Will airlines stay after Nigeria frees $265 million of foreign airline revenues?
Nigeria’s aviation industry has breathed a sigh of relief after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released $265 million to… Read More »
Thai Airways sells five decommissioned Airbus A340s
Thai Airways has reportedly sold five of its decommissioned Airbus A340 aircraft to an undisclosed buyer, earning $9.6 million, according… Read More »
Thai AirAsiaX to launch direct flights from Bangkok to Sydney and Melbourne
Low-cost carrier Thai AirAsiaX announced that it will launch new services between two Australian cities: Melbourne and Sydney. These flights… Read More »
Private air charter company Avia Solutions Group continues to increase its market share
In 2021, the aircraft ACMI market size was valued at $4.2bn and is projected to reach $8.8bn by 2030, growing… Read More »
Canada Jetlines delays its inaugural flight until September
Low-cost carrier Canada Jetlines (JETMF) will launch its inaugural flight between Toronto and Calgary on September 22, 2022, later than… Read More »
Lufthansa’s first Boeing 787 Dreamliner to finally arrive in Frankfurt
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) has officially taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and it will arrive in Frankfurt on… Read More »
Aeroflot to order 323 Russian-made aircraft
Russia’s flag carrier Aeroflot is going to place an order for 323 new domestically manufactured aircraft. The plan was announced… Read More »
Ryanair flight briefly enters Belarusian airspace to avoid a thunderstorm
Ryanair flight FR2872 from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Vilnius (VNO) briefly entered Belarusian airspace on August 25, 2022. According to… Read More »
Finnair, Qatar Airways to offer daily Doha service
Finnair and Qatar Airways have entered into an agreement to offer daily services from Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen to Doha,… Read More »
Will France ban private jet flying?
Following pressure from NGOs and social media trackers, a political debate has emerged in France on the idea of limiting,… Read More »
Lufthansa pilot union VC prepares for walkouts
Pilot strikes could be looming at Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) after talks with union Vereinigung Cockpit ended without a deal being… Read More »
US DOT responds to China flight cancellations and suspends 26 Chinese flights
The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) has decided to suspend 26 flights operated by Chinese carriers in response to a… Read More »
Which Airlines Still Offer First Class?
While some airlines have scrapped first class over the years to focus instead on business or premium economy seats, there… Read More »
Emirates to bring back direct A380 service between Auckland and Kuala Lumpur
Emirates announced that it will recommence its direct Airbus A380 service between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport… Read More »
Budget carrier Wizz Air launches 20 routes to Saudi Arabia
Plans by Wizz Airlines to expand in the Middle East continue, with the low-cost carrier announcing a host of new… Read More »
KQ cuts half-year losses, posts record cargo performance
Kenya Airways (KQ) has cut its losses by 31.5% in the half-year financial results with the airline posting a record… Read More »
17-year-old Mack Rutherford becomes youngest pilot to fly solo round the world
First Zara Rutherford became the youngest woman to circumnavigate the world solo in her light aircraft at the start of… Read More »
Qantas eyes a new route and A330 replacements
Australian flag carrier Qantas has racked up cumulative losses of almost AUD7 billion ($4.8 billion) from the pandemic but sounded… Read More »
Singapore to drop indoor mask requirement including Changi Airport
Singapore will no longer require mask-wearing in indoor settings. The change will come into place on August 29, 2022. Exceptions… Read More »
Air New Zealand eyes first year of uninterrupted passenger flying since pandemic
Air New Zealand declared it is in the ‘revive’ phase following the COVID-19 pandemic, with booking levels high and the… Read More »
A specific Delta 767 flight to Ghana banned over fuel-related issue
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has banned a Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-332 aircraft, registered N195DN, from flying to… Read More »
AirAsia X prepares to reactivate its fleet and network after pandemic
AirAsia X is continuing to rebuild its network after the COVID-19 downturn, planning to commence new long-haul flights to Istanbul,… Read More »
DOT to launch dashboard for travelers to compare airline cancellation policies
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) will launch an interactive dashboard that will allow travelers to compare a comparative summary… Read More »
Virgin Australia expands Boeing 737 order with four additional MAX 8s
Virgin Australia has announced an order for four additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, bringing its prospective Boeing 737 fleet… Read More »
What is the current state of Ukrainian civil aviation after six months of war?
Two important events occur on August 24, 2022: the Ukrainian Independence Day and the six-month anniversary of the start of… Read More »
Passenger dies after being found ‘unresponsive’ on Kenya Airways JFK-NBO flight
Kenya Airways has confirmed that a passenger who was found unresponsive aboard flight KQ003, operating from New York to Nairobi,… Read More »