El Al to drop three routes due to low passenger demand post-pandemic
Israel’s flag carrier El Al will reduce its network, cutting three routes connecting its home base in Tel Aviv and… Read More »
Russia asks Bermuda to de-register Russian aircraft following safety concerns
Russian airlines have asked the Bermuda aviation authorities to deregister aircraft that have since been re-registered in Russia, the Ministry… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Board of Directors endorses proposed merger with Frontier
Having received improved proposals from JetBlue (JBLU) and Frontier, Spirit Airlines Board of Directors unanimously recommends stockholders vote in favor… Read More »
Ground collision between Air France and ITA Airways at JFK?
On June 17, 2022, two flights operated by ITA Airways and Air France were due to take off from JFK… Read More »
Cypriot airline TUS Airways announces new CEO
Ahmed Aly has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Cypriot airline TUS Airways, replacing previous CEO, Michael… Read More »
GE Aviation completes testing of Global 8000 business jet engine using 100% SAF
American aerospace engineering manufacturer GE Aviation announced has completed testing of its Passport long-range business jet engine using 100% Sustainable… Read More »
Bombardier expands maintenance station at Paris Le Bourget Airport
Bombardier announced it has expanded its Line Maintenance Station (LMS) facility at Le Bourget Airport (LBG) in Paris, one of… Read More »
Dassault delays entry into service of Falcon 6X business jet to mid-2023
Dassault Aviation is delaying the entry into service of the Falcon 6X business jet to the middle of 2023 due… Read More »
Abramovich’s 787 Dreamliner targeted by US sanctions
The United States Department of Commerce added the private Boeing 787 Dreamliner of Russian businessman Roman Abramovich, former owner of… Read More »
Bombardier launches new Global 8000 business jet with more range and speed
Bombardier is developing a new business jet, which it says will be “the world’s fastest and longest-range purpose-built business jet”… Read More »
Airbus and Linde to develop hydrogen infrastructure for airports
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus and a global industrial gases and engineering company Linde have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (Mou)… Read More »
British Airways workers at Heathrow vote to strike
British Airways workers based at Heathrow Airport (LHR) have voted in favour of strike action in a disagreement over salaries…. Read More »
Norse Atlantic Airways UK applies for US foreign air carrier permit
Norway’s newest long-haul airline Norse Atlantic Airways has applied for a foreign air carrier permit from the US Department of… Read More »
What can pilots do now to help reduce CO2 emissions?
What role can pilots play in helping to make the aviation industry more sustainable and reduce emissions? The European Cockpit… Read More »
Emirates to operate additional flights for upcoming Hajj season
Emirates is deploying extra flights during Hajj 2022 to meet the rising demand for air travel. In a statement, Emirates… Read More »
Airbus H225 performs first helicopter flight with 100% SAF in both engines
An Airbus H225 has performed the first helicopter flight with both of its Safran’s Makila 2 engines run by 100%… Read More »
Heathrow raises passenger, revenue forecast amid ‘stronger than expected’ demand
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) expects higher passenger traffic in 2022 due to “stronger than expected demand”, the airport said in… Read More »
Akasa Air to launch international flights by end of 2023
India’s newest low-cost carrier Akasa Air has postponed the launch of its regular international flights while it waits to secure… Read More »
Introducing Emirates A380 premium economy
One of the most eagerly awaited announcements from major airline Emirates was the news of its premium economy offering. The… Read More »
Kenya Airways’ Fahari Aviation and EVE sign deal for up to 40 eVTOLs
Kenya Airways’ (KQ) Fahari Aviation and EVE UAM have signed a letter of intent for an order of up to… Read More »
South African Airways CEO says things are “totally different” and promises future profitability
As South Africa’s aviation market faces losses in domestic capacity following the collapse of Comair, South African Airways (SAA) CEO… Read More »
American Airlines to cut some New York and Ohio services due to pilot shortage
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) will cut services to Islip and Ithaca, New York and Toledo, Ohio due to a shortage… Read More »
Aeromexico to boost Boeing 737 MAX fleet with three jets
Aeromexico is set to welcome three new Boeing 737 MAX passenger aircraft to its fleet. The news was announced by… Read More »
Aeroflot to switch to Tu-214 as its ‘base jet’
The Tupolev Tu-214 will become the main type of aircraft operated by the Russian flag carrier Aeroflot. This news was… Read More »
JetBlue improves buyout proposal in battle for Spirit Airlines
JetBlue Airways said it had submitted an improved proposal in the ongoing battle to acquire US ultra-low cost carrier Spirit… Read More »
RwandAir CEO Yvonne Makolo to serve as the first female Chair of IATA Board
IATA has announced that RwandAir CEO, Yvonne Manzi Makolo, will serve as Chair of the association’s Board of Governors (BoG)… Read More »