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 »
EasyJet to firm order for 56 A320neos and convert a planned order to 18 A321neos
British low-cost carrier easyJet has firmed up an order for 56 Airbus A320neo aircraft, for which it already has purchase… Read More »
Is Lufthansa preparing to bring back its A380s?
Is the Airbus A380 on the verge of a comeback at Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA)? New comments made by the airline… Read More »
Ryanair to offer ‘rescue flights’ as EasyJet, Tui and BA make more cancellations
Irish ultra-low-cost carrier Ryanair has launched hundreds of additional ‘rescue flights’ to support passengers whose flights have been canceled by… Read More »
Uganda Airlines granted landing rights at Guangzhou Airport by CAAC
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has granted landing rights to Uganda Airlines at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN),… Read More »
Creditors approve Garuda Indonesia restructuring plan
Garuda Indonesia has received the green light from its creditors to move forward with its restructuring plan, according to a… Read More »
Vietnam Airlines releases statement about flight attendants held in Melbourne
Vietnam Airlines has released a statement, which has been seen by local media, regarding its flight attendants held and questioned… Read More »
EasyJet cuts summer 2022 flight schedules
easyJet is cutting more flights this summer because of the staff shortages that are continuing to plague the aviation industry…. Read More »
IATA gives brighter financial outlook for the airline industry
Industry association IATA has given a brighter outlook for airlines in terms of profitability for 2022, predicting losses will be… Read More »
UK’s CAA takes major step to change medical rules for pilots with HIV
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has announced “landmark” changes to the way pilots living with HIV will be medically assessed,… Read More »
LATAM says US court approves restructuring plan
A US court has approved LATAM Airline Group’s restructuring plan, meaning it can move forward with efforts to exit Chapter… Read More »
Russia’s Minister of Industry and Trade said it will produce 1000+ new airliners by 2030
Russian aerospace manufacturers are ready to deliver more than 1000 domestically made airplanes to the country’s airlines by 2030, Russian… Read More »