On-duty air traffic controller fails drug test in Delhi
An air traffic control officer (ATCO) has failed a drug test while being on duty at Delhi-Indira Gandhi International Airport… Read More »
Is African aviation experiencing a new crisis?
Global travel recovery is well underway and continues to gain momentum, with air travel demand increasing on a month-on-month basis…. Read More »
Wizz Air’s chief financial officer Jourik Hooghe resigns
Jourik Hooghe has resigned as chief financial officer (CFO) at Wizz Air “to pursue opportunities outside of the company”. In… Read More »
Wizz Air suspends decision to relaunch Moscow flights
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has suspended its decision to relaunch daily flights to Moscow, Russia. “Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the… Read More »
Qantas apologizes to travelers for operational challenges
Australian national airline Qantas has apologized to travelers for recent flight delays, cancellations, and lost baggage following the heavy demand… Read More »
New ultra-low-cost carrier Canada Jetlines receives operating certificate
Canadian civil aviation regulator Transport Canada has granted approval for Canada Jetlines (JETMF) to launch commercial passenger flights from its… Read More »
Several killed after two small planes collide mid-air in California
Several people have been killed after two light aircraft crashed mid-air while trying to land at Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI)… Read More »
Union seeks 20% pay increase for American Airlines’ pilots
The Allied Pilots Association (APA), representing up to 15,000 American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) pilots, is seeking a 20.4% pay increase… Read More »
Ukraine’s SkyUp adds a Boeing 737 to its fleet for European routes
Ukrainian airline SkyUp has expanded its fleet with a Boeing 737-800 that it will employ on international routes in Europe,… Read More »
Air Canada says lost baggage rates and flight cancellations are getting better
Good news for Air Canada (ADH2) passengers. The airline has said efforts to reduce disruption are paying off, with flight… Read More »
Could the Qantas and Alliance merger restrict competition in Australia?
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has raised concerns over Qantas Airways’ proposed acquisition of regional air carrier and… Read More »
Emirates to start daily A380 flights to Bengaluru by October 2022
Emirates has announced that it will start using the popular A380 on its daily services to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport… Read More »
Nearly 50% of business travelers cancel trips to avoid travel chaos
Nearly half of business travelers would cancel their trips to avoid current travel chaos despite the increasing use of digital… Read More »
Iberia Express cabin crew to go on strike for 10 days
Staff, particularly cabin crew members, of Spanish low-cost carrier Iberia Express are planning a 10-days-long strike to draw the airline’s… Read More »
Air New Zealand to restore its Boeing 777s
Air New Zealand has begun restoring its Boeing 777 passenger aircraft, which have spent around 700 days in storage. Following… Read More »
Supersonic Boom Overture’s one-way ticket may cost $5,000
Pending regulatory approval, the Boom Overture, the fastest commercial aircraft to be, is expected to start operating passenger flights as… Read More »
Qantas to open new purpose-built flight training center in Sydney
Qantas announced that it is opening a multimillion-dollar purpose-built flight crew training center in Sydney as it prepares to resume… Read More »
Cathay Pacific flight attendants plead not guilty to breaching HK COVID-19 rules
Two former Cathay Pacific flight attendants who allegedly breached Hong Kong’s COVID-19 quarantine rules pleaded not guilty at the Eastern… Read More »
SpiceJet settles row with Irish lessor over two Boeing MAXs, single 737 NG
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet has resolved a dispute with Irish aircraft leasing company Goshawk Aviation and its affiliates, meaning it… Read More »
JetBlue to pay flight attendants $3.6M over long-running wage lawsuit
JetBlue Airways will pay $3.6 million to over 500 of its flight attendants as settlement over a wage lawsuit that… Read More »
South African Airways races to rectify administrative breaches or lose license
South African Airways (SAA) is racing to respond to charges of administrative breaches or face losing its licenses, after the… Read More »
IAG takes 20% stake in Air Europa in bid to boost Madrid hub
IAG, the owner of British Airways and Iberia, has taken a 20% stake in Spanish airline Air Europa after converting… Read More »