Air New Zealand unveils cabin overhaul: new seats, pods, and lie flat beds
Air New Zealand has rolled out new seats for its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft that will allow even those… Read More »
Gulfstream G800 business jet performs first flight
The Gulfstream G800 business jet has completed its first flight, marking the start of a flight test program. The new… Read More »
Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority orders face mask rule on domestic flights
The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has officially made masks mandatory on domestic flights due to the country’s gradual rise… Read More »
SAS Scandinavian potential pilot strikes postponed for 3 days
At the last minute, potential pilot strikes at Scandinavian carrier SAS have been postponed for three days while the two… Read More »
Emirates launches its historic first-ever service into Israel
Emirates touched down in Israel for the first time on June 23, 2022, marking a historical moment for the Dubai… Read More »
TAAG expands international network with first-ever service to Madrid
Angola’s flag carrier TAAG Angola Airlines (TAAG) commenced its first-ever flight services to Madrid, Spain from its Luanda hub in… Read More »
Greater Bay Airlines names new CEO to replace departing Algernon Yau
Hong Kong start-up Greater Bay Airlines has announced a leadership change, with its current chief executive departing for a new… Read More »
Azeri cargo airline Silk Way West signs for two Airbus A350 freighters
Cargo carrier Silk Way West Airlines has signed an order for two Airbus A350 freighters, part of expansion plans at… Read More »
Rosaviatsia takes action to prevent pilots finding work with foreign airlines
The Federal Air Transport Agency, also known as Rosaviatsia, has taken formal actions to prevent unemployed pilots from gaining work… Read More »
Hundreds of Delta pilots to protest for better pay and improved workload
Hundreds of Delta Air Lines pilots have warned of plans to picket, demanding better pay and working conditions. The protest… Read More »
JetBlue updates buyout proposal for Spirit Airlines
JetBlue (JBLU) is showing no signs of dropping its bid to buy Spirit Airlines (S64) (SAVE), raising its buyout proposal… Read More »
SAS Scandinavian pilot strikes and no new funding from Norway
It’s a troubled week for Scandinavian carrier SAS. The airline warns a possible pilot strike will have a big impact… Read More »
Etihad resumes direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Beijing
Etihad returns to Beijing, China with weekly direct flights from Abu Dhabi starting June 29, 2022, almost two years after… Read More »
Lufthansa confirm the A380 will be back in the summer of 2023
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) has confirmed that the Airbus A380 will return to operation in the summer of 2023, a reprieve… Read More »
Aer Lingus to boost summer capacity with two Airbus A320neos
Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus has announced it has signed a deal to lease two A320neos, helping the carrier to… Read More »
Qatar Airways, Airlink sign codeshare to boost connectivity in Southern Africa
Doha’s Qatar Airways and Johannesburg-based Airlink have signed a codeshare agreement to boost services across Southern Africa. The agreement will… Read More »
Qantas launches inaugural flight to Rome and announces new international routes
Australian flag carrier Qantas’ inaugural flight from Perth Airport (PER) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) in Rome took off… Read More »
Aircraft lessor Azorra to acquire 11 Embraer E-Jet aircraft to expand leasing portfolio
Florida-based aircraft lessor Azorra has signed a deal to purchase 11 Embraer E-Jet aircraft currently leased to four airlines. All… Read More »
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 »