IATA reports global air travel demand 63% lower in May vs pre-pandemic
Global airline industry body IATA said that passenger air travel demand remained subdued compared to pre-pandemic levels, with figures showing… Read More »
Frontier Airlines celebrates 27 Years of operations
The American ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) Frontier Airlines has turned 27 years old, and is putting on a celebration to commemorate… Read More »
Airline association IATA to open Saudi office but denies it will be regional HQ
Saudi Arabia said that global airlines industry body IATA had agreed to open a regional headquarters in Riyadh but the… Read More »
Clean Air Map: Top 10 European Cities with the Best Air Quality
After over a year of lockdowns and mask-wearing, we’ve all come to appreciate taking a deep breath of fresh air… Read More »
British Airways settles with 2018 data breach victims
British Airways has settled a case brought by customers and staff affected by a massive 2018 data breach that led… Read More »
Flight attendants report unprecedented bad behavior aboard airlines
Instances of unruly behavior have spiked during the coronavirus pandemic. The FAA on Tuesday said it received about 3,271 reports… Read More »
Pilot Error Being Investigated as Cause of Russian Plane Crash That Left No Survivors
Russian officials are looking into three possible explanations for a plane crash that killed 28 people, including that the pilot’s… Read More »
Satellite imagery company Planet Labs is going public, backed by Google, BlackRock and Marc Benioff
Satellite imagery and data specialist Planet Labs is preparing to go public, announcing on Wednesday that it will merge with… Read More »
Porter Airlines returns this fall with service to 4 U.S. cities
Toronto-based Porter Airlines announced Monday that it will begin service to four U.S. cities, including Boston, in September, after suspending operations for… Read More »
Airline passenger could be fined $13K for drinking, face mask violations on flights
A passenger on a flight from San Diego to Las Vegas in January may be fined up to $13,000 for… Read More »
S. Korean defense agency develops tech for the production of palm oil-based bio jet fuel
South Korea’s state defense research agency has acquired core technologies for the production of palm oil-based bio jet fuel. Through… Read More »
German air taxi startup Volocopter gains key production certification
German flying taxi startup Volocopter said it was acquiring long-time partner DG Flugzeugbau, in a step that secures its compliance… Read More »
Very light alcohol aerogel sound insulation will make aircraft engines 80% quieter
In aviation, any advancement in design must either reduce weight or the benefit has to be worth the extra weight…. Read More »
Abu Dhabi cancels $3 bln airport terminal contract
Abu Dhabi’s state-owned airport operator has cancelled a contract with a consortium which was constructing a ten.8 billion dirham ($2.94… Read More »
Cathay Pacific launches lifestyle brand as travel revenue dries up
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways said on Monday it had launched a lifestyle brand to provide offers in hospitality and… Read More »
NTSB to interview pilots, survey site of ditched old 737 cargo plane off Hawaii coast
National Transportation Safety Board investigators plan to use sonar imaging to try to locate a Boeing 737-200 cargo jet that… Read More »
Porsche to create hypercar company with Bugatti and Croatian electric vehicle maker Rimac
Porsche and Croatian electric performance car manufacturer Rimac have agreed to create a joint venture that incorporates Volkswagen’s high-performance Bugatti brand, officials… Read More »
U.S airlines predict ‘Staffing shortage is across the board’ for this summer
This summer is already shaping up to be a difficult one for air travelers. Southwest Airlines customers have struggled with… Read More »
Airbus delivered more than 70 jets in June 2021
Europe’s Airbus delivered more than 70 airplanes in June to leave first-half deliveries in touching distance of the 300 mark,… Read More »
Sydney Airport gets $16.7 billion buyout bid as investors
A group of infrastructure investors has proposed one of Australia’s biggest-ever buyouts, a A$22.26 billion ($16.7 billion) purchase of Sydney… Read More »
These are the most-searched ‘bucket list’ travel experiences in the world
People may not have traveled much during the past year, but that didn’t stop them from searching for ideas online…. Read More »
Airlines waive change fees for several Florida cities as Tropical Storm Elsa nears
Major U.S. airlines relaxed ticket change policies for several Florida cities as Tropical Storm Elsa approached the state. Heavy rains… Read More »