What impact could tougher action against Belarus have?
The EU has agreed to ramp up sanctions against Belarus, following the forced landing of a plane flying over its… Read More »
Why Indonesia’s Mandalika ‘new Bali’ is accused of human rights violations
Think of pristine waters, endless beaches, lined with palm trees and lush green mountains as a glorious backdrop. With travel… Read More »
Boeing, General Electric Leap as Airbus boosts plane production targets
Airbus, the world’s biggest planemaker, will aim for a 10% increase in production this year of its workhorse A320neo aircraft,… Read More »
Royal Caribbean ship gets first CDC approval to set sail
Royal Caribbean Group can get back to the open seas with at least one of its ships. The Centers for Disease… Read More »
Biden trade czar ‘optimistic’ U.S.-EU aircraft subsidy spat to end soon
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said she is optimistic that the United States and Europe can settle a longstanding dispute… Read More »
Belarus airline scraps flights amid EU freeze-out
Belarusian national carrier Belavia cancelled flights to eight countries on Thursday, as more EU states applied airspace restrictions in response… Read More »
Azul looking to buy bankrupt LATAM Airlines’ Brazil operation
Brazilian airline Azul SA (AZUL.N) has approached Chile’s bankrupt LATAM Airlines Group (LTM.SN) with the aim of buying its Brazilian operation, a source familiar… Read More »
Airline SAS gets $361 million loan guarantee from Denmark and Sweden
Sweden and Denmark said on Wednesday they had agreed to offer ailing airline SAS (SAS.ST), in which both countries own stakes,… Read More »
Alarm over construction near ancient city of Teotihuacán in Mexico
The Mexican government has condemned unauthorised building work being carried out at the ancient city of Teotihuacán, near Mexico City…. Read More »
Norwegian Air, saved from collapse, reinvents as regional carrier
Norwegian Air (NORR.OL) emerged from six months of bankruptcy protection on Wednesday with a smaller fleet and its debt almost wiped out… Read More »
Brazil’s Gol says domestic air travel outlook improving
Brazilian airline Gol Linhas Aereas (GOLL4.SA) said there was an improvement in domestic ticket sales in May, driven by advances in Brazil’s… Read More »
EU agrees new Belarus sanctions after plane arrest
The EU has decided to ban Belarusian airlines from European skies after a flight was diverted to Minsk on Sunday… Read More »
EU deal on Alitalia’s successor in sight -EU Commission
Italy’s plan to set up a successor to its loss-making flag carrier Alitalia cleared a key hurdle on Wednesday after… Read More »
The best countries with incentives to retire
The idea of retiring abroad is an appealing one. With no office tying you down, and the option to spend your days… Read More »
Viasat’s In-Flight connectivity system to power over 550 Delta aircraft
Viasat’s In-Flight Connectivity System Set to Power a Premium, Connected Customer Experience on Over 550 Delta Aircraft Viasat Inc. announced Delta… Read More »
How Vienna built a gender equal city
In the Austrian capital, all aspects of public life, including transportation and language, are impacted by Vienna’s aim of being… Read More »
Belarus flight diversion could threaten international security
Aviation officials say the interception of Ryanair aircraft could threaten security, upset airline years, government trust. The authorities there arrested… Read More »
U.S. issues Japan travel warning weeks before Olympics
The US has issued a travel warning for Japan over the country’s Covid-19 surge, amid heightened scrutiny just weeks before… Read More »
NetJets’ supersonic plans delayed as Aerion SST shuts down
Berkshire Hathaway’s private aircraft firm NetJets said on Monday that it has temporarily halted plans to add supersonic jets to… Read More »
Lessor SMBC orders 14 additional 737 MAX jets from Boeing
Aircraft leasing business SMBC Aviation Capital has agreed to buy an additional 14 Boeing 737 MAX jets configured for low-cost… Read More »
Croatia is now opening to vaccinated Americans
The Croatian immigration agent isn’t impressed with my flimsy CDC-issued COVID-19 vaccination card. The paper, filled out in loopy strokes… Read More »
2,500 unruly U.S. airline passengers reported in 2021
Airlines have filed about 2,500 unruly-passenger reports with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration this year, including 1,900 reports of passengers… Read More »