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 »
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 »
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 »
Richard Branson believes the space market has room for 20 companies launching tourists
Sir Richard Branson may be trying to be first in the billionaire space race, but he believes there is plenty… Read More »
Pilot calls for tougher legal action for unruly passenger behavior
An American Airlines pilot and union official told CNBC on Friday that on-board passenger disturbances do not go unnoticed in… Read More »