American Airlines and Spirit AeroSystems to meet Biden Dec. 8 vaccine deadline
American Airlines and aircraft parts manufacturer Spirit AeroSystems (SPR.N) said on Wednesday Oct. 6 they would meet a deadline set… Read More »
Air India pilots are demanding their pre-COVID salaries back
Eighteen months into the pandemic and with approaching privatization, Air India pilots have written to top management demanding their pre-COVID… Read More »
Indonesia conducts test flight using jet fuel mixed with palm oil
Indonesia conducted its first test flight using jet fuel partially from palm oil on Wednesday, a senior minister said, as… Read More »
NASA will shoot rocket at asteroid to test ‘planetary defense’ strategy
NASA will launch a spacecraft next month to hit an asteroid — on purpose — to change its path, testing… Read More »
FAA proposes issuing operator license to Relativity Space
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Wednesday it was proposing to issue a vehicle operator license to venture-backed startup… Read More »
United poised to lay off nearly 600 employees who refused to get COVID-19 vaccine
United Airlines announced Tuesday it is poised to lay off nearly 600 employees who refused to get the company-mandated COVID-19… Read More »
NASA moves two astronauts off delayed Boeing missions to SpaceX
NASA moved a pair of astronauts off Boeing’s first two crewed missions to a SpaceX mission next year, in a… Read More »
Taliban asks international airlines to return to Kabul Airport
The Taliban is asking commercial international airlines to return to Kabul Airport in Afghanistan, promising ‘full cooperation.’ According to a… Read More »
Italy’s Neos Airlines offers direct flights from NY JFK to Milan
Neos, Italy’s second-largest Italian airline, received official approval from the US Department of Transportation to operate scheduled passenger flights to… Read More »
ClearView provides an interactive global map
Argus International’s new ClearView provides an interactive map that can give a global look or be narrowed down to a… Read More »
American Airlines has a new codeshare with India’s IndiGo
American Airlines announced a new codeshare agreement with India’s leading carrier, IndiGo. Starting in October (pending government approval), the deal… Read More »
Airlines warn erratic global COVID-19 rules could delay recovery at IATA’s annual meeting
Global airlines on Oct. 5 wrapped up their first meeting since COVID-19 brought their industry to its knees, voicing optimism… Read More »
Emirates President pressures Boeing over 777X jet delays
The head of Dubai airline Emirates piled pressure on planemaker Boeing (BA.N) on Oct. 5 over delays to its 777X… Read More »
Lufthansa buys former Philippine Airlines A350-900s
Lufthansa is continuing to modernize its fleet by opportunistically picking up planes when there’s a good deal. This has some… Read More »
Air Europa maintenance obtains FAA repair station certification
Air Europa Maintenance is now authorized to perform repairs such as periodic maintenance checks on commercial aircraft operating under U.S…. Read More »
NTSB prepares to recover 737 cargo jet from ocean floor in Hawaii
National Transportation Safety Board investigators are scheduled to begin recovery operations this weekend for the wreckage of a Boeing 737… Read More »
TSA decides to renew its self-defense classes for flight crews
In the wake of a continued barrage of unruly passenger behavior on airplanes, including physical altercations, the Transportation Security Administration… Read More »
United Airlines signs new codeshare agreement with South African carrier Airlink
United Airlines announced a new codeshare agreement with South African carrier Airlink that will offer customers more connections between the… Read More »
Southwest and Disney World team up for 50th anniversary plane livery
Southwest Airlines and Walt Disney World Resort have announced a joint partnership to celebrate each company’s 50th anniversary in 2021… Read More »
JetBlue will start new service from NY JFK to London Gatwick LGW
JetBlue announced the addition of new nonstop service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and London Gatwick Airport… Read More »
Deadline for unvaccinated United Airlines workers passes
Deadline Day at United Airlines passed on Monday, leaving about 1,000 employees who did not take the COVID-19 vaccination or… Read More »
Global airlines commit to net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050 at IATA’s Annual General Meeting
Global airlines have committed to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 at IATA’s Annual General Meeting in Boston, an ambitious… Read More »