Wizz Air installs a third simulator in Budapest
Wizz Air has installed a third full-flight simulator at its state-of-the-art training centre in Budapest, Hungary. Following €7.7m of investment,… Read More »
C&L Aerospace announces exclusive supply chain agreement with ExpressJet
C&L Aerospace, a C&L Aviation Group company, has signed a five-year agreement with ExpressJet, operating as aha! to provide full… Read More »
U.S. FAA approves 90% of airliners for low-visibility landings near 5G airports
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Jan. 25 issued approvals for additional altimeters that allow about 90% of the… Read More »
The FAA’s new airworthiness directive for Airbus and Boeing jets and G5 interference
The FAA on Jan. 25 published an airworthiness directive on the Boeing 777 and 747-8 airplanes that interference may affect… Read More »
Mexico’s Mas Air takes first A330-200(P2F) converted freighter
Mas Air (M7, México City Int’l) took delivery of its first A330-200(P2F), the first of at least four converted Airbus… Read More »
In retaliation U.S. DOT suspends 44 flight segments served by Chinese carriers
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has suspended 44 passenger flight segments operated by Chinese air carriers in retaliation for… Read More »
U.S. to move faster to address unfair airline consumer practices
The U.S. Transportation Department (USDOT) announced on Jan. 24 it is issuing a new rule to make it easier for… Read More »
Lufthansa and Swiss shipping group MSC offer to buy Alitalia successor ITA
Swiss-based shipping group MSC and German carrier Lufthansa (LHAG.DE) want to buy the majority of Alitalia successor ITA Airways and… Read More »
Boeing in talks with Qatar Airways to get launch order for its new 777-8 freighter
Boeing is in advanced talks with Qatar Airways to secure a launch order for a proposed new freighter, and a… Read More »
Boeing is trying to get back on course one year after the 737 Max’s return to service
One year since Boeing’s embattled 737 Max returned to service — following the largest grounding in aviation history — there… Read More »
The trillion dollar ‘space economy’ is threatened by debris according to West Virginia University researcher
The space economy is on track to be valued at a trillion dollars by the end of 2030, according to… Read More »
321 Precision expands A321 conversion capacity through HAECO
321 Precision Conversions will expand its capacity through an agreement with HAECO Xiamen as it looks to meet high demand… Read More »
IATA reports strong December performance contributes to stellar year for Air Cargo in 2021
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that full-year demand for air cargo… Read More »
Bigelow Aerospace transfers BEAM space station module to NASA
NASA has hired a new company to provide engineering support for an inflatable module on the International Space Station originally… Read More »
Delta Cargo adds sustainable aviation fuel SAF program
Delta Cargo has become the latest company to launch a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program as airlines continue their drive… Read More »
ITA Airways and airBaltic announce codeshare agreement
ITA Airways and airBaltic have announced a codeshare partnership. The agreement will provide airBaltic customers with more convenient access to… Read More »
Airbus launches Beluga air cargo service for oversized freight
Airbus has launched a new service for transporting outsized freight worldwide using its fleet of five BelugaST “Super Transporter” aircraft…. Read More »
Greenpoint announces deal for two V-VIP Boeing 787-9 interior completions
Business jet completion centre Greenpoint Technologies has signed a contract with an undisclosed client for two V-VIP Boeing 787-9 interior… Read More »
Business aviation 2022 is a booming market
The business aviation sector saw unprecedented demand in 2021 for pre-owned aircraft. According to business jet, regional aircraft and helicopter… Read More »
Singapore says travel demand is getting better in 2022
There are “encouraging signs of recovery” in Singapore’s tourism sector, according to the Singapore Tourism Board. Visitor arrivals reached 330,000… Read More »
Idaho resort cities will send lobbyist to statehouse
The Ketchum City Council has voted to hire a lobbyist for $25,000 to promote the interests of Idaho’s approximately 20… Read More »
What’s in store for hospitality in 2022?
International growth, demand for luxury travel and hotel conversions will continue to shape the hospitality industry this year, according to… Read More »
NYC poised to see jump in hotel room inventory this year
Despite the pandemic’s continued impact on room bookings in New York City, 53 hotels are set to open this year,… Read More »
Enlivened market spurs deal offer for L.A. Live hotels
Los Angeles-based entertainment firm AEG says a rebound in the hotel industry has prompted it to put stakes in two… Read More »
Brand-new game for former Nintendo HQ, as hotel
Nintendo’s former headquarters in Kyoto Japan, dating to 1933 and vacant since 1959, is being repurposed as a hotel with… Read More »
Vegan travel is going mainstream
Hotels and restaurants are buying into the growing popularity of meatless lifestyles. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are a regular on… Read More »