BlackRock blocks bookkeeping votes at India’s SpiceJet
American investment leviathan BlackRock and other SpiceJet (SG, Delhi Int’l) investors have expressed alarm over corporate governance practices and “substantial… Read More »
AirAsia India obtains international permit
AirAsia India (I5, Bangalore Int’l) has obtained international flying rights and is now aiming to launch a service between Kochi… Read More »
Cobham Aviation Services Australia to be sold
Boston-based private equity firm Advent International is moving to sell off specialist operator Cobham Aviation Services Australia – Regional (JTE,… Read More »
Connecting Asia Pacific sustainably and affordably
Leading regional aircraft manufacturer ATR will be showcasing its latest aircraft technologies at the Singapore Airshow. ATR has recently launched… Read More »
OneWorld will introduce alliance-wide upgrades
In 2020 it was revealed that the OneWorld alliance plans to introduce upgrades as an alliance benefit. Initially the timeline… Read More »
Emirates is reopening its Airbus A380 flying bar
Emirates is known for its incredible Airbus A380 amenities, including the business class bar and first class shower. For the… Read More »
Israel-Dubai Flight disruption expected due to aviation security dispute
The aviation security dispute between Dubai and Israel has permeated the flight network between the two destinations. On Thursday, Israel’s… Read More »
Copa Airlines nets $40 Million in 2021
Panamanian carrier Copa Airlines announced it had a US$39.9 million net profit for the full-year 2021. The airline benefited from… Read More »
Aer Lingus will return to Miami in October
Dublin to Miami will return after a two-and-a-half-year absence. It was last served in April 2020, soon after the impacts… Read More »
Singapore Airlines to buy ExxonMobil’s sustainable fuel in push to cut emissions
Singapore’s civil aviation authority and state-investor Temasek will support the city-state’s flagship carrier Singapore Airlines in buying sustainable aviation fuel… Read More »
Korean Air’s acquisition of Asiana Airlines will not reduce cargo competition
Korean Air’s acquisition of Asiana Airlines will not reduce cargo competition, the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) has… Read More »
UATP Stays Focused on Unused Ticket Management, Adds Full PSP Offering
As travel buyers continue to grapple with unused flight credits lingering from the early days of the pandemic, UATP has… Read More »
IATA chief says sustainable aviation fuel costs more but consumers will be willing to pay
Sustainable aviation fuel’s main challenge relates to volume rather than airlines’ desire to use it, and consumers will be willing… Read More »
Finnair introduces its new premium economy and business class
Finnair has finally revealed its long-anticipated premium economy cabin. Alongside the launch of premium economy, the airline will also roll… Read More »
European Union imposed rules could mean big changes for IAG and British Airways
European Union imposed rules on ownership and control of airlines could mean big changes for IAG and British Airways. The… Read More »
K5-Aviation takes delivery of its first ACJ330-300 VVIP jet
K5-Aviation has taken delivery of its first ACJ330-300 aircraft from ACJ (Airbus Corporate Jets). K5-Aviation is the largest ACJ operator… Read More »
British RAF will introduce French Falcon 900LX for VIP transportation
The Dassault Falcon has been chosen to replace the recently retired BAE 146 aircraft operated by the RAF, reported Janes…. Read More »
Italian government is selling ITA Airways fast
Italy’s new flag carrier Italia Trasporto Aero, or ITA Airways, has not been in the sky for long. ITA operated… Read More »
Autonomous cargo drone developer Natilus announces orders for 440+ aircraft worth $6 billion
Autonomous cargo drone developer Natilus has announced advanced purchase commitments of more than $6bn for the delivery of 440+ aircraft… Read More »
A DARPA Black Hawk helicopter flies for first time without a pilot on board
A Black Hawk helicopter took its first autonomous flight without a pilot on board on Feb. 6 at Fort Campbell,… Read More »
Dubai’s Aerovista to introduce converted A321 freighters
Middle Eastern lessor Aerovista is committing to four Airbus A321-200P2F converted freighters through a partnership with US finance firm Petrus… Read More »
Boeing to offer the P-8A Poseidon for Canada’s Multi-Mission Aircraft project
Boeing announced on Feb. 10 its intent to offer the P-8A Poseidon in response to Canada’s Request for Information (RFI)… Read More »