Dhaka, Bangladesh gridlock delays Air Astra, Fly Dhaka debut
The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) aims to delay the certification of startups Air Astra and Fly Dhaka to… Read More »
Trump asking supporters to fund new plane after emergency landing
Former President Trump is asking his supporters to help fund his new “Trump Force One” private plane just days after… Read More »
Startup Venturi Astrolab reveals new modular lunar rover for carrying people and cargo on the Moon
Aerospace startup Venturi Astrolab revealed on Mar. 10 its new interplanetary rover designed to transport cargo and people across the… Read More »
Business aviation continues to see strong growth
The Corporate Jet Investor event took place in London this week, where the business aviation community explored the current trends… Read More »
Icelandair announces option to pre-purchase meals before flight
Icelandair is offering the carrier’s passengers the option to pre-purchase meals before flight, with the airline saying the option is… Read More »
Sustainability Reporting, Omnichannel Experience Top CWT’s Investment Priorities
CWT last month pledged to launch new capabilities throughout this year after implementing a recapitalization plan that includes a $100… Read More »
Boeing is yet to see any respite from 787 deliveries freeze
Boeing is yet to see any respite from a freeze in deliveries of its 787 Dreamliner – but that has… Read More »
Delta Airlines and Air France-KLM are interested in Alitalia’s successor ITA
Delta Airlines, Air France-KLM, with the backing of an international fund, have presented an expression of interest to Italy’s government… Read More »
U.S. FAA finalizes Boeing 777 Pratt & Whitney engine safety directives
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Wednesday Mar. 9 it is finalizing three safety directives for some grounded Boeing… Read More »
Finnair detects GPS interference with its planes near Russia’s Kaliningrad
Finnair said on Wednesday Mar. 9 it had noticed interference with its planes’ GPS signals near Russia’s Kaliningrad enclave, while… Read More »
Russia roils plane-backed bonds by keeping $10 billion of jets
Russia’s decision to block foreign owners from seizing hundreds of planes worth about $10 billion is roiling a market where… Read More »
Brazilian’s Embraer reported net profit of $2.1 million in Q4 of 2021
Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA on Wednesday Mar. 9 reported net profit of 11.1 million reais ($2.1 million) in the fourth… Read More »
Russia’s airlines are stopping in Morocco for flights to South America
Carriers like Azur Air and Nordwind are taking extreme route diversions due to the current sanctions. In order to fly… Read More »
China refuses to supply aircraft parts to Russia after sanctions
China has refused to supply Russia with aircraft parts after the aviation sector was hit by crippling Western sanctions, a… Read More »
IATA reports Air Cargo growth continues in January but at a slower pace
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), based in Geneva, released data for global air cargo markets showing slower growth in… Read More »
Turkish Airlines saw its cargo 2021 revenues increase by 48% year on year
Turkish Airlines saw its cargo revenues rapidly increase last year on the back of volume improvements and higher prices. The… Read More »
SmartLynx leases six converted Airbus A330-300P2Fs
SmartLynx Airlines has signed an agreement with Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) to be one of the first customers to… Read More »
Gulfstream adds new features to its G280
Gulfstream Aerospace is continuing to invest in its super-midsize Gulfstream G280, with the company announcing that the aircraft now has… Read More »
Britain impounds private jet suspected of being linked to Russian oligarch
Britain has impounded a private jet it suspects of being linked to a Russian oligarch, and tightened aviation sanctions against… Read More »
U.S. extends airplane mask mandate through April 18
The Transportation Security Administration is extending a federal requirement that travelers wear masks on airplanes, at airports, on trains and… Read More »
Singapore will eventually allow vaccinated travelers to visit without quarantine
Singapore wants to eventually allow all travelers to skip quarantine in the country as long as they are vaccinated, Transport… Read More »
Sonder Outlines Corp. Travel Commitment in First Earnings Call
In its first earnings call since going public in January, short-term rental provider Sonder reported a 28 percent year-over-year increase… Read More »
Construction begins on $750M Las Vegas hotel-casino
Station Casinos has commenced construction of its long-expected Durango hotel and casino in Las Vegas as it works on others… Read More »
Host takes massive loss with Sheraton Times Square sale
Host Hotels & Resorts is reportedly selling the Sheraton New York Times Square to New York-based MCR for $356 million,… Read More »
Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt send Russia to sidelines
Marriott International said Thursday it would place a hold on hotel openings and all future hotel development and investment in… Read More »
Technology tools are changing travel in 2022
Apps for hotel reservations, room service and car rentals are some of the top travel technology tools stemming from COVID-19… Read More »