American employee lauded for aiding ailing passenger
American Airlines recognized Mimi Klagge, an airline employee at Lake Charles Regional Airport, as a “Real American Hero.” Klagge stepped… Read More »
JetBlue, Etihad to expand codeshare arrangement
Federal officials have approved expansion of the codeshare partnership between JetBlue and Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways. Etihad already sells some… Read More »
TSA boosts list of flexible screeners ahead of summer
The Transportation Security Administration has quadrupled the number of screeners listed as willing to travel to understaffed locations as the… Read More »
A4A CEO calls for end to predeparture testing at TSA roundtable
Airlines for America President and CEO Nicholas Calio joined Transportation Security Administration Administrator David Pekoske and other airline and airport… Read More »
Lessors with hundreds of jets stuck in Russia are starting “vigorous” pursuit of insurance claims
Lessors with hundreds of jets stuck in Russia are preparing for what one said would be a “vigorous” pursuit of… Read More »
IATA’s Guidance to remove mask mandate a step towards normality
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Geneva welcomed new guidance from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) removing its… Read More »
U.S. FAA shifted course on certifying future ‘flying taxi’ pilots
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Tuesday May 10 it had shifted course on its approach to approving pilots of… Read More »
Boeing delivered 35 jets in April and says supply chain disruptions slowed 737 Max production
Boeing said on Wednesday May 11 supply chain disruptions slowed production and deliveries of its 737 MAX cash cow narrowbody,… Read More »
ESA and SES to enable GovSatCom with medium-Earth orbit constellation
Satellite company SES has revealed its non-geostationary medium-earth orbit (MEO) satellite network will now be part of the GovSatCom-grade satellite… Read More »
Bombardier exclusive: showcasing business jet cabin innovation at EBACE
Inflight Editor Satu Dahl speaks with business jet manufacturer Bombardier ahead of the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE)… Read More »
Astronics expands CorePower into the electric aircraft industry
Aerospace technology provider Astronics has expanded its CorePower product portfolio and capabilities to address the needs of the emerging electric… Read More »
Saudi Arabian Airlines launches new in-flight entertainment system
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) revealed its brand-new in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, Beyond, on 9 May. SAUDIA says the new IFE… Read More »
Boeing sinking with aircraft orders and deliveries slipping in April
Boeing’s aircraft deliveries fell last month as handovers of its 787 Dreamliner planes remain paused after a series of manufacturing… Read More »
Choice: ‘Steady Progression’ of Q1 Corp. Travel Demand
Choice Hotels International on Tuesday reported its first-quarter revenue per available room, average daily rate and average occupancy all exceeded… Read More »
Speedy Group Recovery Boosts Hyatt’s Q1
Citing the return of group business at a pace that “was significantly ahead of our expectations,” Hyatt hotels Corp. on… Read More »
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air explores opportunities in Saudi Arabia
Wizz Air, the eastern European discount carrier, signed a preliminary agreement with the kingdom’s Ministry of Investment to explore opportunities… Read More »
Garuda Indonesia asks deadline extension to complete its debt-restructuring process
State-controlled carrier Garuda Indonesia has asked a Jakarta court to extend for the third time its deadline to complete its… Read More »
Air Lease Chair warns about possible 777X program cancellation
Boeing was at the centre of a tug of war over the future of its newest jet on Monday May… Read More »
Bahrain-based Texel Air orders two 737-800BCF freighters
Bahrain-based cargo airline Texel Air is growing its 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) fleet with two more conversions ordered. Chisholm… Read More »
Textron Aviation delivers first Cessna SkyCourier to FedEx Express
Textron Aviation has delivered the first of 50 Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop freighters to FedEx Express. FedEx Express is… Read More »
Buyer of NYC’s noted Hudson Hotel wins $207M loan
Cain International has secured $207 million in financing from Parkview Financial and Montgomery Street Partners for its purchase of the… Read More »
Bally’s scores Chicago’s first casino license
Bally’s Corp. has prevailed over two other finalists, Hard Rock and Rivers, in securing Chicago’s first casino license, pending the… Read More »