ICAO states agree “aspirational goal” to cut aviation CO2 emissions
Governments of countries across the world have signed up to an “aspirational” pledge to cut carbon emissions from aviation. Member… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines to take 49% of the equity in Nigeria Air
Nigeria Air is a new national airlines company. Ethiopian Airlines will own 49% of the equity in Nigeria Air, Nigeria’s… Read More »
Mechanical issues force American Airlines Charlotte to London flight to land in NYC
Mechanical issues forced an American Airlines flight from Charlotte to London to land at JFK Airport Thursday morning in Queens,… Read More »
Hong Kong to give away 500,000 air tickets to lure tourists back to the island
After more than two years of adhering to some of the world’s toughest COVID-19 restrictions, Hong Kong is welcoming tourists… Read More »
Sri Lanka’s new low-cost carrier FitsAir launches inaugural flight to Dubai
Sri Lanka’s newest airline FitsAir commenced operations with an inaugural flight from Colombo’s Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dubai International… Read More »
Disruption expected at Heathrow after American Airlines engineers vote to strike
Flight disruptions are expected at London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) after American Airlines’ (A1G) (AAL) engineers voted in favor of strike… Read More »
TAAG Angola forced to adjust schedules after pilots start strike
TAAG Angola passengers are set for disruption and may be booked onto other airlines after pilots commenced a strike that… Read More »
Embraer signs deals for E2 jets with SalamAir, Royal Jordanian
Embraer has signed new deals with Oman-based SalamAir and Royal Jordanian Airlines for E190 and E195 E2 aircraft, with both… Read More »
Pilot sues Southwest Airlines after captain exposed himself mid-flight
A Southwest Airlines (LUV) pilot is suing the airline, her union and an ex-colleague after the co-worker locked the cockpit… Read More »
New paint that could reduce energy use in aircraft cabins
Researchers at Purdue University in Indiana, USA, having already developed ‘the world’s whitest paint’, as seen in this year’s edition… Read More »
EasyJet trials digital onboard experience
The inflight experience onboard European low-cost carrier, easyJet, has traditionally been low tech, with no inflight entertainment (IFE) save for… Read More »
FAA extends rest periods for flight attendants
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule requiring that flight attendants receive longer… Read More »
Aerochamp and ANH Structure aim to grow interiors business
AeroChamp Aviation, an aircraft interior products and services company based in the Middle East and Asia, is collaborating with ANH… Read More »
APEX/IFSA Awards 2022: the finalists
The finalists vying for prizes in the 2022 APEX/IFSA Awards have been announced. The awards, organised by the Airline Passenger… Read More »
Tech investment takes J&C Aero closer to Industry 4.0
J&C Aero, an aviation design and production company based in Vilnius, Lithuania, has announced that it is investing up to… Read More »
Australia’s Perth Airport is switching to biometric check-in to boarding process
Australia’s Perth Airport is switching to a touchless, biometric check-in to boarding process with Singapore Airlines. If there are any… Read More »
Pilots strike forces Eurowings Germany to cancel hundreds of flights
Eurowings Germany, a low-cost subsidiary of German flag carrier Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA), is facing operational challenges after a pilots strike… Read More »
Nigerian start-up ValueJet offers ‘first flight free’ ahead of launch
ValueJet, a new Nigerian start-up airline, plans to commence operations on October 10, 2022, with a bold campaign. Taking to… Read More »
Two Norwegian low-cost airlines trim schedules ahead of ‘challenging’ winter
Two new Norwegian low-cost carriers Norse Atlantic Airways and Flyr have announced they will be trimming flight schedules and routes… Read More »
LOT Polish Airlines set to double its Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet
Polish flag carrier LOT Polish Airlines will expand its Boeing 737 Max fleet with an additional six aircraft. The planes… Read More »
Philippine Airlines caught in data privacy issue over passport snapshot practice
Philippine Airlines must address why its employees are ‘required’ to take photographs of passenger passports with their personal phones. This… Read More »
Canadian flight crew still detained in Dominican Republic
Receiving death threats from narco criminals, extortion from inmates, and living in “inhumane and humiliating” conditions, this is how Pivot… Read More »