Close Call at Nashville Airport
On September 12, 2024, a potential runway collision at Nashville International Airport (BNA) was narrowly avoided when an Alaska Airlines… Read More »
Boeing Workers Strike: Impact on Air Travel Unclear
Boeing workers went on strike early Friday, adding to a challenging year for the American aircraft manufacturer. The strike, involving… Read More »
Delta Requests Delay in Resuming Four Daily Flights to China Amid Market Challenges
Delta Air Lines (DAL.N) has formally requested the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to approve a delay in resuming four… Read More »
Ryanair May Face Aircraft Delays Due to Boeing Strike, CEO Warns
Ryanair Group (RYA.I) CEO Michael O’Leary revealed on Saturday that the ongoing Boeing workers’ strike could delay the airline’s delivery… Read More »
DirecTV and Dish in Merger Talks Once Again Amid Competitive Streaming Market
Satellite-TV providers DirecTV and Dish are in talks to merge once again, according to Bloomberg, citing sources familiar with the… Read More »
Intel Secures $3.5 Billion in Grants to Produce Chips for U.S. Military
Intel Corp (INTC.O) has qualified for up to $3.5 billion in federal grants to manufacture semiconductors for the U.S. Department… Read More »
Astronauts Stranded in Space: How They Pass Their Days Until February
Sunita Williams, a seasoned astronaut, will mark her 59th birthday in space this Thursday, far from the usual festivities on… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Mandates Extra Pilot Training After Safety Incidents
Southwest Airlines is implementing a new mandate requiring all of its nearly 11,000 pilots to undergo additional training following a… Read More »
Crew Resource Management Enhances Flight Safety
As aviation technology evolves and passenger numbers soar to record levels, aircrew, flight departments, and governments have developed sophisticated procedures… Read More »
Afar Welcomes Airline Retail Expert Ann Cederhall
Afar is thrilled to announce the addition of Ann Cederhall as our new columnist, bringing her extensive expertise in airline… Read More »
DC Aviation Orders Gulfstream G400 for European Charter
At a recent event held at Gulfstream’s Farnborough Centre, the renowned private jet manufacturer announced a significant milestone: Stuttgart-based DC… Read More »
Top 10 River Cruise Lines Recognized by Globe Travel Awards
The Globe Travel Awards has revealed the world’s top river cruise lines, showcasing a blend of luxury, unique experiences, and… Read More »
Boeing Workers Strike, Halting 737 Max Production
More than 30,000 Boeing workers, members of the company’s largest unionized group, initiated a strike on Friday after overwhelmingly rejecting… Read More »
Brussels Airlines Expands Long-Haul Fleet
Brussels Airlines is set to enhance its long-haul operations by adding three new Airbus A330 aircraft to its fleet. While… Read More »
AirAsia Joins Heart Aerospace Board for ES-30
AirAsia has joined Heart Aerospace’s Industry Advisory Board to support the development of the Swedish startup’s hybrid-electric aircraft, the ES-30…. Read More »
Avolon to Acquire $5 Billion Castlelake Aviation Portfolio
Avolon has announced a major acquisition, agreeing to purchase Castlelake Aviation’s $5 billion portfolio, which includes 118 aircraft, 13 new-technology… Read More »
Air Astana Expands UAE Flight Network
Air Astana is set to strengthen its presence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the launch of new routes… Read More »
LATAM Launches Boeing 787 Cabin Upgrades
LATAM Airlines has initiated a significant cabin refurbishment program for 24 of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners, aiming to enhance the… Read More »
U.S. DoT Approves Delta-SAS Scandinavian Codeshare Despite JetBlue Objections
The U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) has approved a new codeshare agreement between Delta Air Lines and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), marking… Read More »
Gulf Air Plans U.S. Launch by Mid-2025
Gulf Air is making significant strides toward entering the U.S. market, with a potential service launch projected for mid-2025. According… Read More »
Meta to Use Public Facebook and Instagram Posts in UK to Train AI
Meta Platforms (META.O) will soon begin using public content from Facebook and Instagram users in the UK to train its… Read More »
EU Unlikely to Order Google Breakup in Antitrust Case, Sources Say
European Union antitrust regulators are expected to stop short of ordering Alphabet’s (GOOGL.O) Google to break up its adtech business,… Read More »