Bristow Group is undertaking a series of test flights in Norway, slated to commence next year with Electra’s EL2 ultra-short take-off demonstrator. The initiative will utilize five strategically selected locations across the country including two major airports, a business park, a port facility, and a smaller regional airport. These tests are scheduled...
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Columbus lands its first European nonstop as Lufthansa’s secondary-market load factors offer clues to the route’s prospects.
Frontier Airlines has announced the cancellation of twenty-one international flight routes, impacting destinations across Europe and Latin America. The affected routes primarily served Atlanta as a key departure point for these services. This decision...
In 2026, Southwest Airlines will operate an expanded overnight flight network, representing a significant departure from its established operational practices. The carrier plans to launch approximately 135 new routes utilizing these red-eye services,...
One will take off later this year, while 11 will do so next year. Find them all here!
United Airlines and Air Canada have renewed their transborder partnership agreement, leading to significant expansion of flight routes between North America and Canada. Specifically, the two airlines plan to introduce six new direct connections set to...
Air Canada has recently discontinued service on five routes connecting to the United States, effective October 26, 2023. These routes included flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and various destinations across the U.S., including...
An Austrian Airlines Boeing 767 aircraft operating flight AZ721 from Tel Aviv to Vienna experienced a bomb threat necessitating an immediate diversion. Following the reported threat, the plane was directed by Bulgarian air traffic control to land in Sofia,...
Lufthansa Group has announced plans to launch service to a new destination within the United States. The airline intends to begin operations at Newark Liberty International Airport, located in Newark, New Jersey. This expansion is slated to commence during...
JetBlue Airways has initiated service to London Heathrow Airport with a new international route. The flights operate on a daily basis, providing passengers with convenient access to the United Kingdom’s capital city. These journeys are facilitated by...
The economics behind this recent addition, and the impact of the Southwest partnership.
IATA Chief Economist warns that airline difficulties will intensify due to sustained elevated fuel prices and diminishing consumer buying strength. Stronger financially positioned airlines are projected to perform better in this challenging environment,...
American Eagle recently took delivery of its inaugural United States-operated Embraer E175 aircraft outfitted with new RECARO seats. This marks a significant upgrade for the regional carrier’s fleet, transitioning away from previous seat configurations....
On October 17, 2026, a portion of London City Airport's (LCY) runway was utilized as the course for the Nike After Dark women’s run event. The event transformed the airport’s operational space into a running route for participants. Approximately 400...
Qantas is redesigning its Airbus A380 fleet by reducing the number of seats in its economy class section. The airline will be implementing a new floor plan, specifically targeting its 485-seat aircraft. This change follows a similar move made by British...
Lufthansa has officially retired its Airbus A340-600 aircraft following the operation of its last variant on October 26, 2023. The final flight departed from Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia and arrived at Frankfurt Airport in Germany....
Wizz Air has announced the permanent cessation of all flights to twenty specific destinations, effective immediately. This decision was made across all affected routes starting in 2025 and continuing through 2026. The impacted locations include cities such...
United Airlines is expanding its preordering food service to encompass an additional 65,000 flyers daily across over 400 extra routes. This significant increase represents a substantial growth in the airline’s operational offerings for shorter flight...
Oman Air and Finnair have established a new codeshare partnership effective October 26, 2023, designed to broaden travel options for passengers connecting across Europe and Australia. This agreement will significantly improve connections between Finland,...
ExecuJet Haite Aviation Services China finalized a definitive accord with Capital Airport Holding regarding ground services operations at Beijing Daxing International Airport. This agreement establishes ExecuJet Haite as the designated provider of ground...
Emirates recently opened its new lounge in Frankfurt Airport’s Terminal 3, offering passengers a premium experience. The lounge features floor-to-ceiling windows that provide expansive views of the airport’s active runways. Passengers can relax in plush...
In this video, we'll examine why the aviation industry's newest generation of engines hasn't delivered the reliability airlines expected, how Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce found themselves at the center of the crisis, and why today's problems could...
The Boeing 777 freighter has firmly established itself as the dominant force in global air cargo operations, driven by its exceptional range, payload capacity, and operational efficiency. Currently, over 1,200 777Fs are in service worldwide, representing...
Singapore Airlines has announced its upcoming launch of a new long-haul route, slated to commence operations in one month. The airline’s daily flights utilizing Airbus A350 aircraft will represent the inaugural widebody passenger service for the recently...
APiJET has secured a multi-year agreement with Aeromexico to implement its Digital Winglets 4D flight optimisation platform across the airline's extensive fleet of approximately 170 aircraft. This deployment follows a successful trial conducted throughout...
Icelandair Group finalized the purchase of a 49% shareholding in Play Europe, securing access to a Maltese air operator’s certificate (AOC). This transaction involved acquiring a company established by Icelandair's former budget rival, Play, prior to its...
Southwest held a media day last week to announce more details on lounges and changes to the Rapid Rewards program. I didn’t attend, but there was one thing that really stood out from all these announcements. The fun, the playfulness, is being designed out...
The 747 was always seen as the biggest to take to the skies. That was until the A380 came along. Here is how its arrival caused headaches for airports
Virgin Atlantic has initiated the operation of its inaugural non-stop passenger services connecting London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with Phuket International Airport (HKT). These new routes utilize a fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, representing...
Qantas Freight and Australia Post have taken delivery of the inaugural Airbus A321 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) aircraft, marking a significant step in bolstering their combined cargo capacity. This initial aircraft joins two more additional A321P2F models...
Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) officials confirmed that police are currently investigating an attempted perimeter breach at the German facility. Authorities report that the incident occurred, and investigations are underway to determine the full circumstances...