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Ukrainian cargo airline launched during War acquires Boeing 737-800 conversion
A Ukrainian cargo airline launched during the Russian invasion has taken delivery of its first ever Boeing 737-800 conversion. SuperNova Airlines, a subsidiary of the private Ukrainian postal and courier company Nova Poshta, was founded in 2021, but didn’t earn its airline operator’s certificate…
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Eglin Air Force pilot reaches 10,000 flight hours in C-130 after 41-year career
Retired US Air Force pilot Gary Hogg, who spent most of his career at Eglin Air Force Base, has completed 10,000 hours of flight time over 41 years. Hogg achieved this milestone,…
Pratt & Whitney opens largest military engines facility in Oklahoma City
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney opened its largest military engines facility, based in Oklahoma City and measuring 845,000 square feet in size. The $255 million investment, which officially opened…
Qantas offers free rescue flights for Australian nationals fleeing Lebanon
Qantas is offering Australian nationals fleeing the military conflict in Lebanon free flights home on behalf of the government. On October 4, 2024, Qantas announced that the airline…
Emirates Airlines resumes daily flights from Dubai to Lagos, Nigeria
Emirates Airlines has restarted daily passenger flights to Nigeria, connecting Dubai and Lagos cities. The first Dubai-Lagos flight was conducted on October 1, 2024, following…
Alaska Airlines launches AI-based software that simplifies flight scheduling
Alaska Airlines, in partnership with UP.Labs, has introduced a new software platform called Odysee, aimed at simplifying flight scheduling, one of the most complex areas of an airline’s…
FAA concludes six-month safety review launched after spike in United incidents
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has concluded a six-month review of United Airlines that the agency launched in March 2024, after several high-profile safety incidents. …
New Southwest director backs leadership after making $100 million investment
The new Southwest director and IndiGo co-founder Rakesh Gangwal has purchased 3.6 million shares in the airline, valued at over $100 million. Details surrounding the purchase were…
Spirit Airlines marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month with special pink uniforms
Florida-based low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has announced it will be marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month throughout October 2024 with the unveiling of a collection of pink-inspired…
First aircraft lands at Western Sydney Airport after six years of construction
The first aircraft has completed a safe test takeoff and landing at Western Sydney Airport (WSI), marking a significant milestone for the airport, which has been under construction for six…
UrbanLink orders up to 20 Eviation Alice aircraft for US regional flights
UrbanLink Air Mobility, the South Florida-based company planning a range of advanced air mobility (AAM) and zero-emission aviation projects across the US, has announced that it has placed an…
EASA issues Conflict Zone bulletin to warn airlines against flying over Iran
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) warning aircraft operators against flying in Iranian airspace. The rare EASA…
Sunclass passengers brave bumpy Airbus landing on legendary Greek runway: video
Passengers aboard a Sunclass Airlines Airbus A321-200 were forced to endure a bumpy arrival while landing at a Greek airport famed for its legendary short runway. Sunseekers from Stockholm…
WW2 bomb explodes at Japanese airport narrowly missing JAL flight: video
A bomb dating back to the Second World War exploded on a taxiway at a Japanese Airport narrowly avoiding a Japan Airlines aircraft that had taxied past just minutes beforehand. The wartime-era…
Delta Air Lines and Saudia Airlines enter into new codeshare agreement
As further evidence of the importance of US carriers establishing and expanding travel options to the Middle East, Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has announced the signing of a new codeshare…
Qatar Airways to launch flights to Toronto, its second Canadian destination
Qatar Airways has announced that it is expanding its services to Canada with direct flights to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) from Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH). The…
Philippine Airlines launches inaugural flight to Seattle from Manila on B777-300
Philippine Airlines’ inaugural direct flight to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) took off on October 2, 2024. Flight PR 124 departed Manila International Airport (MNL) at 22:40 local…
China Southern to launch first flight from Australia to Beijing Daxing Airport
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) will soon be the first airport from Australia to offer flights to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). China Southern announced that the 11-hour…
Alaska Airlines launches five new routes in California and Pacific Northwest
Alaska Airlines will be launching five new nonstop routes, expanding its presence in California and the Pacific Northwest. In a press release published on October 1, 2024, the carrier…
Azerbaijan Airlines acquires six new Airbus A320neo family jets, first A321neos
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has signed an agreement with lessor AerCap to acquire six brand new Airbus A320neo family aircraft, including the carrier’s first ever A321neos. Azerbaijan…
Toyota invests $500 million in eVTOL developer Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation, one of the US eVTOL startups that is most advanced in its eVTOL development program, announced on October 2, 2024, that Japanese car maker Toyota is investing an additional $500…
