Vistara CCO promoted to Chief Executive
Indian full-service airline Vistara announced on September 14, 2021, that its chief commercial officer Vinod Kannan would be…
US grants $482.3 million to support aviation manufacturing jobs
The United States Department of Transport (DOT) announced on September 13, 2021, that it would grant $482.3 million…
TAE Aerospace achieves Initial Depot Capability for F135 Engine
TAE Aerospace announced on July 21, 2021, that they have achieved the Initial Depot Capability (IDC) requirements to…
Southwest COO takes charge as the next president
United States-based low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines (LUV) announced a change in leadership with the retirement of its former…
Air India Express flight turns back after technical glitch
An Air India Express flight (registered VT-AXT) scheduled to operate from Trivandrum International Airport (TRV) to Sharjah International…
Mammoth Freighters initiates Boeing aircraft freighter conversion program
United States-based Mammoth Freighters announced the launch of its passenger to freighter conversion program for the Boeing 777-200LR…
Spirit Airlines finalizes lease deals for 15 new Airbus aircraft
United States-based ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines (S64) (SAVE) inked a deal with aircraft leasing company Air Lease Corporation…
Frontier Airlines bid farewell to its last Airbus A319 aircraft
United States-based ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines retired their last Airbus A319 aircraft on September 9, 2021. The 15-year-old…
Tata to build C-295 transport aircraft for Indian Air Force
The Indian cabinet committee for security cleared the purchase of 56 C-295 MW turboprop transport aircraft on September…
Ant swarm in business class prompts Air India flight delay
An Air India flight (number AI111) scheduled to operate from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Heathrow Airport…
Singapore approves Boeing 737 MAX to continue operations
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) ungrounded the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft on September 6, 2021.Singapore is…
Laser strikes up despite drop in air traffic: FAA
The United States aviation watchdog has released data showing an increase in laser strikes in 2020, despite the…
SpiceJet staff stage strike over wages at Delhi airport
A section of SpiceJet employees staged a brief protest at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) on September 3,…
Malaysian civil aviation authority ungrounds Boeing 737 MAX
The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) approved the Boeing 737 MAX for operations on September 2, 2021.Malaysian…
Aircraft lessor Griffin orders five new Boeing 737 MAX 8s
US and Ireland-based aircraft lessor Griffin Global Asset Management, better known as Griffin, placed its first direct order…
Losses narrow for Rex in FY2021, but forecasts challenging headwinds
Australia’s Regional Express Airlines, better known as Rex, reported an annual before-tax loss of AUD 18.4 million ($13.5…
Porter completes fleet modernization ahead of return to flying
Canada-based Porter Airlines has completed the modernization of its entire aircraft fleet consisting of De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400s,…
Tata plans holding company for Air India bid – report
Tata Group may set up a holding company to consolidate its aviation ventures ahead of a possible Air India…