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ANA flights to Hawaii on the Airbus A380 advertisement in Tokyo

All Nippon Airways to receive third Airbus A380

With carriers retiring their Airbus A380 aircraft, seemingly, its life-span is over. Yet one airline is daring enough to...

China Southern Airlines Airbus A330 landing at Sydeney Airport SYD

Will airline alliances fade into mediocrity in the next decade?

With more and more airlines departing alliances, while others are constantly threatening to leave them, will alliances f...

Why Southwest acquiring Airbus jets makes no sense

Reportedly, Southwest Airlines is looking to acquire Airbus aircraft, as a result of the 737 MAX crisis. However, this m...

qatar airways flight attendant welcoming passengers on board an an airbus 380 double-decker in dubai

Going places: where does Qatar Airways fly next? (Part II)

With the blockade pressing on, Qatar Airways still wants to grow. But where does it go next? Part two of the series abou...

In-depth: Qatar Airways global expansion despite blockade

With the Saudi-led blockade continuing on since 2017, Qatar Airways has little room to wiggle. Yet the airline, in part,...

Abu Dhabi low-cost rumble: Wizz Air versus Air Arabia and Etihad

As both Wizz Air and Air Arabia and Etihad announced their low-cost adventures in Abu Dhabi, one question arises: why Ab...

qantas boeing 787 dreamliner vh-znj special 100 livery commemorating the 100 anniversary of qantas

Ultra-long range flight “trials” and PR magic behind them

Project Sunrise, seemingly, created magic within the industry. Trialing 19-hour flights, Qantas for sure put a lot of at...

air italy airbus a330 and oman air airbus a330 at milan malpensa airport

Air Italy to open US market for Gulf carriers?

Air Italy and Oman Air announced a curious codeshare partnership. Amidst the new destinations available to Oman Air pass...

lufthansa airbus a319 at krakow international airport krk refueled before take off

EASA approves A319neo with PW1100G engines; what about demand?

European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified the Airbus A319neo with the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engin...

norwegian boeing 787 dreamliner towed to the runway. Norwegian has a new CEO

With new CEO and secured funding, where does Norwegian go next?

Norwegian Air Shuttle announced that it finally has found a replacement for its long-standing CEO and founder, Bjø...

easyjet airbus a320 family aircraft and ryanair boeing 737 ng at tenerife airport in spain

How are Europe’s low-cost carriers handling price wars?

While full-service airlines are struggling to contain the competition from low-cost carriers, is the situation the same...

Industry turbulence could result in mixed Dubai Airshow 2019

Amidst a turbulent period in the industry, what could we expect at the Dubai Airshow 2019, coming next week?...

Finnair is “big, small” airline poised for sustainable growth

Finnair is in a curious position. A few years ago, the airline could have been the victim of consolidation, possibly joi...

Battle of Vienna 2019: Low-cost carriers versus Austrian Airlines

Austrian Airlines CEO has hit out directly at Ryanair's own Michael O'Leary, stating that the low-cost carrier w...

Qatar Airways and Etihad set to battle over Indian market

It seems like two Middle East giants, Etihad and Qatar Airways are trying to gain as much traction as possible within th...

Air France “has broken operational model” and changes are coming

While Air France has struggled for a few years now, the Air France-KLM group CEO provided an update on the French airlin...

IAG set to acquire Air Europa for $1.1 billion

International Airlines Group has announced that it is acquiring Air Europa, one of the biggest private airlines in Spain...

Qantas CEO: The A220 is a very good aircraft. Is it for Qantas?

During the Asia-Pacific tour, when the Airbus A220 landed in Sydney, Qantas' CEO, Alan Joyce, said that it's a &...

Brussels Airlines is rebooting: what changes are coming?

Brussels Airlines has announced a reformation plan called Reboot. But what does the future hold for the carrier?...

Flybe becomes Virgin Connect; a move crucial for Virgin Atlantic

Starting from 2020, Flybe will now officially be known as Virgin Connect. The rebranding, which was hinted since the Con...

Schrödinger's Plane: Boeing NMA or re-engined Boeing 767?

Rumors have emerged that Boeing is looking into putting a new engine on the 767. The study, called the 767-X, mostly foc...

Is the demand for Airbus A220 growing?

Airbus Orders and Deliveries results are in for September 2019. Question is, how is the demand looking for the manufactu...

How low-cost carriers pounce on aviation’s downturns

For some, an economic recession or downturn in passengers can mean the end of the road. Yet for others, it can be an opp...

Adria Airways temporarily suspends flights

Adria Airways had to temporarily suspend its flights, as the carrier tries to come up with emergency funds to continue f...

XL Airways was destined to fail

As XL Airways stops selling tickets due to "financial difficulties", the destiny was already written in the st...

Low-cost carrier boom in Asia (Part II)

As mainline carriers consolidate the market share in Asia-Pacific, somebody has to fill the void left in the market. Thi...

Asia’s air travel is booming but it shows troubling signs

Asia-Pacific has become the star of the show, as both Airbus and Boeing predicts that the demand for more capacity at th...

Why is the “Mad Dog” MD-80 still barking?

American Airlines have retired their MD-80, but Delta Air Lines still operates them. Why did the Mad Dog bark on for ove...

Why is reducing noise pollution crucial for aviation?

As manufacturers and airlines chase fuel efficiency, people tend to forget about noise pollution. But why is reducing no...

Aviation in the Baltics: Chartering the sky (Part II)

After exploring the situation with scheduled carriers within the three Baltic states, we take a look at charter airlines...

Aviation in the Baltics: airBaltic vs Nordica (Part I)

We take a look at the situation within the Baltics and how airlines are positioned within the region. First up are the s...

Analysis

All Nippon Airways to receive third Airbus A380

Will airline alliances fade into mediocrity in the next decade?

Why Southwest acquiring Airbus jets makes no sense

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Emirates pilot Massimo: no prospects for seasoned pilots post-crisis?

New Chair takes the reins at UK CAA at height of pandemic

Flight attendant’s story: lost job while stuck in exotic island

UK Aviation Minister: “I want nothing more than to see planes back in the sky”