Spreading its wings: KLM announces services to three new long-haul destinations
Dutch flag carrier KLM has announced it will be expanding its intercontinental long-haul network in the northern summer…
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FAA bans US flights to Haiti for 30 days after aircraft hit by gunfire
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has prohibited US civilian flights to and from Haiti for 30 days after…
Lufthansa merger talks with ITA Airways back on track after last-minute deal
A last-minute deal between the Italian Minister for Economy and Finance and executives from Lufthansa has brought merger…
On the edge: Spirit bankruptcy filing beckons as Frontier merger talks fail
Florida-based budget carrier Spirit Airlines has begun preparations to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after merger talks…
Lufthansa Boeing 747 passengers injured along with five crew during turbulence
Five Lufthansa passengers and six crew members were injured after encountering “brief but severe turbulence” during a flight…
Southwest Airlines offers ‘voluntary separation’ to airport staff in 18 cities
Southwest Airlines will offer options for “voluntary separation” and extended leaves of absence to airport staff in 18…
Wizz Air CEO prepares ‘All You Can Fly 2.0’ launch with 15,000 more set to join
The CEO of Wizz Air, József Váradi, says that the low-cost European carrier is preparing to launch ‘All…
Spirit Airlines aircraft hit by gunfire while landing in Haiti: video
A Spirit Airlines aircraft attempting to land in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, was hit by gunfire forcing it to change…
Rex Airlines given $52 million lifeline to ‘support critical regional services’
The Australian government has given Rex Airlines AUD $80 million ($52.3 million) to support critical regional services during…
Hainan Airlines to acquire 40 newly-rebranded COMAC C909 aircraft
Hainan Airlines announced that its low-cost subsidiary, Urumqi Air, plans to acquire 40 C909 regional aircraft, formerly known…
Air China signs agreement with COMAC to launch Boeing and Airbus widebody rival
Air China and Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) have reportedly signed a framework agreement for the airline…
Avia Solutions Group orders 80 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Avia Solutions Group (ASG), the European ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance) provider, has ordered 80 Boeing 737…
airBaltic sees record passenger numbers in October 2024, receives 49th A220
Latvian-based carrier airBaltic has announced record passenger numbers and load factors for October 2024. In a busy week…
Etihad Airways unveils new features for website and mobile app platforms
Etihad Airways is introducing a raft of new changes and updates for passengers on the airline’s website and…
Cathay Pacific to resume direct service to Hong Kong-Hyderabad
Cathay Pacific will restart its daily direct flights to Hyderabad (HYD), the capital of Telangana in India, beginning…
A look inside the approval of AirExplore’s US Foreign Air Carrier permit
AirExplore, Slovakia’s premier airline and a member of Avia Solutions Group — the world’s leading ACMI service provider…
Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 engine catches fire shortly after takeoff: video
A Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner was forced to make an emergency landing at Leonardo da Vinci Rome…
Riyadh Air eyes up further widebody order, aims for fleet of over 200 aircraft
Saudi startup airline Riyadh Air has confirmed that it will be re-entering negotiations with the world’s leading aircraft…