Predicting turbulence: forecasts at passengers’ fingertips
The new website Turbli allows passengers to check how much turbulence to expect during their flight. Consolation for…
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United Airlines adds new nonstop route between US and UK
United Airlines plans to boost its global route network by adding new non-stop flights between the United States…
Bosses of UK airlines push for reopening international travel
Britain’s airlines call for a plan to slowly restart international travel as the country’s lockdown is about to…
Thai Airways cuts 240 executive positions to avoid bankruptcy
Thailand’s national air carrier Thai Airways announced that it would cut 240 executive positions as part of its…
Australian couple holds wedding on Virgin Australia flight [Video]
Virgin Australia flight VA841 probably will become momentous not only for airline passengers but also for its employees.…
Boeing rearranges board: two longtime directors to resign
American plane manufacturer Boeing disclosed plans to rearrange its board. Two members are resigning from it.According to Boeing…
Airbus 2020 orders reach only ⅓ of 2019 levels, CEO says it shows resilience
European plane manufacturer Airbus has suffered a significant decrease in commercial aircraft orders. According to the full-year (FY)…
Pandemic smacked US passenger traffic to 1985 levels
According to the data released by the United States Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 2020 passenger numbers dropped to…
Court rejects Ryanair’s lawsuit against Air France, SAS state aid
Budget airline Ryanair lost its legal fight in European court against state aid being granted to its European…
BREAKING: UAE ungrounds Boeing 737 MAX
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has essentially ungrounded the Boeing 737 MAX, allowing…
TUI fly first in Europe to operate flights on Boeing 737 MAX
TUI fly becomes the first airline in Europe to operate passenger flight using the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. …
Good news for US airlines: $14 billion bailout and no domestic testing
The United States lawmakers approved a $14 billion bailout package to support the country’s airlines and their workers…
Israel succumbs to pressure, opens airways to foreign airlines
After being pressured by the United States, Israel agrees to open its skies for foreign airlines. On February…
UAE looking to lift ban on Boeing 737 MAX in March 2021
The United Arab Emirates is looking to lift the ban on Boeing 737 MAX in March 2021. Flydubai…
Hainan Airlines amid six HNA air carriers granted reorganization approval
The highest court in China’s Hainan Province has placed Hainan Airlines, including its six air carrier affiliates, in…
While commercial planes stay still, private jets fly high
Aviation sector is slowly recovering from the coronavirus crisis and while many commercial planes are grounded, demand for…
India’s domestic airfare caps to ease, capacity limits to stay
One of the fastest recovering markets might see a full domestic flight recovery soon, but it is still…
Not-so-festive New Year holiday period for China’s aviation
Passenger traffic drops significantly as China’s government imposes regulations to prevent travel during the festive period of the…