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US government backs airlines plea against Schiphol Airport capacity cuts
Slot allocation issues at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) seem about to escalate into a transatlantic legal dispute. On…
United Airlines becomes first US carrier to fly San Francisco to Manila nonstop
United Airlines became the first US carrier to fly nonstop to Manila after launching its inaugural flight from…
US Air Force receives first eVTOL electric air taxi from Joby Aviation
The US Air Force received its first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft from Joby Aviation on…
Ukrainian airline SkyUp celebrates clearance to fly in US airspace
The Ukrainian airline SkyUp is celebrating a monumental moment in its history after receiving permission from the United…
Mexico regains FAA Category 1 status
The United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has declared that Mexico has now resolved the aviation safety…
Number of flights between US and China set to double following negotiations
The number of flights between the United States (US) and China are set to double by the end…
US DOT suspends review of Viva Aerobus and Allegiant Air JV, blames Mexico
The United States (US) Department of Transportation (DOT) has suspended its review of the proposed Allegiant Air and…
Are sustainability claims in aviation valid? Or just ‘greenwashing’?
The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly visible. Weather phenomena such as intense storms, rising sea levels,…
Bermuda’s first flagship airline granted AOC as it awaits US aviation approval
BermudaAir looks set to become the archipelago’s first ever flag carrier, having received approval from the Bermuda Civil…
US House passes polarizing FAA reauthorization bill
The United States (US) House of Representatives voted to pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) bill that would…
US investigates Delta after Boeing 757 flight delayed on tarmac in searing heat
US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has confirmed that his department is investigating the circumstances surrounding a Delta Air…
FAA plans for Air Taxis and eVTOLs scaling up US operations by 2028
In its latest update, the United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has outlined a plan on how…
Passenger airs frustration over airline wheelchair privilege abuse
A disgruntled Southwest Airlines passenger has taken to social media to air his frustration at fellow fliers who…
US, China agree to consider commercial flight increase amid diplomatic efforts
The United States and China have agreed to consider a significant increase in commercial flights between the two…
New flights by Chinese airlines to US avoid Russian airspace
Following a decision by the United States (US) Department of Transportation (DOT) to allow Chinese airlines to increase…
US DOT fines British Airways $1.1 million for deceptive consumer practices
The United States (US) Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined British Airways $1.1 million for unfair and deceptive…
Lockheed Martin to supply Australia with JASSM long-range missiles
In a contract announcement on May 18, 2023, the United States Air Force (USAF) has awarded Lockheed Martin’s…
Very Important Pets: Why so many travelers fly pets by private and business jet
The next time you travel business class, make sure you get to know your fellow passengers. For all…