Pilots and technical crews working for Bristow Helicopters supposedly providing essential emergency air service for HM Coastguard are on strike in a battle over pay.Members of the BALPA unio… Read More

AerCap Holdings has confirmed the purchase of 150 new CFM LEAP spare engines valued at approximately $3 billion at list prices. The engines will be managed by SES. SES is a 50/50 joint-ventu… Read More

IAG Cargo has announced a new route between Dublin and Denver for the first time in its history.  From 17th May 2024, IAG Cargo customers will have the opportunity to transport goods di… Read More

Air Transport Services Group, a leading provider of medium wide-body cargo aircraft leasing, air cargo transportation and related services, today announced an agreement to operate ten additi… Read More

JetBlue, New York's Hometown Airline, and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today announced the addition of loyalty benefits starting today, May 8, 2024, as p… Read More

As travel will be at historic levels this summer accompanied with rising costs, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is launching its new brand platform Travel Well to promote and encourage me… Read More

Airbus finalises acquisition of Aerovel and its UAS FlexrotorAirbus has finalised the acquisition of U.S.-based Aerovel and its unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor, in a move to strength… Read More

easyJet has teamed up with Ryanair and Wizz air to send a letter to the Director Generals of the European Commission, urging them to maintain the full geographical scope of its Monitoring, R… Read More

Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles has joined the growing roster of international airline loyalty programs taking advantage of travel tech company utu's 40% tax refund boost for travellers.Sa… Read More

In April, Norwegian had 1,892,362 passengers, while its regional subsidiary,  Widerøe had 315,495 passengers, totalling 2,207,857 for the group. Capacity for Norwegian was up 18… Read More

Aircraft leasing and management giant, Air Lease Corporation has just released its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024. During the first quarter, ALC took delive… Read More

The UK's Defence Secretary, The Rt Hon Grant Shapps appeared in the House of Commons on Tuesday to confirm to the house that a data breach at the MoD could have left the bank details an… Read More

The KLM Group posted first-quarter revenues of €2.7 billion against an operational loss of €290 million. Traditionally, the first quarter is low season for the airline industry.&nb&hell…Read More

First scheduled flight with Lufthansa Allegris on board takes offA350-900 with 268 passengers on the way from Munich to VancouverFurther destinations in late summer: Shanghai and San Francis… Read More

easyJet celebrates sixth aircraft arrival at Glasgow Airport and launches first flights to EnfidhaeasyJet has welcomed its sixth aircraft at Glasgow Airport where it will operate its largest… Read More

Arnar Már Magnússon has been appointed as the Deputy CEO of PLAY Airlines. Arnar Már has served as the Chief Operations Officer of PLAY and will retain that position alo… Read More

Hanwha Phasor, a UK-based satellite communications business, confirmed that following a successful four years in the UK, it has opened its first office in the United States. The initial focu… Read More

The WestJet Group and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) the certified union representing WestJet Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, announced they have reached a tentative agr… Read More

Two new application programming interfaces (APIs) launched as the first in ICEYE’s wider API ecosystem, empowering customers to access critical data in response to time-sensitive deman… Read More

Hanwha Phasor, a UK-based satellite communications business, confirmed that following a successful four years in the UK, it has opened its first office in the United States. The initial focu… Read More

A350, the aircraft of choice for IndiGo’s long-haul ambitionsA320 Family has powered IndiGo’s expansion in domestic, regional markets IndiGo, India’s largest airline… Read More

Global aviation services provider ASL Aviation Holdings, and Reliable Robotics Corporation, a leader in autonomous aircraft systems, have confirmed that ASL has placed a deposit-backed order… Read More

World View, a global leader in stratospheric exploration and flight, announces the closing of a strategic $25M investment from Breakthrough Victoria, an investment company established by the… Read More

Textron Aviation today announced the grand opening of the company’s largest parts distribution facility at its headquarters in Wichita, Kansas. With the addition of 180,000 square feet… Read More

The Canadian regional air carrier, Porter Airlines has added its second Western Canada destination from Montréal, inaugurating service between Montréal-Trudeau International Ai… Read More

Virgin Galactic Holdings has said that ‘Galactic 07’ flight window will open on Saturday, June 8, 2024. This will be the Company’s second spaceflight this year and 12th to… Read More

An ideal destination where modern elegance meets Arabian charm in perfect harmony.Palace Dubai Creek Harbour Hotel by Emaar Hospitality Group has officially opened its doors in the centre of… Read More

CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd., has closed the purchase of four aircraft from Avolon.The purchased assets comprise one A3… Read More

Aviation Capital Group, a premier global full-service aircraft asset manager, is pleased to announce the promotions of Rob Downes and John Nally to key leadership positions effective today.R… Read More

According to data released by The International Air Transport Association passenger air traffic rose by over 13 percent during March 2024.•    Total demand, measured… Read More

Hawaiian Airlines today published its annual Corporate Kuleana (Responsibility) Report highlighting Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives to fly and grow more… Read More

Pratt & Whitney Canada and TAAG Angola Airlines E.P., Angola's state-owned airline, have signed a six-year Fleet Management™ Program (FMP) agreement. The engine maintenance service… Read More

Avolon and Cebu Pacific (‘CEB’) have forged a partnership to renovate a community centre in a rural village on Cebu in the Philippines. The centre is run by a local charity - the… Read More

WestJet issues 72-hour lockout notification to its Tech Ops union, AMFAWestJet today has issued a 72-hour lockout notice to the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA), the union tha… Read More

Air Canada has begun offering residents of the Hamilton-Wentworth and Waterloo Region more convenient, one-stop access to the airline's global network and a world of travel possibilities.Wit… Read More

The Royal Aeronautical Society has published a breakthrough President’s Briefing paper on shaping the future of aviation safety with electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) airc… Read More

At the start of May, Hawaiian Airlines surprised guests at Honolulu and Kona airports with 1,500 fresh flower lei – giving them a taste of the carrier’s monthlong Lei Day celebra… Read More

At a time when authorities in Amsterdam are trying to curb an increase in tourism, Delta Air Lines has announced a restart to its service to the Dutch capital from Tampa. This route str… Read More

The U.S. mega carrier, Delta has unveiled its custom livery upon an Airbus A350 this week in  Toulouse, France. The Team USA livery demonstrates the carrier's wish to celebrate the athl… Read More

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. •    Total dem… Read More

Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence of Brunei for the acquisition of six H145M helicopters.“We are greatly honoured by the selection of the H145M to s… Read More

Air Canada reports its first quarter 2024 financial results this week, demonstrating operating revenues of more than $5 billion. "Air Canada's solid first quarter results posi… Read More

WebCargo by Freightos, a leading vendor-neutral booking and payment platform for the international freight industry, is excited to announce that Singapore Airlines' cargo capacity is now bei… Read More

WestJet Group outlines strategic plan in St. John'sCelebrating the Group's return of transatlantic flying to the region, von Hoensbroech underscores steadfast commitment to Newfoundland… Read More

Today, disaster logistics nonprofit Airlink received a $1 million donation from the GE Aerospace Foundation, emphasizing their shared commitment to leveraging aviation for humanitarian purpo… Read More

Willy Walsh has taken to the pulpit again to attack a democratically elected government's tax position which he claims will weaken the economy of Germany and halt the development of decarbon… Read More

Aviation Capital Group, the global aircraft asset manager, has announced the promotions of Rob Downes and John Nally to key leadership positions effective immediately.Rob Downes, currently H… Read More

Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group CEO, commemorates first visit to Halifax with key partners and community members, reaffirming commitment to Atlantic CanadaThis week West… Read More

IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has recently invested €1.5 million into the expansion of its temperature-controlled perishables facility in Madrid… Read More

Rocket Lab USA, is preparing two back-to-back Electron launches to deploy NASA’s PREFIRE - Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment mission.  The two dedicated missions… Read More

JETLINER CABINS: Evolution & Innovation by Jennifer Coutts Clay, the foremost authority on aircraft interiors and the only resource of its kind, has been extensively updated and newly re… Read More

The former CEO of JetBlue Airways is joining Airbus as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Americas, from 3rd June 2024.  Robin Hayes is replacing C. Jeffrey K… Read More

Aviation Capital Group one of the leading global full-service aircraft asset managers, has announced the delivery of one new Airbus A320neo aircraft on long-term lease to the financially con… Read More

Joby Aviation has broken ground on an expansion for its pilot production line in Marina, California. The expansion will more than double Joby’s manufacturing footprint at the Marina Mu… Read More

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Rocket Lab USA, is preparing two back-to-back Electron launches to deploy NASA’s PREFIRE - Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment mission.  The two dedicated missions… Read More

The Royal Navy’s Wildcat maritime attack helicopters have demonstrated their ability to hunt down and engage enemy forces during a game of cat and mouse in the Norwegian fjords.Yeovilt… Read More

Ólafur Þór Jóhannesson has decided to resign as Chief of Finance of the Icelandic budget carrier, PLAY airlines. Ólafur will remain as CFO at the company un… Read More

East Midlands Airport is poised to bolster its pivotal role in powering UK trade, with tens of thousands of jobs and billions in economic value set to be unlocked by growth in its cargo oper… Read More

Composites manufacturer Exel Composites is collaborating with French airship manufacturer and operator FLYING WHALES to develop thin wall carbon fibre tubes for a state-of-the-art airsh… Read More

WestJet has launched a new daily flight between Edmonton and Atlanta, to boost its transborder connectivity."Our new route to Atlanta, will bolster incredible connectivity for Edmonton, stim… Read More

Hamad International Airport (DOH) continues to strengthen its position as a global aviation hub, with Q1 2024 marking its busiest quarter yet, surpassing all previous records set in 2023. Th… Read More

The national airline in Finland has confirmed it has suspended its daily flights to Tartu, Estonia, over safety issues until 31 May.  Finnair says the approach methods currently us… Read More

SAF industry estimated to boost the economy by £1.8 billion and create more than 10,000 jobs across the UK by 2030The UK Department for Transport government's new Sustainable Aviation… Read More

Airbus has launched the Pléiades Neo Next programme to expand its very high-resolution Earth observation constellation. This new programme will result in new satellite assets and capa… Read More

Archer Aviation Inc., a leader in the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, announced the signing of a framework agreement in Abu Dhabi today at the DRIFTx m… Read More

Ameriflight has confirmed the appointment of Patrick Fluegeman as President and Chief Operating Officer.Fluegeman will be responsible for planning and executing current and future business o… Read More

Joby Aviation, a company developing all-electric aircraft for commercial passenger service, today announced it has signed a multilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department… Read More

Starting this autumn, Alaska Airlines will be adding new nonstop routes from San Diego and Los Angeles...        Alaska Airlines is expanding service at two of its m… Read More

China Eastern Airlines has confirmed it will officially launch a new direct flight between Shanghai and Marseille, France from 2nd July this year.The new Shanghai-Marseille service will be o… Read More

Airbus Helicopters are celebrating a massive contract from GDAT, for up to 20 H175 helicopters -  this is for ten firm orders and ten options. GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF), a start-up h… Read More

American Airlines Group has reported its first-quarter 2024 financial results this month which shows its revenue of approximately $12.6 billion and achieved its best-ever first-quarter compl… Read More

Kaman has delivered a new medium-to-heavy lift K‑MAX helicopter to Black Tusk Helicopter Inc. of Squamish, BC, Canada. Black Tusk performs various external lift projects of every scale… Read More

Turkish Airlines to add One  Airbus A330-300 and six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to its fleet on lease from CDB AviationCDB Aviation, the aircraft leasing and management firm of the China… Read More

IAG Cargo is putting green credentials on show by transitioning from Diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil for its 160-strong ground vehicle fleet at London Heathrow.  HVO is a drop-in r… Read More

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has confirmed that World of Hyatt is offering members new access to earn and redeem at a collection of more than 700 boutique and luxury hotels and villas around the… Read More

Window vs aisle seat – the age-old debate on which aeroplane seat is best. But no matter your preference, United is making it easier for travellers to sit in their favourite seat type… Read More

Airbus Helicopters Racer demonstrator, developed in the frame of the European Research Clean Sky 2 project, has performed its first flight, in Marignane. The aircraft flew for about 30 minut… Read More

Norwegian recorded an operating loss (EBIT) of NOK 763 million for the group in the first quarter of 2024. The results were significantly improved compared to first quarter 2023, even though… Read More

Canadian carrier, WestJet's CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech, outlined the airline's strategy and commitments for 2024 and beyond in collaboration with key partners at his first annual address to… Read More

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has this week reported its first quarter 2024 results. Christopher J. Nassetta, President & Chief Executive Officer of Hilton, said, "We are pleased t… Read More

Godfather of electronic music and innovator Jean-Michel Jarre becomes world's first passenger to take off in KleinVision's flying AirCar in preparation for Starmus Opening Concert also Featu… Read More

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Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC), a global leader in civilian rotorcraft, has acquired Ascent AeroSystems, now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Robinson Helicopter Company. This acquisition… Read More

PLAY airlines offers affordable travel options between North America and Europe. Since its inaugural flight in 2021, PLAY has expanded its fleet to include 10 aircraft from the Airbus A320 f… Read More

Starting June 2nd, as part of its ongoing commitment to service Canada's North, the regional carrier, Canadian North will be offering a twice-weekly jet service Montreal-Kuujjuaq-Iqaluit. Th… Read More

Hawaiian Airlines, has reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2024, this week which shows the firm has generated federal and state net operating losses (NOLs) of approximate… Read More

Image by biljast/PixabayID Crypt Global, the digital identity security specialist, has warned about the huge danger posed by spreading fake news via social media platforms, as 60% of the glo… Read More

JetBlue has released details of its first-quarter results in 2024, showing a net loss of $145 million, based on revenues of $2.2 billion.  "Thanks to our incredible crewmembers and… Read More

The national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia has launched its innovative digital platform, the Travel Companion (TC), powered by advanced artificial intelligence. This move is part of a two-yea… Read More

For the first time ever, passengers on board British Airways flights to Barbados are being served Mount Gay Rum for ‘a taste of Barbados at 37,000 feet’      &nbsp&hell…Read More

The U.S. Army Operational Test Command’s Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate (ABNSOTD) recently conducted the final airdrop test of the Oshkosh® Defense FMTV A2 Cargo… Read More

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a final rules that requires airlines to promptly provide passengers with automatic cash refunds when owed. The new rule makes it easy f… Read More

New York's hometown airline, JetBlue, is introducing what it claims is a personalized inflight experience platform that is designed to offer passengers the chance to customise their travel j… Read More

A4A passenger airlines—which are fierce competitors—offer transparency and vast choice to consumers from first search to touchdown. U.S. airlines are committed to providing the h… Read More

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has issued a final rule that requires airlines to promptly provide passengers with automatic cash refunds when owed. The new rule makes it easy fo… Read More

One of the leading airlines in the U.S, Delta, has released details of its top ten destinations, as searched for on its website. The top 10 list reveals that many U.S. flyers are seekin… Read More

Europe’s largest airlines and hundreds of thousands of passengers have been left in limbo despite the French SNCTA union withdrawing its notice of strike action at the eleventh hour. A… Read More

Passengers will soon be able to fly directly from Manchester to Reggio Calabria in southwest Italy – making Manchester the first UK airport with a direct link to the city.Flights will… Read More

Textron Aviation has delivered the first two of up to 64 Multi-Engine Training System (METS) Beechcraft King Air 260 aircraft contracted by Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) on January 25… Read More