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Pegasus Airlines CEO Güliz Özturk on leading Europe’s most profitable airline
Strategically based out of Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), Pegasus Airlines has emerged as one of largest low-cost carriers in Europe, with a network stretching from northwest Europe all the way to Middle East and Central Asia. Güliz Öztürk made headlines in 2022 when she…
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South Korea charges two ROKAF pilots for accidental bombing of village
South Korean military investigators have charged two Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) pilots over the accidental bombing of a village during a joint military exercise with the United…
The day the music died: The Buddy Holly plane crash explained
Immortalized in Don McLean’s hit song American Pie, ‘the day the music died’ is a reference to one of the most tragic events in rock ‘n’ roll history. On February 3, 1959, a Beechcraft Bonanza…
Air France to launch direct A350-900 service between Paris and Riyadh
Air France has announced that it will launch direct flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The flights…
Donald Trump considers Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford for FAA Chief role
Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford has been named as US President Donald Trump’s top candidate for the role of head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Sources informed Reuters…
Swiss leisure airline Edelweiss receives first A350-900 aircraft
Swiss leisure carrier Edelweiss, which is part of the Lufthansa Group, has received its first Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The aircraft (registration HB-IHF) was picked up by an Edelweiss…
AirAsia X launches new direct route from Kuala Lumpur to Karachi, Pakistan
AirAsia X announced it is launching direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Jinnah International Airport (KHI) in Karachi, Pakistan. The four-times weekly flights are…
airBaltic posts losses despite strong passenger and revenue growth in 2024
airBaltic posted its 2024 full year financial results on March 12, 2025. Despite showing double digit growth in both passenger numbers and revenue and a relatively stable EBITDA margin,…
Boeing outperforms Airbus in February 2025 deliveries, reports fewer orders
Boeing delivered 44 new aircraft in February 2025, outperforming rival Airbus for the second month in a row. The European planemaker delivered 40 aircraft to customers during the same…
Cathay Group reports $1.27B profit in 2024 due to ‘stronger cargo demand’
The Cathay Group has reported an attributable profit of HK$9.9 billion (US$1.27 billion) for 2024, calling it a “solid financial performance”. This marks an 1.02% rise in net profit against…
Emirates invests $2.4 million to upgrade onboard medical equipment
Emirates has invested more than $2.4 million to upgrade its onboard medical equipment that will allow its passengers to receive speedy medical care in the air. The Dubai-based carrier has…
Southwest ends free checked luggage perk to support business objectives
Southwest Airlines is ending its free checked baggage policy, one of its most well-known perks. In a statement released March 11, 2025, the Dallas-based airline said that as the company is…
American Airlines CEO backs NTSB’s call for stricter airspace rules at DCA
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a recommendation to permanently restrict helicopter operations near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) when certain…
200 people, 20,000 lbs of equipment: How do NFL teams fly?
Which sport makes the most money in the world? The answer, perhaps surprisingly, is the American National Football League. For 2023, Statista reported a revenue of more than $20 billion…
Jackson Square Aviation places firm order for 50 A320neo family aircraft
Aircraft lessor Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) has placed a firm order for 50 A320neo family aircraft with Airbus. This is the first direct order that the Dublin-based lessor has placed with…
Diamond Aircraft to build DA40 NG aircraft in India together with local partner
Diamond Aircraft is entering into a joint venture (JV) with Sakthi Aircraft Industry, a subsidiary of Indian conglomerate Sakhti Group, to build a final assembly line (FAL) in India for the…
Retaining aviation talent: Proven strategies from Aeroates
In the rapidly evolving aviation industry, retaining top talent is essential for business continuity and operational efficiency. Skilled pilots, engineers, cabin crew, and ground staff are in…
Ever fancied a 7-stop flight from Sydney to London? Well, now you can…
Back in the early days of long-haul flight, it could take you up to ten days to fly on a lumbering Short Brothers flying boat to travel from Sydney to London with 37 intermediate stops along…
Auckland Airport repurposes unclaimed items to give back to local community
Auckland Airport (AKL) has found a sustainable, more meaningful way to offload lost and unclaimed items. While some airports routinely auction off unclaimed items, AKL Airport is distributing…
magniX unveils electric motor range to electrify the helicopter industry
magniX, a Seattle-based manufacturer of electric motors for aviation applications, has announced the launch of a new engine range for the nascent electric helicopter industry. The…
Australia, Netherlands to file Final Arguments in ICAO against Russia over MH17
Australia and the Netherlands will file its Final Arguments against Russia for the downing of flight MH 17 before the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council. The news was…
