Virgin Australia holds its first Pride Flight
Virgin Australia completed a Pride Flight ahead of the country’s largest annual Parade, which is scheduled to take…
Alitalia Airbus A330 takes off for first-ever Pope’s visit to Iraq
The Alitalia Airbus A330 jet took off from Rome–Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) in Italy to Baghdad International Airport…
Wizz Air continues on expansion plans – opens its 42nd base
A Hungarian low-cost air carrier Wizz Air opened its 42nd base, which is located in Palermo, Italy. The…
Mesa Airlines parent company eyes CRJ operations in Europe
Mesa Air Group, an American aviation holding company, eyes an expansion in Europe. It has formed a joint…
Norwegian start-up airline Flyr prepares for competition: raises $70 million
Norwegian start-up airline Flyr, which is set to launch operations in summer 2021, raised $70 million in its…
Chinese regulator has major safety concerns about the Boeing 737 MAX
The aviation regulator of China, CAAC, is still concerned about the safety of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.…
From barista to cabin crew: “I lost my job while stuck on a remote Thai island”
Flight attendant Garbiela’s story stretches from working as a barista in an airport café, to flying the world…
Thai Airways to drastically cut staff and fleet size by 2025
Thai Airways aims to drastically cut its staff and fleet size in order to become a more efficient…
Air India cancels pilot layoffs, may need flight crew in summer 2021
Indian flag carrier Air India has reconsidered its decision regarding pilot layoffs. In possible anticipation of domestic flight…
Boeing: Southeast Asia will need 4,400 new jets by 2039
Boeing forecasts that air carriers in Southeast Asia will probably need 4,400 new aircraft to support the expanding…
Virgin Australia tempts travelers with ultra-luxurious lounge
On February 23, 2021, Virgin Australia presented its newest luxurious lounge at Adelaide Airport (ADL). Virgin Australia CEO Jayne…
Thai Airways denies rumors regarding 30 aircraft purchase
Thai Airways denied planning to purchase 30 aircraft by the end of 2025. The president of Thailand’s flag…
Emergency landing: Delta Boeing 757 suffers engine problem
Delta Air Lines Boeing 757, operating flight DL2123 from Atlanta to Seattle, suffered engine trouble and was forced…
SpiceJet eyes Singapore as promising market for cargo services
Indian airline SpiceJet has boosted its cargo network with a new service connecting Singapore and the three cities of…
Qatar Airways encourages former pilots to apply for return
Qatar Airlines has reportedly informed its pilots who were laid off during the pandemic that they might apply…
Israir to start flights for passengers with Covid-19 antibodies only
Israir Airlines, the Tel Aviv-based air carrier, decided to launch specific domestic air services for passengers who have…
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…
Cathay Pacific to apply 49-day duty cycle rotation for crew
Cathay Pacific Airways introduced strict rotation procedures under which its crew members will be required to complete 21-day…