Spirit Airlines defers new Airbus deliveries, plans to furlough 260 pilots
US low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has announced it will defer new Airbus deliveries and place 260 pilots on…
Embraer completes first flight of E190 E-Freighter conversion aircraft in Brazil
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has confirmed that it successfully completed the first flight of its E190 E-Freighter conversion…
Russian pair in US conspired to smuggle aircraft parts to airlines in Russia
Two Russian nationals based in the United States (US) have pleaded guilty after they were caught acquiring and…
JetBlue ready to ‘shake things up’ with new transatlantic route from Boston
JetBlue has successfully launched its new transatlantic service, from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) in the United States…
Four Japan Airlines flight attendants hurt as Boeing 787-8 is hit by turbulence
Four Japan Airlines (JAL) cabin crew members were injured when a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was hit by severe…
Skydweller Aero completes world’s first unmanned flight of large solar aircraft
Skydweller Aero has successfully completed the world’s first unmanned flight of a large-scale solar powered aircraft. The aircraft,…
Senator questions why pilots were unaware of 737-9 cockpit door blowout feature
United States (US) Senator and pilot Tammy Duckworth has written to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to ask…
Boeing pays Alaska Airlines $160M for lost profits following 737 MAX 9 grounding
Alaska Airlines has revealed in a SEC filing that Boeing paid the carrier $160 million for lost profits…
Four Airbus A380s lined up to be scrapped, high demand for superjumbo parts
Aviation logistics firm VAS Aero Services and lessor Dr. Peters Group have signed a contract for the aircraft…
easyJet launches online pilot aptitude test to find next generation of recruits
Low-cost carrier easyJet has launched a new online pilot aptitude test as the airline looks to find the…
New Boeing Chairman leads path to bring airline bosses back on board: reports
The new Boeing Chairman Steve Mollenkopf is reaching out to airline CEOs in an attempt to reaffirm relationships…
Saudi Arabian airline flynas celebrates arrival of 50th Airbus A320neo aircraft
Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier flynas is celebrating the arrival of its 50th Airbus A320neo jets as it powers…
Republicans propose Washington Dulles Airport be renamed after Donald Trump
A group of Republican lawmakers are proposing that Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is renamed after the former,…
Taiwan earthquake strikes Taoyuan Airport as passengers duck for cover: video
An earthquake measuring a magnitude of 7.2 on the Richter scale has hit Taiwan leaving seven dead and…
Air France recruits triple Michelin-starred chefs, launches new inflight menu
Air France has recruited the culinary skills of triple Michelin-starred French chefs Glenn Viel and Arnaud Lallement for…
USPS selects UPS as primary air cargo provider, 20-year FedEx contract ends
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has selected United Parcel Service (UPS) as its new primary air cargo…
Japan Airlines flight lands in Doha, completes first-ever direct flight to Middle East
Japan Airlines has become the first Japanese carrier to operate a nonstop service to and from the Middle…
United Airlines offers pilots unpaid leave due to Boeing delivery setbacks
United Airlines is offering its pilots unpaid leave in response to a reduction in services due to Boeing…