Virgin Australia targets business travelers with new secret lounges
Secret doors, new menus and privacy pods. Virgin Australia has opened its new invitation-only lounges in Melbourne, Sydney…
Serious incident: investigators probe thrust reverser deployment on TAP A320
Danish air accident investigators have released a preliminary report into a serious incident at Copenhagen airport, when thrust…
Ukraine driving interest in deterrents like F-35, anti-missile systems: Lockheed
The chief executive of Lockheed Martin says the war in Ukraine means countries are placing more value on…
How satellite plane-tracking tech is changing flying across the North Atlantic
This article was originally published on March 1, 2022. Big changes are happening over the North Atlantic, the busiest…
Tackling the “old boys’ network” and helping women into pilot training roles
This article was originally published on March 7, 2022. As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, a new study…
SpiceJet pilots suspended until further MAX training received
India’s civil aviation authority has suspended 90 pilots from SpiceJet from operating Boeing 737 MAX aircraft until they…
Britain’s Flybe returns to the skies with first flight from Birmingham
The purple-toned planes of British regional carrier Flybe are back in the skies. The relaunched carrier took off…
A sign the pandemic is finally over? EASA says no more cargo in passenger cabins
The “preighter” was an invention of the COVID-19 pandemic. A way for airlines to quickly boost cargo capacity…
Norse Atlantic sub-leases Dreamliner aircraft, bringing in cash ahead of launch
Norse Atlantic Airways is sub-leasing four of its Boeing Dreamliners to Spanish airline Air Europa, which will bring…
easyJet still confident for summer ramp-up even after recent cancellations
British carrier easyJet says it has seen a strong recovery in travel demand and still expects its summer…
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta reclaims title as world’s busiest airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) has reclaimed its spot as the world’s busiest airport, helped by rebounding domestic…
Lessor BOC Aviation places its largest single order, for 80 A320 family aircraft
Lessor BOC Aviation has placed a firm order for 80 Airbus A320neo family, the largest single order that…
“Part of the family”: Bulgaria Air waives fees for pets of Ukrainian refugees
Airlines across Europe have been doing their bit to help out with the war in Ukraine by transporting…
Is JetBlue’s offer better than Frontier’s? Spirit Airlines to consider rival bid
Spirit Airlines (S64) (SAVE) said a cash takeover offer from JetBlue (JBLU) may potentially turn out better than…
Is a global low-cost airlines alliance possible? Flypop’s CEO thinks so
British start-up carrier flypop may not have started passenger operations yet but its chief executive has big plans,…
Aircraft lessors set for insurance cost shock after Russian sanctions
The head of lessor BOC Aviation warned hefty insurance price rises are coming for lessors after Russia’s invasion…
Healthy load factors means Etihad expects first quarter profit for first time
Etihad is expecting to make a first quarter profit for the first time in 18 years, its chief…
Kenya Airways urges consolidation to boost African aviation
Consolidation is the key to driving forward aviation in Africa, according to the chief executive of Kenya Airways. “The…