The history behind March 8 and why it’s marked by women in aviation
March 7-13 is a big week. It’s International Women’s Day on March 8 and it’s one year since…
How has the pandemic affected efforts to increase female pilot numbers?
Women have been involved in flying planes since the dawn of aviation, with Bessie Coleman, Harriet Quimby and…
Cathay Pacific reduces 2021 losses but tighter restriction hamper start to 2022
Cathay Pacific reduced its annual losses in 2021, but the tougher Omicron restrictions have made for a tough…
Joby prototype “substantially damaged” in February 2022 crash
The Joby prototype electric taxi that crashed in California in February 2022 was “substantially damaged”, investigators have revealed. The…
airBaltic CEO says carrier is leaving the Russian market
AirBaltic is leaving the Russian market, the carrier’s chief executive has announced. The Latvian carrier had previously “suspended”…
Airport operator Fraport halts business in St Petersburg
Airport operator Fraport, which runs Frankfurt Airport (FRA), is halting its business in St Petersburg after Russia’s invasion…
Lufthansa tackles new Ukraine challenges amidst pandemic recovery
The crisis in Ukraine is a further challenge for Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA), after a tough two years dealing…
Etihad reduces losses, prepares for A350 start in Q2 2022
Etihad Airways reduced its losses in 2021, helped by its best-ever year for cargo, and said it expects…
Finnair shares continue to fall as Russian airspace closure bites
Finnair shares continue to fall after the carrier warned the closure of Russian airspace would have a big…
Ilker Ayci reportedly declines to take up role of CEO at Air India
Ilker Ayci has declined to take up the role of chief executive at Indian flagship airline Air India,…
IAG eyes return to profit in Q2 and good summer for its airlines
IAG, the owner of British Airways and Iberia, is anticipating a good summer and expects a return to…
Qantas eyes further Omicron hit as COVID-19 losses mount
Australia’s Qantas Airlines has reported further losses as it continues to deal with pandemic lockdowns and setbacks from…
Singapore Airlines posts first quarterly profit since start of COVID-19 crisis
Singapore Airlines (SIA1) (SINGY) has posted its first quarterly profit since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks…
Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines deepen partnership in Asia-Pacific
Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines have announced plans to deepen a codeshare partnership and expand it into other…
Lessor ALC places nine Boeing 737 aircraft with Corendon Airlines Group
Lessor Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has placed nine new Boeing 737 aircraft with charter carrier Corendon Airlines Group…
Heathrow experiences worst year in history with passenger numbers at 1972 levels
London Heathrow (LHR) experienced the worst year in its history in 2021, the operator of Britain’s largest airport…
VistaJet acquires rival Air Hamburg amid business aviation boom
Business aviation company VistaJet is buying European rival Air Hamburg in a deal that is expected to boost…
Which airlines are still flying to Ukraine?
As tensions escalate with Russia over Ukraine, many countries have advised their citizens to leave Ukraine as soon…