Qatar Airways is the first plane to land and depart from Kabul after U.S. exit
Around 200 foreigners, most of them Americans, were flown out of Kabul to Doha by Qatar Airways on…
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JetBlue appoints Ursula Hurley as CFO
Gender imbalance in the aviation sector has long been an issue. This is particularly evident in C-suite roles,…
Aeroflot suspends six unvaccinated pilots – Updated with Aeroflot answer
Aeroflot suspended at least six pilots after they refused to take COVID-19 shots. Russia’s flag carrier Aeroflot suspended six flight…
Porter Airlines restarts commercial operations
Canadian carrier Porter Airlines returned to the skies on September 8, 2021, almost 18 months after the airline…
Spirit Airlines finalizes lease deals for 15 new Airbus aircraft
United States-based ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines (S64) (SAVE) inked a deal with aircraft leasing company Air Lease Corporation…
Greater Bay Airlines commercial debut delayed over new inquiries?
New startup airline Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) will not be able to commence commercial operations in October 2021,…
Frontier Airlines bid farewell to its last Airbus A319 aircraft
United States-based ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines retired their last Airbus A319 aircraft on September 9, 2021. The 15-year-old…
Qantas Airways to ban unvaccinated passengers from international flights
Qantas Airways will ban unvaccinated passengers from traveling on its international flights once Australia’s borders reopen, the airline’s…
Delta, Korean Air team up with refiners for sustainable jet fuel trials
Major carriers Korean Air and Delta are the latest airlines seeking to source more sustainable jet fuel, teaming…
Thai AirAsia confident for end-2021 holiday period demand
Less than a week after resuming service, Thai AirAsia is “confident” air travel sentiment will recover, especially during…
Ant swarm in business class prompts Air India flight delay
An Air India flight (number AI111) scheduled to operate from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Heathrow Airport…
New Irish regional carrier Emerald Airlines receives AOC
New Irish regional carrier Emerald Airlines received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Irish Aviation Authority.“Being granted…
Strike! Italian ATC walkout prompts Alitalia flight cancellations
With an air traffic controllers’ strike planned in Italy for September 7, 2021, flag carrier Alitalia has been…
KLM drops US winter routes as Dutch govt sets new restrictions on US travelers
KLM has dropped plans to fly to three destinations in the United States this winter after the Netherlands…
Etihad expects a boost in demand as Abu Dhabi scraps quarantine
The second flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Etihad Airways, anticipates a surge in air travel…
SpiceJet staff stage strike over wages at Delhi airport
A section of SpiceJet employees staged a brief protest at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) on September 3,…
Lithuanian authorities find 10 kg of drugs onboard GetJet Airbus A320
Authorities have found 10 kilograms of drugs onboard a GetJet plane in Vilnius Airport (VNO), Lithuania. The illegal load…
Britain’s Jet2 says winter bookings slow to take off
British leisure travel company Jet2 is seeing slower demand for winter bookings, though is more optimistic for summer…