Leasing firm BOC Aviation reports record number of transactions in 2023 Global aircraft leasing firm BOC Aviation (BOC) has announced that it concluded a record number of transactions in… ByLuke PetersJanuary 15, 2024
Cargo airline Cargolux launches aerial firefighting venture A Luxembourg-based cargo airline, Cargolux, has expanded its operational scope with the introduction of a specialized business unit… ByGabriele PetrauskaiteJanuary 14, 2024
Milei’s shake-up plans: what’s next for the Argentinian airline industry? On November 19, 2023, Javier Milei’s victory in the Argentinian presidential election sent shockwaves through Latin America, and… ByMiquel RosJanuary 13, 2024
Airbus smashes CEO’s prediction after planemaker delivers 735 aircraft in 2023 On November 8, 2023, Airbus Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Guillaume Faury made a prediction that the planemaker would… ByIan MolyneauxJanuary 12, 2024
Fasten your seatbelt! Here are the most turbulent flight routes of 2023 Although aircraft are built to withstand all types of turbulence and pilots are fully trained to safely operate… ByGabriele PetrauskaiteJanuary 12, 2024
Emirates flies Real Madrid soccer team to Riyadh for Spanish Super Cup Dubai-based Emirates, the world’s largest international airline and also the ‘Official Main Partner’ of the legendary Real Madrid… ByLuke PetersJanuary 12, 2024
Alaska flight 1282 passengers to be given $1,500, full refund and counseling Passengers who were traveling on Alaska Airlines flight AS 1282 when the door plug expelled mid-flight have been… ByJean Carmela LimJanuary 11, 2024
Japan Airlines plans to recover A350 wreckage for aviation safety exhibition Japan Airlines (JAL) is said to be considering the preservation of the wreckage of the Airbus A350-900 that… ByLuke PetersJanuary 11, 2024
Flair/Bonza owner in $30M legal dispute with lessors over 737 lease debts The US-based private investment firm that owns budget carriers Flair Airlines in Canada and Bonza in Australia is… ByLuke PetersJanuary 11, 2024
Brand new Transavia A321neo damaged by birdstrike and grounded in Portugal A new Airbus A321neo only delivered to Transavia Airlines in December 2023 and performing its fifth full day… ByLuke PetersJanuary 11, 2024
Transavia France starts new era as Airbus operator with arrival of A320neo Transavia France has taken delivery of its first A320neo, taking its first step in becoming an all-Airbus operator. … ByIan MolyneauxJanuary 10, 2024
NTSB: All 12 stop fittings disengaged on Alaska plane door plug causing blowout The National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) has shared its initial findings following an investigation into flight 1282, disclosing… ByJean Carmela LimJanuary 10, 2024
Norse sees strong forward bookings for 2024 and expects first profits Norwegian long-haul budget carrier Norse Atlantic Airways (Norse) has reported that its forward bookings are up 77% year-on-year… ByLuke PetersJanuary 9, 2024
On the rise: Norwegian carried over 1.3 million passengers in December 2023 Oslo-based low-cost airline Norwegian has reported that it carried over 1.3 million passengers in December 2023. Furthermore, the… ByLuke PetersJanuary 9, 2024
Delta Air Lines close to placing huge widebody order with Airbus Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is reportedly close to placing a huge order for additional widebodied aircraft with Airbus.… ByLuke PetersJanuary 9, 2024
Indonesia triggers final tranche of 18 Rafale fighters The final tranche of 18 Rafale fighters for the Republic of Indonesia officially entered into force on January… ByClément CharpentreauJanuary 9, 2024
Joanne Geraghty becomes first female CEO of a US major with JetBlue appointment JetBlue’s current Chief Operating Officer and President, Joanne Geraghty, will become the carrier’s next CEO. Taking up her… ByLuke PetersJanuary 9, 2024
Loose bolts, parts found by United and Alaska during B737-9 MAX inspections Alaska Airlines and United Airlines reported that loose bolts and hardware were found when the carriers conducted inspections… ByJean Carmela LimJanuary 9, 2024