NEWSAug 13, 2023Cathay Pacific Orders 32 More Airbus A321neo AircraftHong Kong's flag carrier Cathay Pacific has announced its intention to add up to 32 Airbus A321neo and A320neo aircraft to its fleet over the next six years. The airline is expanding and modernizing its fleet as part of its plans to turn Hong Kong into an international aviation hub. Read More →
NEWSAug 13, 2023Qatar Operates 'Ghost Flights' to Adelaide Through Regulatory LoopholeQatar Airways is operating near-empty 'ghost flights' between Adelaide and Melbourne in order to get around some particular government regulations set by the Australian Government. Read More →
ROUTESAug 13, 2023Aer Lingus Continues U.S. Expansion with Minneapolis ResumptionIreland's flag carrier Aer Lingus is expected to resume direct flights between Dublin and Minneapolis in May 2024. Although an official announcement has not yet been made, future flight schedules indicate that nonstop service will return in the future. This comes amid the airline's expansion in North America.Read More →
ROUTESAug 11, 2023New Longest A330neo Route: Kuwait Airways Adds Washington DullesThe flag carrier of Kuwait announced its second destination in North America. Notably, its newest route will become the new longest Airbus A330neo in the route on the rare A330-800 variant.Read More →
NEWSAug 10, 2023PHOTOS: Air India Reveals New Livery and RebrandingAir India has been undergoing a major transformation phase following its privatization. A major milestone in the airline's revamp is its introduction of a new livery, representing its transition into a true world-class airline.Read More →
STORIESAug 09, 2023Championing Inclusivity at 30,000 Feet: KLM's Inspiring InitiativesOn August 1st 2023, KLM chose to show its inclusivity by supporting the LGBTQ community. The air carrier scheduled two flights emphasizing its ideology, championing both the LGTBQ community and their allies.Read More →
NEWSAug 04, 2023How Saudia Hopes To Boost Tourism Through Its Large A321neo OrderSaudia, the state-owned flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, plans to add the Airbus A321neo to its fleet. The airline sees the addition of 20 A321neo aircraft by 2026 as a key component of its expansion plans. Saudia aims to bring approximately 330 million international passengers to Saudi Arabia by 2030.Read More →
STORIESAug 02, 2023Blown Sky-High: The Effects of the Russia and Sudan Conflicts on Aviation Insurance CostsAirlines need insurance for their aircraft to deal with the potential consequences of operating flights. The need for insurance has become more prominent in recent years due to a variety of conflicts around the world, including wars in Ukraine and Sudan.Read More →
NEWSAug 02, 2023Passenger Threat Forces Delta Flight to Return to BostonOn July 30, a Delta Air Lines flight from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) returned to Boston after a passenger threatened the flight's safety. Delta flight DL 5770 departed Boston at 5:29 p.m. local time and returned to the same airport at 6:42 p.m. to facilitate the removal of a passenger.Read More →
NEWSJul 31, 2023Aer Lingus Restarts Pilot Training ProgramIrish flag carrier Aer Lingus has restarted its pilot training program in order to combat pilot shortages. As the airline expands to new routes, Aer Lingus has chosen to fully sponsor pilots willing to train under their program.Read More →
