Tag: News
INFORMATIONAL Jan 11, 2026 This Week in Aviation: The 10 Stories That Mattered Most From major airline developments to aircraft updates and industry shifts, this weekly recap highlights the ten most-read aviation stories from the week of January 04. Read More →
NEWS Jan 08, 2026 British Airways Axes Hot Meals on Key Business Routes in New Cost-Cutting Drive British Airways (BA) has officially implemented a contentious new catering strategy for its Club Europe cabin. In what frequent flyers are labelling "Death by a Thousand Cuts," the flag carrier has removed its signature hot breakfast from eight of its most high-frequency routes Read More →
NEWS Jan 07, 2026 Alaska Airlines' Record-Breaking Boeing Order To Launch New Europe and Asia Routes In a move that signals a bold new era for the Pacific Northwest’s hometown carrier, Alaska Airlines has officially cemented its position as a global contender. On January 7, 2026, the airline announced the largest aircraft order in its 94-year history, securing a massive commitment with Boeing to fuel an aggressive international expansion. Read More →
NEWS Jan 06, 2026 KLM Cancels 92% of Amsterdam Flights in Historic Winter Storm Crisis The European aviation network has been plunged into chaos as a relentless winter storm system, characterised by heavy snowfall and gale-force winds, has brought Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to a near-total standstill. As of the evening of January 6, 2026, flag carrier KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has effectively surrendered its hub operations to the elements, with cancellation rates for the upcoming flight bank soaring to a staggering 92%. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jan 04, 2026 This Week in Aviation: The 10 Stories That Mattered Most From major airline developments to aircraft updates and industry shifts, this weekly recap highlights the ten most-read aviation stories from the week of December 28. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jan 02, 2026 World’s Most On-Time Airlines and Airports of 2025 Precision and operational excellence took centre stage today as Cirium, the global leader in aviation analytics, released its highly anticipated 2025 On-Time Performance (OTP) Review. In a year defined by surging passenger demand and complex airspace constraints, Aeromexico has emerged as the world’s most punctual global airline for the second consecutive year. Read More →
NEWS Dec 22, 2025 Mexican Medical Plane Crashes in Galveston Bay During Rescue Mission Search and rescue operations are continuing into the evening in West Galveston Bay following the crash of a Mexican military medical flight. The Beech King Air 350, which was carrying eight people (two pilots and six passengers), went down around 3:15 p.m. on Monday as it approached Scholes International Airport. Read More →
STORIES Dec 17, 2025 EASA Mandates Airbus A320 Fuselage Inspections EASA has issued a significant airworthiness directive (AD) targeting the Airbus A320 family, following the discovery of out-of-spec fuselage panels that could compromise the long-term structural integrity of the world’s most popular narrow-body jet. Read More →
ROUTES Oct 09, 2025 United Announces Bold Transatlantic Expansion: Routes to Croatia, Spain, Scotland, and More United Airlines is expanding its international network with new nonstop flights to several exciting destinations for summer 2026, including to cities such as Split, Bari, Glasgow, and Santiago de Compostela. Read More →
NEWS Feb 05, 2025 Ethiopian Airlines Expands Cargo Fleet with New Boeing 777 Freighter Ethiopian Airlines has expanded its cargo fleet with a brand-new Boeing 777 Freighter, registered as ET-BAB (MSN 68140). The aircraft was delivered directly from Boeing’s factory in Everett, Washington, USA, and landed at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport at 3:41 PM (GMT+3) on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Read More →