NEWSAug 15, 2023Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Air Becomes Sponsor of Atlético de MadridRiyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's newly launched secondary flag carrier, has signed a sponsorship deal with Spanish football team Atlético de Madrid. The multi-year partnership will see Riyadh Air become the team's main sponsor and official airline partner. This is the first sports sponsorship deal Riyadh Air has announced since launching in March.Read More →
NEWSAug 15, 2023Israel's El Al in Talks to Buy Up to 30 Airbus A321neosIsrael's flag carrier El Al is in "serious" talks with Airbus to purchase up to 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft. The talks, which would represent the first time that El Al uses Airbus aircraft, come at a strong time for the airline. El Al is expanding its fleet and route network due to high profitability and international tourism to Israel.Read More →
NEWSAug 14, 2023Near Collision Occurs Between Southwest 737 and Citation at San DiegoThe United States' latest near collision incident has occurred at San Diego International Airport (SAN), with a Southwest airlines flight and private jet. This is the eighth major close call incident involving a commercial aircraft in 2023. Read More →
NEWSAug 14, 2023Delta Air Lines Joins Amsterdam's Canal Parade to Celebrate PrideOn August 5, employees from Delta Air Lines joined the Canal Parade, one of the main parts of the Amsterdam Pride festival. This was the first time Delta participated in the event, which brought thousands of people to Amsterdam's canals. Delta is committed to supporting the LGBTQ community as part of its diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy.Read More →
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, 2023MiG Russian Fighter Jet Crashes During Thunder Over Michigan AirshowA MiG Russian fighter jet crashed during the Thunder Over Michigan Air Show today at Willow Run Airport (YIP) in Ypsilanti, a city approximately 35 miles (56.3 kilometers) from Detroit. According to authorities, the aircraft crashed near an apartment complex on Belleville Lake. The pilots, who had ejected from the aircraft, were recovered from the water with minor injuries.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 11, 2023Tragic Brazilian Plane Crash Linked to Intoxicated Pilot Putting 11-Year-Old Son at the ControlsA tragic and shocking video recently surfaced across social media showing a father and son duo flying a private propeller plane in Brazil. The video showed the father drinking a bottle of beer as he recorded his 11-year-old son piloting the aircraft.Read More →