Riyadh Air Partners with Singapore Airlines: A Strategic Alliance Set to Transform Connectivity
Riyadh Air, the nascent Saudi Arabian airline slated to begin operations in 2025, has forged a preliminary partnership with Singapore Airlines (SIA) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This agreement, undersigned by Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas and his counterpart at Singapore Airlines, Goh Choon Phong, lays the groundwork for a range of cooperative ventures […]
Mesa Airlines Reduces Aircraft Lease Obligations Amid Financial Restructuring
Mesa Airlines has completed a significant transaction under its Regional Aircraft Securitization Program (RASPRO), announcing the sale of six CRJ-900 aircraft and 10 engines, part of a larger group of 15 surplus aircraft and 30 powerplants. These assets have been sold to two undisclosed third parties as Mesa continues to streamline its operations and financial […]
NTSB Identifies Causes Behind Near-Miss Incident at Austin Airport
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has concluded that a combination of lacking safety technology and human error were behind a near-miss incident involving aircraft from Southwest Airlines and FedEx at an Austin, Texas airport last year. On February 4, 2023, the two jets narrowly avoided a collision by approximately 150 feet after both were […]
Embraer Expands Sustainable Fuel Initiative with Avfuel at Melbourne Orlando International Airport
Embraer has announced a significant expansion of its commitment to sustainable aviation by enhancing its partnership with Avfuel. This collaboration focuses on the increased use of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at Melbourne Orlando International Airport (KMLB). Initially formed in July 2021, this alliance initially facilitated the quarterly delivery of an 8,000-gallon load of SAF to […]
Close Call at Mumbai Airport: IndiGo and Air India Jets in Runway Scare
In a tense sequence of events at Mumbai Airport yesterday, a potentially catastrophic incident was narrowly averted when an IndiGo aircraft landed on the same runway from which an Air India jet was taking off. This harrowing encounter has prompted an immediate investigation by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), which also led to […]
TAP Air Portugal Expands Brazilian Network with New A330 Flights to Florianópolis
TAP Air Portugal is set to expand its operations in Brazil, announcing the addition of Florianópolis as its twelfth destination in the country. Starting this September, the airline will introduce three weekly flights to Aeroporto Internacional de Florianópolis – Hercílio Luz. The route will be serviced by the Airbus A330-200, which offers a capacity of […]
FAA Issues New Airworthiness Directive for Gulfstream GVII Series After Engine Mount Failure
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) targeting specific Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation models, the GVII-G500 and GVII-G600. This regulatory measure stems from a critical safety concern raised after the discovery of a failed rear engine mount on one of these aircraft during a preflight inspection. The malfunction, notably visible as […]
Investigation Underway After American Airlines Plane Incident in Jamaica
Overseas investigators are en route to Jamaica following a runway incident at Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport involving an American Airlines aircraft last night. The aircraft, identified as Flight AA850—a Boeing 737-823—reportedly veered off the runway during its landing sequence around 9:30 p.m. The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA), the nation’s aviation regulator, confirmed that […]
Nigeria Leads in Clearing Blocked Airline Funds, IATA Reveals
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently reported a notable 28% reduction in the total funds blocked by governments, affecting airline revenues from ticket sales and other activities. By the end of April 2024, the amount stood at approximately $1.8 billion, marking a decrease of $708 million since December 2023. IATA has consistently advocated for […]
New Study Reveals Sustainable Aviation Fuel Reduces Contrail Formation
In a groundbreaking study titled “Emission and Climate Impact of Alternative Fuels” (ECLIF3), new findings suggest that using 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in commercial airliners not only reduces the aircraft’s carbon footprint but may also diminish the formation of contrails. This collaborative research, involving industry giants such as Airbus, Rolls-Royce, the German Aerospace […]