In the days leading up to a door plug blowout on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282, operated by a Boeing 737 MAX, maintenance staff at the airline reportedly requested that the aircraft be taken offline for
United Airlines executives have expressed concerns regarding the Boeing 737 MAX, particularly the MAX-10 variant, impacting the airline’s future growth strategies. In the 2023 year-end financial call, Chief Executive Scott Kirby, alongside other leaders, highlighted
Alaska Airlines has finalized inspections of its first batch of 737-9 MAX aircraft, preparing them for a return to commercial service. The airline announced plans to recommence operations with these aircraft starting with Flight 1146,
American Airlines has received tentative approval from the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to launch a new nonstop service connecting New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) with Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND). This
Iraqi low-cost carrier Fly Baghdad has suspended all operations and cancelled flights on every route following sanctions imposed by the U.S. Treasury Department. The sanctions, levied by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
Sun Country Airlines has announced the launch of a new nonstop service connecting Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). This service is set to begin on May 17, 2024, and
Canadian airline WestJet has recently announced its plans to expand its fleet with the addition of five new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. This move is part of a multi-billion-dollar investment in the airline’s order
Alaska Airlines has conducted in-house inspections on its Boeing 737 Max 9 fleet following a critical incident earlier this month. The result? According to Alaska Airlines CEO Ben Minicucci, in an exclusive interview with NBC
Air France has announced new nonstop flight service connecting Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport with Charles de Gaulle International Airport in Paris, France. This development marks the first-ever nonstop connection between Phoenix and France. The
Emirates has announced an increase in its flight frequency on the Dubai – Rio de Janeiro route, introducing a fifth weekly service commencing on December 7, 2024. The additional Saturday flight aims to cater to
In a recent aviation incident, an Air France Airbus A350 experienced a tail strike upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Sunday, January 21, 2024. The aircraft, registered as F-HTYH and part of the
In a landmark move, the oneworld® Alliance has launched its first fully branded airport lounge at Seoul’s Incheon International Airport, ahead of its 25th anniversary. This collaboration with Swissport and the team behind the ASPIRE
Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) members have overwhelmingly voted in favor of a new contract with Southwest Airlines, marking the end of prolonged negotiations that began in 2020. The new contract, which extends through December
Virgin Atlantic’s VS127 flight from Manchester Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, scheduled for Monday, January 15, was cancelled just before takeoff. The cancellation followed a passenger’s discovery of missing bolts on the aircraft’s
An Atlas Air Boeing 747 cargo jet was forced to execute an emergency landing at Miami International Airport due to an engine fire. The Boeing 747-8 aircraft, as confirmed by Flightaware data, encountered this malfunction
Emirates and Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras S.A (Azul) have expanded their existing partnership by launching a reciprocal loyalty programme. This new arrangement allows members of Emirates Skywards and TudoAzul, the frequent flyer programs of the
Akasa Air, based in India, has confirmed an additional order for 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. This announcement, made at the Wings India 2024 airshow, includes the purchase of the 737-10 model along with more
Frontier Airlines has announced the establishment of a new crew base at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, scheduled to open in June 2024. The new base is expected to create
Boeing Airplanes has announced the appointment of Admiral Kirkland H. Donald, U.S. Navy (Ret.) as a special advisor to Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun, effective immediately. Admiral Donald, along with a team of external
Spirit Airlines experienced a notable decline in its share value following a court ruling that halted its proposed $3.8 billion merger with JetBlue. The decision, which came amid concerns about the merger’s potential anticompetitive effects,
In a significant legal development, a federal court has halted JetBlue Airways‘ proposed $3.8 billion acquisition of Spirit Airlines. U.S. District Judge William Young in Boston ruled in favor of the U.S. Department of Justice,
Russian flag carrier Aeroflot has announced the resumption of regular flights to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, starting from January 31, 2024. These flights, scheduled twice a week, will depart from Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport. Ho
In a recent safety inspection of Boeing 737 Max aircraft operated by Indian airlines, a missing washer was discovered on one of the planes, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) reported on Tuesday. This
In a recent incident at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, a passenger on an IndiGo flight was filmed assaulting the pilot during an in-flight announcement concerning flight delays. The video, which has gone viral on
