Elliott Investment Management L.P., managing funds with a substantial investment of approximately $1.9 billion in Southwest Airlines, has formally expressed its dissatisfaction with the airline’s direction in a detailed letter to the Board of Directors.
The final BelugaXL, often referred to simply as BXL, has officially joined the Airbus Transport International (ATI) fleet. This marks the culmination of the aircraft’s role as a test platform since 2018 and the completion
Air India has announced the commencement of direct flights between Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru and London Gatwick Airport, starting August 18. This strategic expansion makes Bengaluru the fifth Indian city with a direct air
Allegiant Air, a Las Vegas-based ultra-low-cost carrier, has revised its expectations for Boeing’s delivery schedule, significantly cutting the number of 737 MAX planes it anticipates receiving this year. The airline now plans to integrate six
Santo Domingo de Aviación (Sadoavi) is nearing completion of the certification process under the Dominican Aeronautical Regulation (RAD 121), positioning it to receive an airworthiness certificate (AOC) and enter the commercial aviation market in the
On Sunday, an Austrian Airlines flight, designated as Flight OS434, encountered severe atmospheric conditions en route from Palma de Mallorca, Spain, to Vienna, Austria, resulting in notable damage to the aircraft. The plane, an Airbus
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
An Alaska Airlines flight, AS291, en route from Kansas City to Seattle had to execute a turnaround just half an hour after takeoff due to a suspected fuel leak. The aircraft, which had departed Kansas
Luxaviation has recently expanded its UK charter fleet with the addition of a Hawker Beechcraft 900XP. This midsize business jet, known for its versatility and comfort, can accommodate up to eight passengers and is managed
At the annual shareholder meeting on Friday, Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie firmly stated that the company is not contemplating a Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This declaration comes despite the recent collapse of a potential acquisition
Yesterday marked a significant expansion for ITA Airways as their first flight from Rome Fiumicino touched down at Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana. The Airbus A321neo received a ceremonial water arch salute upon arrival,
Textron Aviation Defense, a business unit of Textron, has secured a significant modification contract from the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center based at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH. The contract, valued at $29.3 million,
Airbus has initiated the construction of a new assembly line for its A320neo-family aircraft in Toulouse. This development, intended to replace an older facility, is designed to streamline production without increasing the total number of
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reported that an American Airlines Boeing 737-800 encountered a tail strike upon landing at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD). The incident, which involved flight AA2715 arriving from West Palm
A federal judge recently affirmed safety penalties against United Airlines following a distressing incident in 2021 where an employee lost five toes after being run over by an aircraft tire. The ruling permits the Occupational
