Aviation News
These Aviation News postings will keep you up-to-date on the latest developments in the aviation industry, apprised of developing trends in aircraft design and manufacturing, and informed of market trends affecting the aviation companies with the largest market shares. They will bring a new perspective on changes in the airline industry. These posts vary from new routes to donations made by airlines to charities. It will keep readers informed and engaged with all the latest news. Anything aviation related will be covered here.
JetBlue Announces Caribbean Expansion
New York-based- JetBlue has announced its plans to expand its Caribbean and US network. The carrier has announced the launch of two new destinations from its hubs at New York (JFK), Boston Logan (BOS), Orlando (MCO), and Los Angeles (LAX).
Air France Presents A350 Cabin Upgrade at AIX2023
Air France (AF) has unveiled a new cabin design for its Airbus A350 aircraft at this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg, Germany.
Israir to Submit Smartwings Transaction Proposal to Chinese Shareholder
The Israir Group, which owns Israeli carrier Israir, has submitted its transaction proposals for the Chinese shareholding of Czech carrier Smartwings.
ETOPS: History, Evolution, Current Applications
The aviation industry has many acronyms that are used to reference everything from take-off delays to airport names, and one that stands out is ETOPS.
LEVEL Unveils ‘El Mago Pop’ Livery on First A330-300
Barcelona-based LEVEL Airlines (IB) has unveiled its new “El Mago Pop” livery on its fifth Airbus A330-300.
Aerolíneas Argentinas to Launch US Flights from Aeroparque
Aerolíneas Argentinas has launched flights connecting Buenos Aires’s downtown airport, Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), with Miami and New York.
New UK-US Airline Buys First Plane: A Superjumbo
UK startup carrier Global Airlines has bought the first of three Airbus A380 aircraft it plans to purchase, according to the new airline.
Teamster FAs Vote Down Sun Country Tentative Agreement
Sun Country Airlines Flight Attendants rejected a new tentative contract with an overwhelming majority.
TAAG Angola Reports US$800,000 Profit in 2022
TAAG Angola Airlines has announced its 2022 financial results, with a profit of more than US$800,000.
Air Serbia Debuts Chicago-Belgrade Nonstop Flights
Air Serbia has officially touched down at Chicago O’Hare Airport after an almost ten-hour flight from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport.
Air Canada to Partner with Flydubai on 60 Destinations
Air Canada and Flydubai have announced interline and codeshare agreements between the two carriers.
Etihad Airways Launches Flights to Osaka
Etihad Airways has announced that it will launch flights between Abu Dhabi and Osaka, Japan on October 1, 2023.
Joe Biden Wants US Airlines to Pay Stranded Passengers
POTUS and the DOT want to implement a new rule for compensating airline passengers impacted by cancellations or flight delays.
Porter Airlines Adds Ottawa-Vancouver Transcon Route
Porter Airlines announced a new daily transcontinental service between Ottawa and Vancouver.
Air India, Vistara Enter Interline Partnership
Air India and Vistara enter interline partnership, brining the two Tata Group-owned carriers closer ahead of merger.
American Airlines Pilots Vote to Authorize Strike
The APA, representing 15,000 American Airlines pilots, has announced that most members voted in favor of authorizing a strike.
The Last Revenue CRJ200 Flight for Endeavor Air
On Sunday, April 30, Endeavor Air operated its last revenue CRJ200 flight. The type was the smallest aircraft in Delta’s fleet.
ANA Parent Swings to First Operating Profit in Three Years
All Nippon Airways (NH) parent company ANA Holdings announced that it has earned its first operating profit in over three years.
Alaska Airlines Launches Partnership With STARLUX
Seattle-based Alaska Airlines has announced a new partnership with Taiwan-based carrier STARLUX.
Watchdog Opposes Qantas’s Mining Charter Acquisition
Australia’s competition regulator blocked Qantas’ US$409m acquisition of Australian charter carrier Alliance Aviation.