Tag: Airlines
NEWS Jan 09, 2026 Portable Charger Catches Fire Mid-Flight, One Passenger Injured An Asiana Airlines Airbus A330 experienced an in-flight fire on Thursday while en-route to Hong Kong. Read More →
NEWS Jan 08, 2026 Avelo’s Fleet Downsizing, Base Closures, and Exit from ICE Charter Sector Signal a New Era of Efficiency In a sweeping series of manoeuvres aimed at fortifying its long-term financial stability, Avelo Airlines has announced a fundamental restructuring of its network and fleet. As of January 8, 2026, the Houston-based carrier is moving to retire nearly its entire Boeing 737-700 sub-fleet, shutter three operational bases, and terminate ICE flights. Read More →
ROUTES Jan 08, 2026 Pivot Airlines Rebrands to Great North Airlines to Spearhead Canada’s Regional Revival In a move that signals a definitive "pivot" away from its storied and at times turbulent past, Pivot Airlines has officially rebranded as Great North Airlines as of January 8, 2026. The Mississauga-based carrier, which has operated primarily as a specialised charter and ACMI provider, is now positioning itself to fill the widening gap in Canada’s regional aviation sector. Read More →
NEWS Jan 07, 2026 Alaska Airlines' Record-Breaking Boeing Order To Launch New Europe and Asia Routes In a move that signals a bold new era for the Pacific Northwest’s hometown carrier, Alaska Airlines has officially cemented its position as a global contender. On January 7, 2026, the airline announced the largest aircraft order in its 94-year history, securing a massive commitment with Boeing to fuel an aggressive international expansion. Read More →
ROUTES Jan 05, 2026 LOT Polish Airlines Debuts New Boeing 737 MAX 8 Cabin In a milestone for Central and Eastern European aviation, LOT Polish Airlines officially placed its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 featuring a fully revamped cabin into commercial service on January 2, 2026. Read More →
NEWS Jan 01, 2026 ATC ‘Keep Your Speed Up’ Instruction Preceded United 737 MAX 8 Houston Runway Excursion Freshly released investigative documents from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have shed new light on the March 8, 2024, runway excursion involving a United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8. The report highlights a critical sequence of events in which Air Traffic Control (ATC) instructions, the pilot's perception of runway conditions, and a high-speed exit manoeuvre converged to send the aircraft into the grass at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Read More →
NEWS Dec 30, 2025 Iraqi Basra Airlines Secures Air Operator Certificate In a milestone for the Iraqi aviation industry, the start-up carrier Basra Airlines (BSQ) has officially secured its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA). This certification, granted on December 30, 2025, elevates the carrier to a fully authorised operator, allowing it to transition from charter and test flights to scheduled commercial service. Read More →
NEWS Dec 23, 2025 Ryanair to Appeal $302 Million Italian Fine Over Alleged Travel Agency Restrictions Ryanair has announced its intention to challenge a €255.8 million ($302 million) fine imposed by Italy's competition authority, which accused the airline of obstructing travel agencies and online booking platforms from selling its flights. Read More →
ROUTES Dec 23, 2025 Gulf Air and Turkish Airlines Expand Codeshare Partnership In a major move to bolster connectivity between the Middle East and Europe, Gulf Air and Turkish Airlines have officially announced a significant expansion of their codeshare agreement. Confirmed today, December 23, 2025, the enhanced partnership unlocks five new high-demand destinations for passengers travelling from Bahrain through the global hub of Istanbul. Read More →
ROUTES Dec 22, 2025 Air France Suspends Paris-Manila Service for Summer 2026 Air France has announced a significant adjustment to its Southeast Asian network, confirming that its direct service between Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Manila (MNL) will transition from year-round to seasonal operation starting in 2026. Read More →