STORIESMay 01, 2024Boeing Whistleblower Found Dead After Testifying Against CompanyA Boeing whistleblower was found dead in an apparent suicide in a parking lot in South Carolina. The whistleblower, John Barnett, was in an ongoing legal case against Boeing for a 2017 complaint against the aerospace giant. Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 19, 2024Understanding Aviation Law for Pilots and Passengers Have you ever wondered what your right as a passenger are when flying? What rules do pilots and airlines have to follow? This article covers all that and more. Read More →
NEWSMar 05, 2024Lufthansa Considers Ditching ITA Airways Buyout After Hitting EU Scrutiny Deutsche Lufthansa AG, one of Europe's major airlines, finds itself tangled in a complex web of negotiations and regulatory scrutiny surrounding its offered acquisition of ITA Airways, the successor to Italy's former flagship carrier, Alitalia. The latest developments suggest that Lufthansa may reconsider its investment in ITA Airways due to the strict demands imposed by the European Union (EU) and the uncertainties surrounding the deal's antitrust implications.Read More →
NEWSMar 04, 2024$1 Billion Lawsuit Filed: Passengers Claim Alaska Airlines and Boeing Put Lives at RiskThree passengers on Alaska Airlines Flight 1812, which had an incident involving a door plug blowing off mid-flight in January, are suing the airline and Boeing for $1 billion. The case includes negligence for allegedly ignoring the signs of an impending incident.Read More →
NEWSMar 01, 2024Ryanair Challenges Evidence from ex-FBI Official in Antitrust Lawsuit Against Booking.comRyanair has become a household name for offering extremely low fares and bare-bones service. Its business and operational strategy allow it to be one of the most profitable airlines in the world. Since 2020, the ultra-low-cost airline and internet travel giant Booking.com ran into a legal quarrel.Read More →
INFORMATIONALFeb 20, 2024What Can JetBlue Expect After Activist Investor Carl Icahn Acquired a 10% Stake in the Airline?Activist investor Carl Icahn has taken a 10% interest in JetBlue by purchasing 33.6 million shares of its stock in January and February. His investment has caused a more than 18% rise in the prices of JetBlue stock, a phenomenon known as the Icahn Rise. There are several possible reasons for Icahn taking a stake in JetBlue, ranging from a simple profit-taking opportunity to long-term airline control.Read More →
NEWSFeb 19, 2024Aero Dili Criticized After Posting Aviation YouTuber's Passport Online in Revenge Against Negative Flight ReviewA recent incident involving Josh Cahill and Aero Dili, an airline based in East Timor, has ignited a firestorm of criticism. This incident raised serious questions about data privacy and ethical business practices. The saga began when Josh Cahill, a travel vlogger on YouTube with 681,000 subscribers, published a negative review of his experience flying with Aero Dili in October 2023.Read More →
NEWSFeb 16, 2024Parents Sue United Airlines After Six-Year-Old Daughter Burned by Hot Meal Falling Off Tray TableAn Israeli couple is suing United Airlines after their six-year-old daughter was burned by a hot meal that fell off a malfunctioning tray table. The incident occurred on a flight from Tel Aviv (TLV) to Newark (EWR) in July 2022.Read More →
NEWSFeb 14, 2024European Union Approves Korean Air's $1.4 Billion Acquisition of Asiana AirlinesA merger between South Korea's two largest airlines, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, has been under discussion for several years. After uncertainty over the merger's status, news emerged showing that progress is continuing. On February 13, the European Commission approved Korean Air's acquisition of Asiana Airlines, providing another green light for the merger.Read More →
NEWSFeb 13, 2024Taylor Swift's Controversial Private Jet Flights: Examining the Legality of Flight TrackingTaylor Swift's private jet utilization has increased as she continues to become popular. In 2023, she produced 138 tons of carbon from flying on her private jet, 1200 times greater than the average human's carbon dioxide emission per year. In the wake of Swift's woes, celebrity use of private jets has become a hot-button issue. Read More →
