NEWSAug 23, 2023Qantas Adds 250,000 International Seats, Orders New Boeing 787-10sOn August 21, Qantas announced plans to increase its international capacity ahead of a reported order for an unspecified number of additional Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft.Read More →
NEWSAug 22, 2023Google and Microsoft to Invest in Sustainable Aviation FuelTwo of the world's largest technology companies announced plans to invest in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) this month. Google and Microsoft will contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of the aviation sector, which accounts for 2% of global carbon dioxide emissions. SAF is widely regarded as one of the most feasible ways to make aviation more sustainable in the short-term.Read More →
NEWSAug 21, 2023Police Scooter Catches Fire Inside Dulles Airport, Prompts EvacuationParts of the famed Dulles departure terminal were closed Saturday night after a police vehicle caught fire. Fortunately nobody was seriously hurt but the incident remains concerning nonetheless. Read More →
NEWSAug 20, 2023Airlines Waive Several Fees as Hurricane Hillary Heads for CaliforniaTropical depression Hillary is wreaking havoc on west coast aviation operations with numerous airlines delaying flights. This article also includes airline change policies in regards to the storm and Southern California. Read More →
ROUTESAug 17, 2023American Airlines Announces Massive European ExpansionAmerican Airlines just announced its largest trans-Atlantic expansion since 2019, as outlined in an official press release by the airline. Effective from Summer 2024, the carrier will add three new European destinations and increase services to multiple more cities.Read More →
NEWSAug 17, 2023Child Burned on Vistara Flight, Airline RespondsAirlines commonly provide passengers with compensation and reimbursement for a variety of incidents...but what about for spilling hot water? This exact scenario unfolded on a Vistara flight where a young child was accidentally burned with hot water.Read More →
NEWSAug 16, 2023Pakistan to Privatize Pakistan International Airlines: Will it Save the Airline?Pakistan plans to privatize its loss-making state-owned carrier Pakistan International Airlines. The airline has been unprofitable for years due to flight bans, unqualified pilots, and Pakistan's economic and political issues. Will this be enough to save the airline?Read More →
NEWSAug 16, 2023Qatar Airways Sponsors Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix and MoreQatar Airways will sponsor the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix, scheduled from October 6 to 8 at Lusail International Circuit. The airline will also sponsor a rugby match between New Zealand and South Africa taking place on August 25. Both initiatives are part of Qatar Airways' commitment to the sports industry.Read More →
NEWSAug 15, 2023Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Air Becomes Sponsor of Atlético de MadridRiyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's newly launched secondary flag carrier, has signed a sponsorship deal with Spanish football team Atlético de Madrid. The multi-year partnership will see Riyadh Air become the team's main sponsor and official airline partner. This is the first sports sponsorship deal Riyadh Air has announced since launching in March.Read More →
NEWSAug 15, 2023Israel's El Al in Talks to Buy Up to 30 Airbus A321neosIsrael's flag carrier El Al is in "serious" talks with Airbus to purchase up to 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft. The talks, which would represent the first time that El Al uses Airbus aircraft, come at a strong time for the airline. El Al is expanding its fleet and route network due to high profitability and international tourism to Israel.Read More →
