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 →
NEWSJan 18, 2024Hawaiian-Alaska Merger Halted Amid Lawsuit by Company ShareholderIn December, Alaska Airlines announced plans to merge with Hawaiian Airlines. If this merger were approved, the airlines of the 49th and 50th U.S. states would join forces, albeit remaining separate entities. Despite this, a Hawaiian Airlines stakeholder filed a lawsuit against the merger to prevent it from proceeding.Read More →
NEWSJan 16, 2024Federal Judge Blocks $3.8B Acquisition of Spirit Airlines, Stock Plummets 61% A Federal Judge blocked the acquisition of Spirit Airlines by JetBlue, a merger that would have produced the fifth-largest airline in the United States. The ruling by District Judge William Young from Boston cited antitrust laws, saying the merger "does violence to the core principle of antitrust law: to protect the United States' markets -- and its market participants -- from anticompetitive harm."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 10, 2023EXCLUSIVE: Qatar Airways Unveils New Special LiveryQatar Airways recently signed a new deal with Formula One earlier this year, replacing Gulf competitor Emirates as the official airline partner. To commemorate this new partnership, Qatar Airways unveiled a brand new Formula One special livery on one of its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.Read More →
STORIESAug 09, 2023Championing Inclusivity at 30,000 Feet: KLM's Inspiring InitiativesOn August 1st 2023, KLM chose to show its inclusivity by supporting the LGBTQ community. The air carrier scheduled two flights emphasizing its ideology, championing both the LGTBQ community and their allies.Read More →
NEWSJul 05, 2023Qatar Airways to Be Official Airline of Formula 1 for 2024 SeasonFormula 1 has announced the racing calendar for the 2024 FIA Formula One World Championship after receiving approval from the World Motor Sport Council. The 2024 season will again feature Qatar Airways as Formula 1's official airline and global partner.Read More →
NEWSJun 19, 2023Raytheon Technologies Announces Next Steps in Hybrid-Electric Propulsion TestingRaytheon Technologies (RTX) kicked off this year's Paris Airshow announcing a significant milestone in its pursuit for widespread sustainable aviation. The company has finally completed a rated power test of its one-megawatt (1MW) electric motor intended to be fitted to Raytheon's De Havilland Dash 8-100 demonstrator as part of its hybrid-electric project.Read More →
NEWSMay 27, 2023Emirates Announces Penelope Cruz as its New Brand AmbassadorEmirates has announced that Penelope Cruz will be the airline's new brand ambassador starting this summer. The Spanish Academy Award winning actress and philanthropist is a frequent flyer on Emirates flights, having visited Dubai multiple times in the past.Read More →
ROUTESApr 19, 20232023 F1 British Grand Prix: Qatar Airways Resumes Flights to BirminghamThe resumption of Qatar Airways services to Birmingham, England, coincides with the upcoming Formula 1® British Grand Prix 2023.Read More →