NEWSMay 09, 2023This Bolivian Airline is Finally Replacing its Aging FleetAfter years of trying to refresh its aging fleet, the flag carrier of Bolivia — Boliviana de Aviación (BOA) — will finally be able to obtain a330s to serve its long-haul flights.Read More →
NEWSMay 09, 2023Delta Introduces Electric Ground Vehicles at Two Hubs, Furthers Commitment to Sustainable FutureOne of the overlooked parts of commercial aviation is the ground operation airlines must coordinate while aircraft are on the ramp. From loading bags to fueling aircraft, ramp agents use a wide variety of vehicles to assist them with such tasks. These ground service vehicles have traditionally been powered by fossil fuels. Delta Airlines, however, is beginning to replace them with more environmentally sustainable alternates.Read More →
NEWSMay 09, 2023Unabated Travel Surge Propels Dubai Airport to Exceed Pre-Covid Passenger Traffic LevelsAccording to CEO Paul Griffiths, the world's busiest international airport is poised to exceed the 2019 passenger traffic level this year and may end with more than 90 million passengers, surpassing the 86.4 million handled in 2019.Read More →
NEWSMay 09, 2023Azul and United Airlines Expand Codeshare Partnership to Include 6 New U.S. CitiesAzul and United Airlines are expanding their partnership to include six new United States cities. The airline offers service from smaller Brazilian cities to the U.S. and this new agreement will help expand its foothold in North America.
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NEWSMay 08, 2023BermudAir: All-Business Class Startup Could Launch Soon From BermudaBermudAir is seeking to launch service as a new startup from Bermuda to the East Coast of the United States. The airline will only offer business-class seats catering to well-off executives.Read More →
NEWSMay 08, 2023Biden Administration Introduces Historic New Rules to Hold Airlines Accountable for Cancellations and DelaysThis morning, President Biden and Transportation Secretary Buttigieg spoke on holding airlines accountable at all times throughout the year, regardless of weather delays, and technical issues.Read More →
NEWSMay 08, 2023Emirates and Etihad Expand Interline Partnership to Boost UAE TourismEmirates Airline and Etihad Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their interline agreement and provide travelers with additional itinerary options when visiting the UAE. Read More →
NEWSMay 08, 2023Turkish Airlines Expands Stopover Program, Highlights UEFA Champions League PartnershipTurkish Airlines announced multiple new initiatives at the Arabian Travel Market 2023 conference in Dubai. The airline is adding new routes, a stopover program, sponsorship with the UEFA Champions League, and established new corporate goals.Read More →
NEWSMay 07, 2023Airbus A350 Freighter Entry Postponed to 2026 and Airbus Q1 ResultsDuring the Q1 2023 results briefing, CEO Guillaume Faury announced that the A350 freighter's entry into service date has been postponed from the previous end-2025 time frame by a "few months".Read More →
NEWSMay 06, 2023INCIDENT: Wingtip Flies Off Aircraft on Landing in Sao PauloA Boliviana de Aviacion Boeing 737-800 has been damaged upon its landing at Sao Paulo Guarulhos Int'l Airport in Brazil. A plane-spotting live stream captured the incident in real-time. After the incident, a video was posted to social media from a passenger on the flight, further showcasing damage to the aircraft. Read More →
