Aviation News
These Aviation News postings will keep you up-to-date on the latest developments in the aviation industry, apprised of developing trends in aircraft design and manufacturing, and informed of market trends affecting the aviation companies with the largest market shares. They will bring a new perspective on changes in the airline industry. These posts vary from new routes to donations made by airlines to charities. It will keep readers informed and engaged with all the latest news. Anything aviation related will be covered here.
How ClimateTrade Is Helping Reduce CO2 Emissions
ClimateTrade, the world's first blockchain-based climate marketplace, is helping companies achieve carbon neutrality using innovative carbon emissions offsetting services. The platform allows companies to invest in global climate mitigation projects verified by world standards.
Frontier Will Feature The Costa Rican Two-Toed Sloth On The Tail Of A New Aircraft
Denver-based carrier Frontier Airlines has just unveiled details of a unique new aircraft that will join its fleet next year. This aircraft will feature the Costa Rican two-toed sloth on its tail. Frontier is known for featuring individual animals, each with a unique name and backstory painted on the tails of its Airbus A320-family fleet.
U.S. Startup Northern Pacific Expected to Receive 50 Aircraft By 2026
Alaska-based startup Northern Pacific is expected to receive 50 aircraft in just four years. The ambitious upstart is expected to make $1.3 billion in revenue and $120 million in profit in 2026.
United Airlines Returns To Norway
On May 20th, United Airlines new service connecting Newark (EWR) to Bergen (BGO) began, which also marks United Airlines' return to Norway. United last served Norway in September 2016 when it ended service between Newark and Oslo.
FAA Wants Airlines To Replace 5G Sensitive Equipment
Airline industry leaders are expected to meet with officials from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to speak about issues relating to 5G. This meeting comes a little over two months before the delayed 5G rollout by telecommunication companies near airports across the United States.
Spirit Airlines Begins Service To Memphis
Ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has officially started service to Memphis International Airport (MEM). The carrier operated its inaugural flights from Orlando (MCO) and Las Vegas (LAS) to Memphis. Flights began on April 20th and will operate daily.
Behind the Scenes at DFW
When most people think about airports, they think about taking off, landing, and getting to their destination. What most people do not think about—or even know about, for that matter—is all the behind-the-scenes work it takes to get a plane to its destination.
American's Big New Boeing 737 MAX Order
American Airlines has announced that it has firmed options for an additional 30 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. Deliveries of these 30 additional planes will happen in 2023 and 2024. When delivered complete, the Dallas/Fort Worth-based carrier will have a fleet of 130 MAX aircraft.
American Airlines And Aer Lingus Launch Codeshare Agreement
On January 11th, American Airlines and Aer Lingus launched a new codeshare agreement that will cover flights between Europe and the United States.
JetBlue Lands in Vancouver
Eight months after JetBlue mentioned that they would serve Canada, the New York-based airline has now put flights on sale to Vancouver (YVR). Vancouver is the airline's first destination in Canada and will have flights from both Boston (BOS) and New York (JFK).
Qantas Returns To Rome After 18 Years
Qantas is returning seasonal service to Rome from June 2022 through October. The three times a week service will see Qantas return to Italy after an absence of 18 years. In addition, this marks the Australian airline’s return to continental Europe.
Finnair to serve Seattle next summer
Finnair has announced that it will operate three flights a week to Seattle in 2022 This route could also pave the way for a codeshare agreement between Finnair and fellow Oneworld partner airline, Alaska Airlines.
Allegiant and VivaAerobus Set to Team Up in New Alliance
Allegiant and VivaAerobus have announced that the two carriers plan to establish a new alliance in North America. The two carriers made a joint application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) seeking approval for a commercial airline alliance that would expand low-cost travel between the United States and Mexico.
Singapore Airlines Operates First 737 MAX Service
Singapore Airlines recently operated its first Boeing 737 MAX flight, on a return flight from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT). The airline will continue to operate the type on the route as the airline eases the type back into service.
Spirit Cuts 9% of January Flights Due To Labor Shortages
This week, Spirit Airlines cut 9% of its flights scheduled for January. The reason for this is staffing problems. Because of this cut, the Fort Lauderdale-based airline will have a more conservative outlook in the near term. This will probably last until the end of the first half of 2022, as it gets back on track.
British Airways A380 to Return to San Francisco, Dallas, and Singapore
British Airways has announced that it has added three new Airbus A380 routes to its summer 2022 flight schedule.
Emirates Set to Commence Flights to Tel Aviv
Emirates has announced that it plans to launch a daily service to Tel Aviv, Israel in December. This new route is a major step for the airline, as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) did not recognize Israel until August 2020
Alaska Airlines Adds Cleveland to Network
Alaska Airlines is adding Cleveland to its route map beginning in the summer of 2022. The move comes as the airline continues to further its goal of bringing more feed to its Oneworld partners and more nonstop access to the West Coast.
US Airline Start-Up Aha! Commences Flight Operations
This week saw the latest start-up airline in the United States, take to the skies. Based in Nevada, aha! is a leisure brand of the regional carrier, ExpressJet.
SkyWest Cancels Hundreds of Flights Due to Technical Problem
U.S. regional carrier, SkyWest Airlines was forced to cancel around 700 flights on Thursday, October 21st following an IT problem at the carrier. According to the airline, the disruption was caused by an internal computer issue, which resulted in flight operations being halted for a period of five hours.