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.
Strike at Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Ground Flights
The announced strike by the ver.di trade union will affect Berlin Brandenburg Airport operations.
Wizz Air Targets Turkish Expansion
Wizz Air (W6) will increase flights to Turkish and Arab leisure destinations for the 2023 summer season.
Colombia to Again Review Proposed Avianca-Viva Tie-up
Colombia’s Aerocivil had already rejected the proposed Avianca-Viva Air merger once.
Etihad Airways Increases Jakarta Flights to Twice Daily
One of the national carriers of the UAE will increase its service between Abu Dhabi and the Indonesian capital.
American Airlines to Resume Dallas/Fort Worth-Shanghai Flights
The biggest carrier in the world, American Airlines, has announced that it will resume flights to Shanghai, China.
Alaska Airlines Plans to Add 3,500 Employees in 2023
The Alaska Airlines 2023 hiring spree includes flight attendants, pilots, and customer service agents.
TAP Air Portugal Cabin Staff Warns of Repeat Strike
Portugal’s National Union of Civil Aviation Flight Personnel announced its plans for the strike on January 9.
London Stansted Airport to Start Runway Revamp
London Stansted Airport will use over 50,000 tons of asphalt on its five-month runway revamp project.
Cathay Pacific Plans Big China Capacity Boost
Cathay Pacific will double its flight schedule to 13 destinations across mainland China.
Hainan Airlines, Air China to Expand US Schedules
Following the Chinese Government's plan to relax covid restrictions, Hainan Airlines (HU) and Air China (CA) have revealed plans to expands their US schedules.
Aerolíneas Argentinas to Lease Boeing 737 Freighters
The leased Boeing 737 freighters will end Aerolíneas Argentinas’ 16-year gap without a dedicated cargo aircraft.
Deep Dive: Southwest Airlines Holiday Meltdown
What was the cause of the holiday flight delays, and why was Southwest Airlines the only US carrier to cancel flights.
American, United Cap Prices amid Southwest Cancellations
American Airlines and United Airlines have stated that they will impose price caps on travel from select cities.
El Al Offers to Buy Dreamliner Built for Another Customer
The Israeli flag carrier has 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners in its fleet and has an additional one on the way.
Porter Airlines Announces Calgary, Edmonton Expansion
Toronto-based Porter Airlines is continuing its westward expansion, adding Calgary and Edmonton to its network.
American Airlines Updates Loyalty Rewards Program
American Airlines (AA) has announced upcoming changes to its AAdvantage program. Here is how member’s will be affected.
Delta Air Lines to Increase 2023 Earnings Twofold
Yesterday, Delta Air Lines (DL) issued an announcement stating that it expected its revenue to increase by 15 to 20% next year thanks to the travel boom seen by the carrier. This revenue growth will nearly double its projected 2022 earnings as the airline expects its free cash flow to rise from around US$2bn to over US$4bn in 2024.
Lufthansa to End 2022 Strong, Raises Profit Forecast
Strong demand for air travel ha raised passenger earnings for the Lufthansa Group above pre-pandemic levels.
Embraer Pushes back Turboprop Launch Decision
Embraer has determined that its suppliers can not meet its goal for the company’s new turboprops.
JetBlue Boss gets Two-Year Contract Extension
The JetBlue (B6) boss who guided the airline through Covid and transatlantic expansion has been given a two-year contract extension.