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.
Cathay Pacific Hits Million-passenger Mark in January
Cathay Pacific Airways has announced that it flew over one million passengers in January.
Starlux Launches Flights to Los Angeles
Taiwan-based carrier Starlux Airlines will fly between Taipei and Los Angeles starting in April.
airBaltic carries 67% more passengers in January 2023
Latvian carrier airBaltic (BT) has announced that it carried 67% more passengers in January 2023.
AirAsia Eyes 15 New A321neos, Teases Southeast Asia Units
AirAsia looks to lease 15 Airbus A321neos, its first significant fleet expansion since the beginning of the pandemic.
Air France to Increase Service to Canada this Summer
Air France is adding a new route between Paris and Ottawa in June 2023.
LATAM to Expand North, Connecting Orlando and Bogotá
LATAM Airlines will increase its presence in the North American market beginning in June 2023.
Hawaiian Narrows Q4 Loss, Reports Low Japanese Recovery
While Hawaiian Airlines was slow in its return to profitability, it reported low fourth-quarter losses.
AerCap Celebrates 50th Boeing 737-800BCF Delivery
AerCap has completed the delivery of its 50th Boeing 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter aircraft.
Liege Airport Aircraft Movement Limit Is Set
Liege Airport has mainly focused on freight operations and has grown to be Belgium’s main cargo hub.
United Celebrates First Graduating Class of Flight Academy Pilots
United Airlines (UA) celebrated the first graduating class of its Aviate Academy at Phoenix Goodyear Airport in Arizona.
Alaska Airlines Plans Streaming-fast Satellite WiFi on E175
Alaska Airlines will install WiFi services on its regional aircraft fleet.
American Airlines Cargo to Deliver Humanitarian Supplies to Haiti
The American Airlines-Airlink partnership comes as Haiti struggles to control a deadly cholera outbreak.
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.