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.
Porter Airlines Adds Ottawa-Vancouver Transcon Route
Porter Airlines announced a new daily transcontinental service between Ottawa and Vancouver.
Air India, Vistara Enter Interline Partnership
Air India and Vistara enter interline partnership, brining the two Tata Group-owned carriers closer ahead of merger.
American Airlines Pilots Vote to Authorize Strike
The APA, representing 15,000 American Airlines pilots, has announced that most members voted in favor of authorizing a strike.
The Last Revenue CRJ200 Flight for Endeavor Air
On Sunday, April 30, Endeavor Air operated its last revenue CRJ200 flight. The type was the smallest aircraft in Delta’s fleet.
ANA Parent Swings to First Operating Profit in Three Years
All Nippon Airways (NH) parent company ANA Holdings announced that it has earned its first operating profit in over three years.
Alaska Airlines Launches Partnership With STARLUX
Seattle-based Alaska Airlines has announced a new partnership with Taiwan-based carrier STARLUX.
Watchdog Opposes Qantas’s Mining Charter Acquisition
Australia’s competition regulator blocked Qantas’ US$409m acquisition of Australian charter carrier Alliance Aviation.
Air Malta to Be Dissolved, New Flag Carrier in the Works
Air Malta will be dissolved by the end of 2023 as the Maltese Government plans to create a new flag carrier.
Southwest Airlines Resumes Operations After Brief ‘Technical Issue’
Earlier this morning, a “technical issue” caused Southwest Airlines to temporarily halt departures. Now, the airline has resumed operations.
Kenya Airport Runway Closes After Aborted Takeoff
Kenya’s main airport, Jomo Kenyatta International has temporarily closed its only runway 06/24 after an aborted takeoff.
RwandAir to Start First-ever Nonstop Flights to Paris
RwandAir will start flights between Kigali International Airport and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport on June 27, 2023.
Qatar Airways Takes Delivery of First 737 MAX
Qatar Airways has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The 737 MAX 8 aircraft registered A7-BSC departed Boeing's Everett Paine Field on April 13th, bound for Reykjavik Keflavik International Airport before continuing to Doha Hamad International Airport.
Emirates Adds Third Daily Flight to Tel Aviv
Emirates has announced that it will be adding a third daily flight between Israel and Dubai starting May 1.
Nouvelair Resumes Flights to Russia After Three-Month Hiatus
This past Friday, April 7, Nouvelair Tunisie resumed its flights to Moscow Vnukovo International Airport (VKO) from its Monastir Habib Bourguiba Airport (MIR) hub. This marks the first flight for the airline after a three-month hiatus.
Boeing, Airbus Announce 2023 First Quarter Deliveries
Today, Boeing announced that it had delivered 130 jets over the first quarter of 2023, surpassing rival Airbus, which delivered 127 planes.
JetBlue Launches Two Florida Routes from Worcester
JetBlue Airways has announced that it will launch two Florida routes from Worcester Regional Airport (ORH).
Hong Kong Express Receives First Airbus A321neo
Hong Kong Express has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo as the carrier prepares to surpass pre-pandemic levels.
Delta Restarting Minneapolis-Tokyo Nonstop Flights
On Saturday, March 25, Delta Air Lines finally resumed its nonstop service between Minneapolis and Tokyo.
TAAG Angola Increases Luanda-Lisbon Frequency
Angola flag carrier TAAG Angola Airlines will increase its frequency between Luanda, Angola, and Lisbon, Portugal.
WestJet Cargo Gets Green Light to Begin Operations
WestJet Cargo has finally received approval from Transport Canada, certifying the airline’s Boeing 737-800 converted freighters.