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.
Aerolíneas Argentinas to Launch US Flights from Aeroparque
Aerolíneas Argentinas has launched flights connecting Buenos Aires’s downtown airport, Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP), with Miami and New York.
New UK-US Airline Buys First Plane: A Superjumbo
UK startup carrier Global Airlines has bought the first of three Airbus A380 aircraft it plans to purchase, according to the new airline.
Teamster FAs Vote Down Sun Country Tentative Agreement
Sun Country Airlines Flight Attendants rejected a new tentative contract with an overwhelming majority.
TAAG Angola Reports US$800,000 Profit in 2022
TAAG Angola Airlines has announced its 2022 financial results, with a profit of more than US$800,000.
Air Serbia Debuts Chicago-Belgrade Nonstop Flights
Air Serbia has officially touched down at Chicago O’Hare Airport after an almost ten-hour flight from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport.
Air Canada to Partner with Flydubai on 60 Destinations
Air Canada and Flydubai have announced interline and codeshare agreements between the two carriers.
Etihad Airways Launches Flights to Osaka
Etihad Airways has announced that it will launch flights between Abu Dhabi and Osaka, Japan on October 1, 2023.
Joe Biden Wants US Airlines to Pay Stranded Passengers
POTUS and the DOT want to implement a new rule for compensating airline passengers impacted by cancellations or flight delays.
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.