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The Sunday after Thanksgiving weekend marked a fresh record for US air travel with the Transportation Security Administration screening more than 3 million passengers in a single day. That doesn’t mean everything went smoothly, of course.    AirHelp Inc., which facilitates compensation for passengers by processing customer service claims for flight disruptions and lost luggage, has released its annual analysis of the best and…

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) demonstrated how it gave its iconic Lockheed P2V-7 aircraft a makeover. The Lockheed P2V-7 Neptune A89-280 aircraft has stood guard over the RAAF Base in Townsville, Queensland since 2012. The iconic maritime patrol and surveillance aircraft flew from Townsville with 10 Squadron from 1962 until the late 1970s, with one of its final missions…

Threats by president-elect Donald Trump to slap 25% tariffs on Canadian imports have caught the attention of Canada’s aerospace industry, which depends heavily on sales of aircraft and aerospace components to US buyers. Trump’s threat of a similar 25% tax on imported Mexican products has also raised questions about potential fallout in that country’s aerospace sector, which produces components for…

New Delhi: The year 2025 is likely to be mixed for India’s aviation sector, with jet fuel prices, grounding of aircraft, and moderation in yields seen as headwinds for the industry, according to rating agency Icra. Improvement in passenger traffic, significant demand for leisure and business travel and increasing air passenger penetration are likely to be the tailwinds for the…

Among the options available in the two-seat, 100 hp segment of general aviation, the majority come in the form of antiquated, 1940s-era taildraggers like Aeroncas and Luscombes or the trusty Cessna 150. In such cases, the ownership experience involves all the concerns of vintage aircraft maintenance, a cramped cockpit with restricted visibility, or both. But today’s bargain combines relatively modern…

Hong Kong Airlines marked its 18th anniversary on November 28, 2024, by announcing that it will relaunch its direct services to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The service will resume starting January 18, 2025. The twice-weekly services will provide additional travel options for passengers travelling between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Vancouver, and those connecting via Hong Kong. The Hong…

On Monday, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association released 2024’s third-quarter aircraft shipment and billing report. According to GAMA, the industry has experienced an increase in the value of aircraft shipments and an increase in piston airplanes, business jets, and turbine helicopters. The slow growth from the first and second quarter, along with comparable numbers from the first nine months of…

Chairman of EgyptAir Holding Company and 2024 President of AFRAA, Yehia Zakaria said at the moment, Africa’s aviation industry finds itself at a crossroads, adding that the challenges the sector in Africa faced in recent years—whether due to global economic shifts, the impact of the pandemic, or rising fuel costs—have tested the operators’ resilience. He disclosed that these challenges also…

An American Airlines flight was forced to return to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) due to a mid-air emergency.  The aircraft, a Boeing 737-823, took off from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) at 08:49 local time on December 1, 2024, according to data from FlightRadar24. The flight was heading to Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas.  At approximately…

At 00:52 on June 6, 1944, the first phase of Operation Overlord began. At 00:52 on June 6, 1944, the first phase of Operation Overlord began. On the ground, occupied France awaited the Allied airborne pathfinders preparing to jump. The transport aircraft, down low and vulnerable, were tasked with flying in unescorted and returning to England to repeat the mission….

A new briefing says the aviation industry must prepare for the effects of climate change and proactively address the growing threat to ensure the continued safety and effectiveness of air travel. The report, “Adapting Aviation to a Changing Climate,” published by the European aviation agencies, EUROCONTROL and ACI EUROPE, says disruptive weather patterns, such as extreme temperatures, storms, and flooding,…

Aeroflot will become the first airline in Russia to operate three Airbus A330 aircraft through a wet-lease agreement. The move follows recent changes to Russia’s air transport regulations, allowing carriers to lease aircraft with crews for domestic operations. Following a preliminary agreement announced on November 30, 2024, Aeroflot plans to take three Airbus A330s from Moscow-based charter carrier iFLY. Once…

Salaries for flight attendants at Southwest Airlines (WN) typically range from $35,500 to $50,000. Top earners can make around $69,000 annually, with some experienced flight attendants earning up to $84.42 per hour. As of May 2024, new Southwest Airlines flight attendants can expect to earn around $33.55 per hour. This starting rate is competitive within the airline industry. Flight attendants typically work…

Home » America Travel News » Cyber Monday and Black Friday Boost December Travel Time as Cruise and Airline Sectors See Major Discounts, and Industry Growth: TTW Reports Monday, December 2, 2024 The 2024 holiday season is already shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent years for the travel industry. This year, Cyber Monday saw a…

Log-in here if you’re already a subscriber NEW YORK, N.Y. – Nearly a decade after Delta Air Lines was instrumental in keeping Bombardier’s C Series project alive, the airline’s chief executive, Ed Bastian, is cool to the idea of Embraer — or anyone — developing a new commercial aircraft for the airline and the broader industry. Speaking at a press…

An Air New Zealand Airbus A320neo aircraft diverted to Auckland due to an in-flight engine issue. The incident occurred on December 1, 2024, involving an Airbus A320-271N, registered as ZK-NHA, operating a scheduled passenger flight NZ249 between Wellington (WLG) and Sydney (SYD). According to data from FlightRadar24.com, the plane departed Wellington Airport at 2:30 a.m. (UTC) and was scheduled to…

Published: 01 Dec. 2024, 18:23 Updated: 01 Dec. 2024, 19:17 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI Korean Air and Asiana Airlines’ planes are stationed at Incheon International Airport. [YONHAP] [NEWS ANALYSIS]   Korean Air’s four-year-long effort to take over Asiana Airlines draws closer to fruition, offering the flag carrier tangible momentum to bulk up and put itself on…

Southwest Airlines says it is ending its cabin service earlier on its flights starting next month. Beginning on Dec. 4, a company spokesperson said, flight attendants will begin preparing the cabin for landing at an altitude of 18,000 feet (5,486 meters) instead of 10,000 feet (3,048 meters). The change in procedure is designed to “reduce the risk of in-flight turbulence…

Turkish Airlines has touched down at Sydney Airport (SYD) after completing its longest ever flight and officially launching the new service from Istanbul to Australia’s capital.  The Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER landed on November 29, 2024, shortly before 18:20, with the carrier’s CEO Bilal Ekşi on board the inaugural flight.   The new service to Sydney began on November 28, 2024,…

Home » Airline News In Africa » Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, and Safran Showcase Commercial Aviation and Urban Mobility to Global Aviation Industry at Marrakech Air Show 2024 Sunday, December 1, 2024 The Marrakech Air Show 2024, held under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, concluded its seventh edition on November 2 after four days of innovation, collaboration,…

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Airline News of US » American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United, and Southwest Ensure Smooth Travel During Thanksgiving Holiday with 232,000 Flights Across the United States Saturday, November 30, 2024 The 2024 Thanksgiving holiday travel season has been a remarkable success for the U.S. airline industry, with several major carriers reporting record-breaking flight volumes and…

In a move toward cleaner skies, California has partnered with major U.S. airlines to roll out sustainable aviation fuels — an innovative alternative to conventional jet fuel. Made from renewable materials like used cooking oil and agricultural waste, SAF can release up to 80% fewer polluting gases compared to traditional jet fuel, according to the International Air Transport Association, which…

Conferences and events form a significant part of the continuous development of the aviation industry. Because the nature of the industry is truly global, there’s always an event happening somewhere in the world at any given time.  Here’s a rundown of all major aviation events, seminars and conferences due to happen in 2025. This is a developing list, which will…

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Sign up for our newsletter and get our latest content in your inbox. Subscribe Indian airlines faced nearly 1,000 hoax bomb threats in the year to 14 November, nearly ten times the total recorded in 2023. According to the country’s deputy civil aviation minister, Murlidhar Mohol, the alarming rise in threats – up to 999 so far this year –…

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has given temporary authorisation to Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways to engage in cooperative conduct under an integrated alliance.  Under the interim authorisation, released on November 29, 2024, Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways can start promoting and selling 28 weekly round-trip flights between Doha and Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.   The airlines requested…

FORT WORTH- Major US carrier American Airlines (AA) is the world’s third biggest by fleet size, currently operating 974 aircraft with an additional 338 on order. Part of the Oneworld alliance, American flies to hundreds of destinations around the world and has partnerships with several more which equips it to sell tickets to each of the world’s inhabited continents, barring…

Those who fly in the beautiful snow-covered North know that the winter brings spectacular views and welcomed gains in performance.  The airplane’s engine, propeller, and wings, which have struggled all summer against the ravages of high temperatures and density altitude, are now in their happy place. Push the throttle forward for takeoff, and you might as well be in an…

There are certain concerns about seniority, retirement age, and other issues after the Vistara merger New Delhi: Amid certain human resource concerns after the Vistara merger, Air India chief Campbell Wilson on Thursday said the enlarged entity offers a “great sort of proposition” for the people and asserted that the airline is a “responsible employer“. Earlier this month, Air India…

“We really believe in hydrogen for the future of aviation,” Guillaume Faury, CEO of Airbus told a meeting organised by the lobby group, the Aerospace, Security, and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD), in Brussels last week But Faury noted, the main obstacle, will not be designing and building the planes, but overcoming the current shortcomings of hydrogen power, and…

Johannesburg-based Airlink has announced it will undergo a change of leadership in 2025. The revelation comes following the decision by its current CEO and Managing Director, Rodger Foster, to step down at the end of March 2025 after almost 33 years at the company’s helm – the carrier’s entire history. Airlink’s current Chief Financial Officer, de Villiers Engelbrecht, will take…

Sign up for our newsletter and get our latest content in your inbox. Subscribe International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced a new partnership with eSAF producer Infinium under a ten-year purchase agreement. The deal will see Infinium supply any of IAG’s five airlines (Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL and Vueling) with power-to-liquid sustainable aviation fuel (eSAF) starting in late…

Advancing Sustainable Aviation with New Fuel Technology The SAF to be supplied is expected to be produced using gasification of biomass and solid waste, with hydrogen generated from renewable energy sources. This innovative production method will result in carbon abatement exceeding 90%, helping the aviation industry to significantly reduce its emissions. The approach also supports a circular economy by utilizing…

Prospective owners requiring six seats and a large payload capacity typically have to spend $150,000 to $300,000 to obtain these capabilities. From the Piper Cherokee Six to the Cessna 206, 207, and 210, most options are quite sought after with correspondingly high acquisition costs. Invariably, any older, early model airplane comes with some ownership and maintenance concerns, and the early…

In an incredibly busy week, low-cost carrier Jetstar has unveiled a brand-new uniform for 6,000 staff members while welcoming its first ever Airbus A320neo aircraft.   On November 28, 2024, the Qantas Group subsidiary airline announced that the first of its new next generation Airbus A320neo aircraft arrived at Melbourne Airport (MEL) earlier in the week.   The A320neo, registered VH-A5A, left…

The airline industry needs to reduce emissions as global travel expands The airline industry needs to reduce emissions as global travel expands The aviation sector is a hard-to-abate industry for decarbonisation and will remain essential for the global economy. Today it contributes around 2-2.5% of global carbon emissions, but as other industries progress their decarbonisation journey, the proportion of aviation’s…

Southwest Airlines is implementing new cabin landing procedures starting December 4th. The change aims to reduce in-flight injuries among cabin crew. We delve into a larger underlying issue affecting all American airlines. Big changes are coming to Dallas-based Southwest Airlines starting on December 4th. The U.S. airline is adjusting its cabin preparation procedures ahead of landing, requiring flight attendants to…

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » easyJet and Major Global Airlines Delay Resuming Flights to Israel Amid Lingering War Like Tensions Despite Recent Ceasefire Announcements Wednesday, November 27, 2024 The global airline industry continues to grapple with the aftermath of the recent conflict in the Middle East, as airlines, including easyJet, delay the resumption of flights to Israel. Despite a ceasefire…

After months of feverish anticipation, the wait is finally over after Emirates officially unveiled its brand new (and first ever) Airbus A350.   At an exclusive event in Dubai on November 27, 2024, the Emirates President Sir Tim Clark along with VIP guests, dignitaries and the media gathered for the new Airbus A350-900’s introduction to the world.  The first of 65…