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Air New Zealand and Tata Consultancy Services have signed a five-year partnership to explore opportunities for digital transformation, innovation and operational efficiency within the airline industry. Air New Zealand and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) have signed a five-year partnership to explore opportunities for digital transformation, innovation and operational efficiency within the airline industry. The agreement sets a framework for collaboration between Air New Zealand…

I don’t exactly fit the standard pilot profile of Game Aerospace’s GB1 GameBird… But there’s always been something about the GameBird that has piqued my interest. The sleek, sexy lines, aggressive facial-esque features, and more often than not, bright and flashy paint schemes make this aerobatic design stand out from the crowd. Never in a million years did I think…

In September 2024, AeroTime attended an exclusive launch event held by low-cost carrier Wizz Air in London. The event, hosted by the airline’s CEO József Váradi, revealed the announcement that the carrier would be introducing the first of its factory-fresh Airbus A321XLR long-range narrowbodied aircraft on a new route being introduced between the UK and Saudi Arabia.      Beginning…

PERTH (March 25): The aviation industry’s transition to net-zero emissions by 2050 requires stronger government and supplier support to ease the financial burden on airlines, said Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) director general Subhas Menon. Subhas, who spoke at the Routes Asia 2025 conference in Perth today, said that airlines are shouldering the heaviest cost load in the shift…

The aviation industry teeters on the edge of a profound change: Single-Pilot Operations (SPO).  SPO (or SiPO) is the concept of operating commercial flights with only one pilot instead of the current standard of two.  Commercial aviation has relied on a minimum of two pilots in the flight deck in recent decades–a standard borne from necessity and refined by technological…

Hefny: Egyptian pilots demonstrate unparalleled excellence and competence By Mohamed Attia The Egyptian Airline Pilots’ Association, led by Captain Ali Roshdy, honored Dr. Sameh Hefny, Minister of Civil Aviation, during its annual Iftar ceremony in recognition of his contributions to the aviation sector. The association presented a commemorative shield to the minister, which was received on his behalf by Captain…

Drones are taking over the skies. From their early start as little more than gimmicky toys to standard industry tools, UAVs are flying into all corners of society. The growth of drone technology has led to a variety of options. Some are great for those looking to fly for fun, and others are perfect for tackling complex industrial inspections. With…

An Asiana Airlines plane lifts off above Korean Air aircraft at Incheon International Airport on Nov. 29, 2024. [NEWS1]   Why is there so much speculation and attention around how Korean Air and Asiana Airlines will combine their frequent flyer programs? It has to do with whose passengers will benefit more from the mileage stacked at the respective airlines, industry…

A Boeing 747-200 hotel that resides adjacent to Stockholm’s Arlanda Airport (ARN) is under threat of being scrapped after its owner declared bankruptcy. The one-of-a-kind accommodation, which has welcomed visitors since it first opened to guests in 2009, has seen thousands of travelers stay in its budget dorms over that time, although it now looks as though the Jumbo-sized hotel’s…

United Airlines announced changes Monday (March 24) to its lounge memberships and rewards credit card offerings. According to a Monday news release from the company, the airline is increasing annual fees while simultaneously introducing new benefits and incentives for cardholders. A CNBC report on Monday said that United individual lounge membership now costs $750 or 94,000 miles. Members who want…

In the competitive world of airline travel, baggage fees have long been a contentious issue. While most airlines have steadily increased the cost of checked baggage over the years, Southwest Airlines stood out as a major US carrier that allowed passengers to check two bags for free. However, that unique policy has now come to an end. Southwest Airlines recently…

The third edition of the Airbus Summit opens today as industry leaders and experts meet to discuss the future of aviation and pioneering sustainable aerospace.  The two-day event begins on March 24, 2025, in Toulouse, France, with speakers including Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury set to take to the stage.   On day one Faury will chat with Bertrand Piccard, Chairman…

“WFW is principal legal advisor to the AWG and provides support across all of its projects.” The Bill is the result of years of hard work by the Indian aviation community, including airlines, and the international aviation community, such as financiers and lessors, who are keen to support Indian aviation. In particular, the Aviation Working Group (the “AWG”) has played…

Home » Airline News In America » How Will American Airlines Bold Status Match Offer Challenge Southwest Airlines and Reshape the Airline Industry? Sunday, March 23, 2025 Southwest Airlines recently made a significant policy change that caused a ripple effect across the airline industry. The decision to eliminate free checked baggage, a feature previously considered an integral part of their…

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Airline News of US » Why Are JetBlue and Spirit Airlines Considering Resuming Flights to Cap-Haitien? What This Means for Haiti’s Travel and Airline Industry Sunday, March 23, 2025 A significant development unfolded in Haiti regarding the reopening of its key airports and potential changes in the flight dynamics with major U.S. carriers. After discussions…

Global airline alliance SkyTeam has launched a new brand campaign and slogan ahead of its 25th anniversary later this year.  On March 20, 2025, SkyTeam unveiled “The Priority is You” campaign in collaboration with creative agency DEPT which the airline alliance says, “offers a modern take on its core values”.  “The priority is you. For 25 years, SkyTeam has been…

I am willing to wager that every pilot has at one time or another asked themselves the big question: “Should I own my own airplane?” This is a complex decision often involving the collaboration of a spouse or significant other, flying partner, and, of course, a banker. And the inflation of the last few years has not made it any…

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Türkiye Sets the Pace for Europe’s Aviation Recovery with Twenty Percent Growth in 2024, Pegasus Airlines Surges Ahead Friday, March 21, 2025 In 2024, Türkiye has firmly established itself as the leader in Europe’s aviation recovery, boasting a remarkable 20% growth in seat capacity compared to pre-pandemic levels. While the rest of Europe struggles to…

Russian airlines are slashing flights due to a growing shortage of planes, as the economic crisis in the country intensifies. Businesses and consumers have been hit by a double whammy of spiralling inflation and high interest rates. In a desperate bid to bring inflation down, the Central Bank was forced to hike interest rates to 21% late last year, a…

The UK’s Farnborough Airport has announced that it has signed a deal with Hydrogen Refinery to supply 12.5 million liters (10,000 tons) annually of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) made locally from waste materials.  In a statement on March 20, 2024, the airport said it is “already one of the largest single-site suppliers of SAF to the business aviation community”, having…

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Asian Airlines Are Building Stronger Regional Links With The Launch Of New Routes, Helping Countries Tap Into Tourism And Trade Growth Saturday, March 22, 2025 Asian airlines are ramping up efforts to improve travel connectivity across the region by launching new routes and expanding their networks. Turkish Airlines, AirAsia X, Vietjet, and Philippine Airlines are…

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Why Heathrow Shutdown Mauls Global Travel Industry, Airlines Face Compensation Tsunami, New Report Shows Much More Friday, March 21, 2025 In a major blow to global travel, Heathrow Airport’s sudden closure has caused massive disruptions, with over 1300 flight cancellations affecting thousands of passengers. The emergency shutdown, which has sent shockwaves through the aviation industry,…

The pro pilot path is not always a straight line—like that fancy magenta line on your moving map—but the destination can be as fulfilling as the proverbial pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. And if someone were to tell the young you that becoming a professional pilot would be one of the best, most rewarding, and highly…

In the world of commercial aviation, aircraft leasing companies (or lessors as they are more commonly known) are broadly seen as the industry’s sleeping giants. While most of the attention of the markets is paid to legacy airlines like American Airlines or Delta Air Lines and some is also paid to aircraft manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus, aircraft lessors are…

Etihad Airways announced that it has entered a partnership with Ethiopian Airlines that includes a codeshare agreement and enhanced connectivity between the Middle East and Africa. Under the collaboration, the two carriers will launch new flights between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Bole Addis Ababa International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa. Ethiopian Airlines will commence services from Addis Ababa…

Boeing will design and manufacture the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter, the Department of the Air Force announced on Friday. Officially designated the F-47, the jet marks a milestone in military aviation. It heralds the arrival of the world’s first sixth-generation fighter jet—a machine poised to redefine air superiority and replace the venerable F-22 Raptor as the U.S. Air…

LONDON – The global travel industry was scrambling on Saturday to reroute passengers and fix battered airline schedules after a huge fire at an electrical substation serving London’s Heathrow Airport forced closure of Europe’s busiest air hub. Some flights resumed on Friday evening, but the shuttering of the world’s fifth-busiest airport for most of the day left tens of thousands…

Lt. Col. Olga Custodio, a retired T-38 instructor pilot and the first Latina U.S. Air Force pilot, is the next speaker in the EAA Aviation Museum Speaker Series. Olga will share her experience of breaking through barriers to get into the cockpit and instructing her fellow airmen in her presentation at the EAA Aviation Museum on Thursday, April 17, at…

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » American Airlines Takes Advantage of Southwest’s Shake-Up with Limited-Time Status Match, Offering Exclusive Perks for A-List Members Saturday, March 22, 2025 In a dynamic move within the airline industry, American Airlines is stepping up its loyalty game by offering a limited-time status match for Southwest Airlines A-List and A-List Preferred members. This development comes as…

In a landmark decision for the United States Air Force, US President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced that Boeing has been awarded a $20 billion contract to develop and produce the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter jet. This sixth-generation aircraft is set to replace Lockheed Martin’s F-22 Raptor air superiority fighter jet.​ “After a rigorous…

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » Air India Takes a Leap into the Future with the Launch of Its Powerful Centre of Digital Innovation in Kochi Focused on AI and Data-Driven Solutions for Travelers Friday, March 21, 2025 Air India has taken a significant step towards transforming the future of air travel with the launch of its cutting-edge Centre of Digital…

First flown in 1938 and derived from the 1930 Taylor Cub, Piper’s J-3 Cub is perhaps the purest form of flight. Happiest meandering from grass strip to grass strip on warm summer days, the pilot is provided with a stick, rudder pedals, a door that can be opened in flight, and little else to distract from the experience.  When evaluating…

The start-up has a headcount of 36 and plans to hire another 15 by 2027. Dublin-based aviation analytics company Aerlytix has secured €455,000 through an Enterprise Ireland grant to develop new products and services aimed at optimising the airline industry’s analytical capabilities. The agency’s Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I) fund will support Aerlytix to create analytics software that drives airline…

Artificial intelligence (AI) makes it possible to create a fun video game such as a flight simulator in just a few hours. With the help of an AI code builder, one influencer has already made thousands of dollars monthly, yet it’s completely free for all and consists of one concise HTML file. Fly with Pieter on Any Web Browser Dutch…

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » UK Air Safety Committee to Reevaluate Ban on Pakistani Airlines, Including PIA, Following new Developments and Optimism for Lifting Restrictions Thursday, March 20, 2025 The UK Air Safety Committee is scheduled to meet on March 20, 2025, to reevaluate the ongoing ban on Pakistani airlines, including the national carrier, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). The ban,…

A special delivery for a good cause. This was the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) mission when it delivered five specialized medical chairs to Samoa using a C-130J Hercules transport aircraft. The medical chairs, specially designed for patients receiving chemotherapy or dialysis treatment, were donated by Christchurch’s Forté Health Hospital, and the delivery was facilitated by Rotary New Zealand….

Story and photos by Carol Smith Ferlo EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2015 The wheels on my dad’s walker grinded to a halt; his stooped form brought to attention as he took in the view before him. It has been more than 50 years since my dad last saw a B-29. While he liked the idea of this huge air show, he…

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » British, KLM, Air France, Turkish, Lufthansa, Iberia, ITA, Vueling and Aegean Airlines Powerfully Boost the European Tourism Sector with Rapidly Expanding Megahubs Thursday, March 20, 2025 British, KLM, Air France, Turkish, Lufthansa, Iberia, ITA, Vueling, and Aegean Airlines are driving an unprecedented surge in European tourism by expanding their megahubs, enhancing global connectivity, and unlocking…

Despite being a cornerstone of global connectivity, the airline industry still struggles to meet modern passenger expectations—a reality even admitted by major carriers like Ryanair and WestJet In an age where consumers can track their online orders from warehouse to doorstep, why does their luggage’s journey remain a mystery once it disappears down the conveyor belt at check-in — sometimes…