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In short:  Unions, industry groups, and airlines have made submissions to a parliamentary inquiry into Airline Passenger Protections. There are calls to strengthen consumer protections for domestic travellers including adopting models similar to those within the European Union. What’s next?  The federal government is working on an aviation white paper that will consider broad reform of the sector. Australian plane…

Cathay and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a broad range of sustainability initiatives. These collective efforts are aimed at advocating for the development and use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the Asia-Pacific region, a critical decarbonisation lever for the sector, and sharing best practices to boost sustainability performance. Follow Aeronews on…

Summary The US airline industry has seen slight growth in May, with 1,677 new workers joining, totaling 802,484 employees. Cargo airlines employed 253,821 workers, while passenger airlines had over half a million employees in May. Cargo pilots enjoy flexible schedules, higher pay, and peaceful flights without passengers, making it an attractive career option. United States passenger and cargo airlines employ…

Australian carrier Rex Airlines seems to be facing turbulent times ahead, with its former Chairman reportedly pushing to eject the company’s entire board a month after being voted out of his role. Singaporean businessman and former defense engineer Lim Kim Hai was one of the founding shareholders and directors of Rex in 2002.  In early June 2024, Lim stepped down…

Robert Kokonis, founder and managing director of AirTrav, joins BNN Bloomberg to share his outlook on Canada’s aviation sector. (Bloomberg) — Airbus SE has embarked on a plan to improve its performance and keep costs in check in response to supply-chain constraints and rising expenses. “In view of the continued pressure in the supply chain as well as the overall…

Over the past two decades, the concept of fractional jet ownership has taken the business travel sector by storm. Fractional ownership schemes offer private jet users a range of benefits that are both practical and cost-effective.   Similarly, fractional ownership schemes have opened the availability of private jet travel to many who previously would not have considered such a mode of…

Summary New-generation aircraft address sustainability and environmental challenges with advanced aerodynamics, lightweight materials, and efficient engines, reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. They cater to passengers’ evolving needs with state-of-the-art amenities, innovative features, and cutting-edge technologies, enhancing comfort and convenience. New-generation aircraft help airlines stay competitive by offering lower maintenance costs, higher reliability, and expanded network capabilities while meeting regulatory…

Geoffrey Thomas AirlineRatings.com Editor-in-Chief has appeared on the global Ticker News to discuss the supply chain issues impacting Boeing. Mr Thomas said that the supply chain issues were global and impacting many industries not just aviation. “Boeing issues are the industry’s issues with all manufacturers late with deliveries,” said Mr Thomas. On the subject of reputational damage to Boeing, Mr…

It’s time. The summer holidays are upon us and that sunshine jaunt booked back in January is suddenly imminent. But as the first travel chaos stories of the season start to pepper the headlines – a power cut here, a baggage meltdown there – clouds of anxiety can gather over daydreams of beach bliss. In the post-pandemic rush to head…

A Sukhoi Superjet 100-95LR crashed in the Kolomensky district of Moscow on July 12, 2024, during a test flight after scheduled repairs, Russian News Agency (TASS) has reported. TASS made an announcement on Telegram regarding the accident, claiming that there were no passengers on board, only a crew of three – two pilots and a flight attendant – all three of…

The board of directors of Southwest Airlines has appointed Rakesh Gangwal as a member of the board. [Photo: InterGlobe Aviation] Dallas-based Southwest Airlines announced Monday that it has appointed Rakesh Gangwal, an experienced airline executive and entrepreneur, to its board of directors, effective July 7. Gangwal brings deep and extensive airline industry experience to Southwest’s board. He’s the co-founder of…

Poland is mourning the death of an experienced military pilot, Major Robert “Killer” Jeł, whose M-346 aircraft crashed on July 12, 2024, as it was rehearsing for an air exhibition in Gdynia, on Poland’s Baltic coast. The accident, which took place ahead of an event celebrating Poland’s Naval Aviation Brigade 30th anniversary, was caught on camera by several bystanders. Footage shows the aircraft crashing…

(Bloomberg) — Travelers flying JSX and other public charter airlines from New York’s Westchester County Airport will have to line up and pass through security checkpoints just like everyone else. The carrier lost the privilege of using a private jet terminal at the airport when a federal judge earlier this month threw out a lawsuit filed by JSX and other…

Sometimes, less is more. Among the wide selection of complex, high-performance aircraft with IFR-capable instrument panels available for sale, a simple, basic alternative can present certain advantages. This is certainly the case with this smart-looking 1975 Cessna 150M available for $48,000 on AircraftForSale.  Since its introduction in 1958, it has been a main staple of the flight training fleet, and…

In the second quarter of 2024, the African aviation industry continued to show resilience and growth, navigating economic challenges and seizing opportunities. Airlines across the continent sustained their recovery, driven by a steady increase in passenger demand according to the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) Growth in Seat Availability and Passenger Demand The total seat availability in Global Africa saw a…

You’ll never think of flying in South Africa in the same way again.  This is an insider’s tale of the South African airline industry over the past thirty years, as told by Glenn Orsmond, and particularly the story of the dramatic collapse of Comair in 2022. Orsmond, who was twice the CEO of Comair and the founder CEO of 1time, takes the…

Munich-based aircraft manufacturer Vaeridion has opened its electric battery development lab, located at the Bosch Collaboration Campus in Holzkirchen, Germany, where it will build safe-to-fly batteries for commercial passenger aircraft.  The lab is designed for all specific manufacturing steps from single battery cells up to fully integrated battery modules. The facility will produce, and test in-house developed high voltage battery…

AeroTime is pleased to partner with Lufthansa Innovation Hub’s TNMT newsletter to feature guest content on our website. This collaboration aims to regularly deliver insightful articles and analyses, focusing on the latest advancements and trends in the aviation industry. Lufthansa Innovation Hub, in collaboration with V2AIR, Roland Berger, and Unisphere, has released a comprehensive report identifying the most viable global…

Plane powered by ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric engines [Photo: ZeroAvia/American Airlines] Fort Worth-based airline industry giant American Airlines has agreed to buy 100 hydrogen-electric engines intended to power regional jet aircraft from clean aviation innovator ZeroAvia. The engines produce zero inflight emissions except for water vapor, the airline said. “Advancing the transition of commercial aviation to a low-carbon future requires investments in…

By EAA This piece originally ran in the June 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine.   Ronald Liebmann, EAA 18367, remembers his aviation infatuation starting in kindergarten, watching Stearmans fly overhead in the Chicago sky after World War II. His uncle, Ed Seversen, an early EAA member, brought him to his first EAA fly-in convention in Rockford, Illinois, in…

Higher costs and low base fares sent Delta’s second-quarter profit down 29 per cent , but the airline still earned USD 1.31 billion HOLD! DO NOT PUBLISH UNTIL DELTA’S PRESS RELEASE GOES OUT AT AROUND 6:30 A.M. EASTERN ON THURSDAY, JULY 11!!! Americans are traveling in record numbers this summer, but Delta Air Lines saw second-quarter profit drop 29 per…

Well-known and respected airline industry veteran Rakesh Gangwal has been appointed to the board of Southwest Airlines, the US low-cost carrier has announced.   With his extensive knowledge of the airline business, Gangwal joins the carrier as it fights its way back from a stream of public relations missteps over recent years.   Gangwal is a co-founder of IndiGo, or InterGlobe Aviation to…

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » IFS Expands Industrial AI Portfolio with Acquisition of EmpowerMX Thursday, July 11, 2024 Reading Time: 3 minutes IFS, a pioneer in cloud and Industrial AI software, has revealed its acquisition of EmpowerMX. EmpowerMX, renowned for its AI-powered aviation maintenance software, specializes in Airframe Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) solutions, trusted by major aviation organizations such…

The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has joined Dassault Aviation in legal action against the EU Commission.  Dassault brought action against the commission on February 14, 2024, over the Delegated Act on EU Taxonomy which the EBBA describes as “unprecedented and discriminatory”.   According to the EU, the EU Taxonomy is a classification system that “helps direct investments to activities most…

Lack of instructions and failure to keep a lookout and communicate led to the fatal collision of two SH-60K Japanese Navy helicopters in April 2024, according to a probe report by the Japanese Navy. The two SH-60K reconnaissance helicopters from the Maritime Self-Defense Force crashed during a nighttime anti-submarine training near Torishima island, about 600 kilometers south of Tokyo, while…

NORFOLK, Va. — There are a plethora of jobs in the airline industry, from being a pilot to working in air traffic control. On Wednesday, kids from across Hampton Roads got a little taste of what they can expect from a career in aviation at the “Sky’s the Limit” event at Norfolk International Airport. Participants with the Boys and Girls…

A cabin attendant carries bags of trash as she conducts her cleaning duties in the cabin of a Japan Airlines airplane at Haneda Airport in Tokyo (file). A growing challenge for airlines is the sustainable management of millions of tonnes of waste generated within the cabin. Global airline industry has been found generating over 3.6mn metric tonnes of cabin and…

Home » AIRLINE NEWS » TAP Air Portugal Enhances Travel Options for the Paris Olympics 2024 and Travel Industry also Gearing up to make a Comfortable Journey to France Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Reading Time: 9 minutes As the Paris Olympics 2024 draws closer, Portugal’s travel industry is gearing up to accommodate the influx of tourists eager to experience this…

Southwest Airlines Co.’s board of directors has appointed Rakesh Gangwal as a member, effective July 7. Gangwal has deep and extensive airline industry experience and is the co-founder of India’s largest airline by fleet size and passengers carried, InterGlobe Aviation, known as IndiGo. Before co-founding IndiGo in 2006, Gangwal served as Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Worldspan Technologies,…

Addressing IATA’s Wings of Change Focus Africa Conference (WOCFA) in Johannesburg, the regional vice president called on the country’s new government to show further support for the aviation sector in the region. “South Africa’s aviation industry is poised for significant growth over the next 20 years, adding 345 million additional passenger journeys by 2043,” said Kamil Alawadhi, IATA’s Regional Vice…

More than three million people passed through airport security across the United States on July 7, 2024, during the Independence Day holiday period, breaking the record for the number of passengers screened in a single day, according to the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA).   The agency said around 35 passengers passed through the nation’s TSA check points every second….

The classic Ercoupe has a well-earned reputation for being among the cheapest aircraft to purchase and maintain. Unfortunately, many have been maintained by some of the cheapest owners, as well, and have become increasingly shabby over time. This 1946 C-model is the other extreme – an Ercoupe that has been enthusiastically maintained with an open checkbook for many years, and…

Rakesh Gangwal, the co-founder of India’s largest airline by fleet size and passengers carried, InterGlobe Aviation, known as IndiGo, has been appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of Southwest Airlines Co, effective July 7. “Gangwal has deep and extensive airline industry experience,” Love Field, Dallas, Texas-based US major airline operating on a low-cost carrier model, noted announcing…

AA AirVenture is a bucket-list experience for pilots and aspiring aviators. This year, through an exciting partnership with Redbird Flight, FLYING is expanding its coverage of the largest airshow in the U.S. with a live daily broadcast from the airshow in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. If you plan to go to AirVenture this year, you can find our “Oshkosh LIVE” Redbird Studio…

“The airlines’ ability to raise yields proportionate to their input cost increases will be key to expand their profitability margins,” the report said. 3 min read Last Updated : Jul 09 2024 | 7:52 PM IST The momentum in air passenger traffic is expected to continue and airlines’ net loss is projected to be Rs 3,000-4,000 crore in the…

A Virgin spokesperson said the carrier was always looking to improve the customer experience. “Our operational performance has significantly improved since 2023, with current on-time performance and completion rates near or above pre-COVID levels. We resolved customer complaints through the ACA within 16 days on average in 2023, which is faster than any other airline and six times faster than…

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) released data on consumer submissions regarding air travel for the entire calendar year 2023. The volume of submissions, including complaints, inquiries, and opinions, reached record levels, surpassed only by 2020. In 2023, the DOT received 96,853 consumer submissions, up from 86,240 in 2022. 67,661 were related to US carriers, 24,991 to foreign air carriers,…

39 people have fallen sick due to a chemical gas leak at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Malaysia. The incident occurred on June 27, 2024 when the Selangor state fire department received an emergency call regarding a chemical leak at the Southern Support Zone Sepang Aircraft Engineering facility at around 11:23 local time. The fire department dispatched its personnel…

Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most environmentally sustainable airline globally* has been named the “Most Sustainable Low-Cost Airline” for the fourth consecutive year at the World Finance Sustainability Awards 2024. This accolade underscores the airline’s achievements in respect of its part in the decarbonisation of the airline industry. Wizz Air leads the aviation industry with  the lowest carbon…