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If one factor is leading the trend of commercial flights in 2024, it’s business class travel.  Within its ‘2024 Global Business Travel Forecast’ report, corporate travel management platform Carlson Wagonlit Travel  (CWT) found that airline passengers in the Asia-Pacific are paying more than usual for business class seats, given the increase in demand for leisure travel after years of restricted…

A decade ago, TCB took a 10,000-foot look into Sun Country Airlines, which had new management and was looking for growth and profitability. The then-32-year-old carrier had spent most of its history in the red, and a few more such years were on the horizon. The dirty little secret about Minnesota’s favorite spring break airline was that it had relatively…

Southwest Airlines Appoints Former AA and US Airways Exec as VP of Pricing Tim Lyon will focus additional attention on Southwest’s yield and pricing discipline in the new role, the carrier said. He will oversee Southwest’s pricing department, coordinating closely with business units that guide revenue management and sales. Southwest Airlines has appointed Tim Lyon to a new role as VP…

Taiwanese carrier STARLUX is set to grow its Airbus A321neo fleet by leasing six of the aircraft from Dublin-based Gy Aviation Lease 2405 Co. The Taipei Times has reported that the airline plans to spend about NT$2.16 billion (US$67.51 million) on each of the first three planes, with the price of the other three planes still under negotiation. Airbus President…

Skift Take It’s still early days, but most of the experiments with AI are focused on improving customer service and increasing the efficiency of flight operations. Rashaad Jorden A growing number of travel brands — including some in the airline industry — are looking at ways they can get the most out of artificial intelligence. Five aviation executives recently…

Fifteen hundred feet past the end of the runway, a pilot was trapped in the cockpit of an Extra NG. They were inverted in a Florida marsh, and the brackish water was rising. Airport emergency trucks couldn’t drive into the swampy wetland. Local authority river boats had too deep a draft to operate there at low tide. They knew the…

As the Covid-19 pandemic led to a decline in fuel spending across airlines, there has been an upward trajectory in this segment in the last two years. As per the data by Stocklytics, the total fuel spending by global airlines is set to hit an all-time high in 2024 as the forecast is of USD 291 billion. This forecast is…

The documentary delves into the mental health crisis of airline pilots and the calls for reform within the industry. It premieres on Hulu Friday. PORTLAND, Ore. — A new documentary is highlighting the questions raised about pilot mental health through the case of Joseph Emerson, the former off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot who allegedly tried to cut the plane’s engines midflight…

Few things capture the public imagination like the sleek lines of supersonic aircraft.   The Concorde did the trick back in the day, managing to achieve a truly iconic status.  Fast forward a few decades and Boom Supersonic, a startup that aims to bring back commercial supersonic flight, also wants its aircraft to be a head-turner.  As if the uniqueness of…

By Keith Eisberg, EAA Lifetime 1136501 This piece originally ran in the July 2024 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. My SkyRocket, a kitbuilt Glasair Sportsman, is my first kitbuilt aircraft. It is also the first kit sold by Glasair and the first kit flying. The famously successful Two Weeks to Taxi program previously offered by Glasair for building an…

United Airlines passengers check in at O’Hare in January. (Photo by Scott Olson) Getty Images Partly because airline fares are arguably too low, a leading ratings agency says the airline industry faces problems for the coming year – but Delta and United should most easily overcome them. “Slower than expected revenue growth this year for the North American airline sector…

New data from the Department of Transportation (DOT) reveals that U.S. passenger and cargo airlines now employ more than 1 million people, marking it the largest workforce in nearly 23 years. Airlines for America (A4A), the organization representing U.S. passenger and cargo airlines, shared the news in an Aug. 13 press release noting that the milestone “highlights the ongoing commitment…

LeRoy Cook has logged 17,000-plus hours, has written more than 1850 magazine articles and has flown about 500 different makes and models of aircraft. A midwestern-based CFI, he enjoys introducing new people to flying and is always looking for a different airplane to fly. He currently has four aviation books in print. He holds two ATP ratings, two commercial ratings…

By Angela Satterlee On June 28, the EAA Aviation Museum welcomed back the Mauro Solar Riser aircraft, the world’s first crewed ultralight powered by solar energy. It is on display in the Innovations Gallery of the museum, next to many other aircraft that represent key aviation milestones. The Solar Riser was designed and flown by Larry Mauro of EAA Chapter…

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced new cybersecurity regulations for newly built aircraft to protect aircraft manufacturers against potential cyber threats.   The new Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRN) was proposed by the FAA on August 21, 2024, and aims to revise existing regulations as well as adding new ones. The FAA’s goal is to simplify and speed up the…

Crew Insider is our series of informative articles that answer some of the most common and less common questions about the aviation industry from the point of view of an industry insider. Our question answerer-in-chief is Mateusz Maszczysnki, who has worked in the airline industry for nearly two decades and has honed his expertise in the field through this blog…

Summary Staggerwing set new aviation standards WWII production excellence led to acclaim Beechcraft’s legacy promises innovative future Beechcraft Corporation has played an instrumental role in the evolution of aviation, leaving a lasting legacy through its innovative designs and high-quality aircraft. From its humble beginnings in the 1930s to becoming a major player in the general and business aviation sectors, Beechcraft…

Returning from the 2023 edition of the 9/11 Aviation Adventure Speaker Series, retired FDNY Deputy Chief Charles R. Blaich brings with him colleague and friend Dr. Michael Fagel, an emergency management specialist who worked alongside Blaich to ensure the safety and smooth operations of recovery and cleanup following the 2001 terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers. Learn more about their…

Introduction The aviation industry faces challenges in the effort to reduce its carbon footprint. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) isn’t a panacea but increasingly shows potential as a promising alternative to fossil fuel. However, cost barriers and other concerns must be overcome to reap potential benefits from the fuel. Aviation is a substantial emission source and is getting worse as fuel…

A pair of missing scissors caused widespread disruption at Japan’s New Chitose Airport (CTS) in Hokkaido on August 17, 2024. A total of 36 flights were canceled and 201 delayed as security checks were suspended for almost two hours after a pair of scissors were reported missing from a store in the airport’s departure lounge. Passengers who had cleared security…

Emirates has agreed to buy five Airbus A380 superjumbos from a Guernsey-registered asset management company for $200 million as the airline grapples with years-long delivery delays of new airplanes, especially the troubled Boeing 777X. Doric Nimrod Air Two acquired seven doubledeck Airbus A380s from October 2011 and entered into lease agreements with the Dubai-based carrier which has operated them ever…

Stalls are feared in general aviation for being a significant factor in a large proportion of accidents. To help pilots avoid stalls, the FAA, in concert with all the king’s horses and men, rewrote the requirements for private pilot training, including stalls. This rewrite, as found in the Airman Certification Standards (ACS), has been the subject of intense debate, before…

Low-cost carriers (LCCs) have played a major role in the extraordinary expansion of aviation over the past quarter century, and there is every expectation that they will continue to do so. By 2030, as per current projections the numbers will nearly double. LCCs are an established and evolving part of the aviation industry. Although LCCs have pursued a number of…

Qatar Airways has acquired a 25% equity stake in South African airline Airlink, one of Africa’s largest carriers.  The deal, which was signed on August 20, 2024, in Doha, builds upon years of collaboration between the two airlines, which already codeshare some of their flights.  After this equity investment, the two airlines are expected to strengthen their partnership, enhancing the…

Travel services operator Alhind Group based in Kerala’s Kozhikode has received the Indian aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)’s initial approval to start an airline. Alhind aims to commence operations of Alhind Air by the end of 2024.  According to reports, the company is planning an initial investment between INR 2-5 billion ($24-60 million) with three ATR-72 turboprop…

Airlines have reduced their flight service to many airports, thus selling fewer seats that do not meet the demand of travellers, hence relatively higher prices amid poor services threaten an industry that has potential for growth, writes, WOLE SHADARE Tough times, poor services Nigerian carriers are going through one of their toughest challenges in many years as airlines are grappling to…

Alaska Airlines has cleared a major hurdle in its plan to purchase rival Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal. (Photo by Mario Tama) Getty Images Eight months after Alaska Airlines announced it was acquiring struggling rival Hawaiian Airlines in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.9 billion, the deal appears to have cleared regulators at the U.S. Department of Justice…

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said it will require the inspection of Boeing 787 Dreamliners after a mid-air drop during a flight in March 2024 injured around 50 passengers.  The FAA received a report in March 2024 indicating that uncommanded movement of the captain’s seat in the forward direction had caused the autopilot to disconnect, resulting in a rapid…

(Bloomberg) — In the quest to shrink the outsized climate impact of air travel, airlines across the globe have vowed to consume vast quantities of greener jet fuel. But most airlines are lagging far behind their pledges, according to a Bloomberg Green analysis of corporate environmental filings for 2023.  Although many airlines have promised to get at least 10% of…

Japan’s All Nippon Airways’ (ANA) latest safety guide video features something a little bit different – and some adorable cameos.  Instead of highlighting sweeping views and breathtaking tourist spots, the Japanese carrier has opted to feature characters from video game series Pokemon to highlight safety guidelines. The airline launched the new safety video on August 15, 2024. “We aim to…

The deal with Riyadh Air is part of Concacaf’s wider strategic tie-up with the PIF. (Concacaf) North American soccer’s governing body Concacaf has unveiled Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air as its official airline partner under a multi-year agreement. As part of the deal, Riyadh Air, owned by the country’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), will support the confederation’s national and club competitions across…

The FAA’s IMSAFE checklist specifically lists “stress” as a factor that pilots identify and mitigate when determining their readiness for flight. Most of us evaluate stress level as a part of our preflight considerations. It might even be a critical go/no-go decision chain element.  While important on the ground, it is equally important for pilots to understand how to identify…

The agreement builds on the airline’s existing charter relationship with the WNBA and part of its ongoing focus on women’s athletics. ATLANTA — Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is officially the airline of the WNBA. The agreement builds on the airline’s existing charter relationship with the WNBA and part of its ongoing focus on women’s athletics.  According to a release, Delta…

The FAA is seeking input from Cirrus SR operators following a report of a power lever failing on takeoff.  According to the agency, a power lever sheared recently as a pilot advanced to full throttle.  “The pilot quickly cut fuel to the aircraft and aborted the takeoff,” FAA said in an Airworthiness Concern Sheet (ACS) released Friday. Images provided by…

6 min read Last Updated : Aug 19 2024 | 11:04 AM IST A staggering 72 per cent of Indians reported experiencing frequent airfare increases during multiple searches within a single session, according to a recent survey by LocalCircles.     The survey, which polled 13,988 individuals, found that a significant number of consumers believe airlines are employing dynamic…

Air India has expressed deep concern and anguish following an “unlawful incident of intrusion” and an attack on one of its flight attendants at a hotel near London-Heathrow International Airport (LHR). The female crew member was asleep when an intruder entered her room around 01:30 local time, The Times of India reported. She was startled awake and screamed for help….

Home » AIRLINE NEWS HOME » WestJet Flight Cancellations in Metro Vancouver: Ongoing Disruptions Introduce New Challenges for Global Air Travel Industry Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Reading Time: 3 minutes Travelers around the world are feeling the ripple effects of WestJet’s recent flight cancellations, particularly those flying in and out of Metro Vancouver. The cancellations, which stem from a severe…

A Boeing 737 carrying Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance was forced to make an emergency landing in Milwaukee on August 16, 2024, due to a malfunctioning door. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-86J (registered N917XA), is being chartered from Eastern Air Express for the Trump presidential campaign. It is used alongside former President Donald Trump’s private jet, a Boeing 757-200…

A fledgling British cargo airline has said Brexit red tape has forced it to go as far as the US for routine servicing and repairs, at huge environmental and financial costs. The chief executive of One Air, Chris Hope, said the last government failed to do any Brexit impact assessment for aviation and the sector was concerned that Labour would…