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It’s 2025, Donald Trump’s second term as president of the United States is about to commence, and the signs are clear that the new administration will be on the side of deregulation. Many U.S.-based travel technology industry executives are optimistic about the bigger picture. For airlines and travel payment providers, deregulation creates the opportunity to upgrade products, ease compliance, expand…

When I showed up for my first discovery flight before I started training, I was handed a cheap, plastic headset held together by what appeared to be nothing more than a couple of thin pieces of metal. Though it was hardly a comfortable fit on my relatively large head, that was surely the last thing on my mind. Today, after…

Summary Airline Operations Command Centers (OCCs) manage flight tracking, crew scheduling, maintenance, weather observations, and handle disruptions. Some airlines have experienced major disruptions due to IT failures, leading to flight cancelations. Future OCCs will incorporate technologies like Digital Twins, AI, 5G, blockchain, and quantum computing. Airline management is the art of coordinating and directing airline activities whereby the organization employs…

A major winter storm called Enzo has led to heavy snow and ice, disrupting air travel across the United States, especially at airports in Texas.  The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Winter Storm Warning for all Southeast Texas cities on January 20, 2025, which is in effect until the evening of January 21, 2025. The NWS predicted that the Houston…

If anything can be done for the aviation sector in Budget 2025, the government must learn lessons from 2024, which serves as a wake-up call. Really.The sector is at a crossroads, grappling with poor infrastructure, security lapses, and heavy reliance on overseas services—factors that impact operational efficiency and ultimately hinder growth. A recent report by ICRA has projected that the…

By Ann Toole, EAA Chapters 231 and 186  OctoberSkies was a great joint chapter experiment. It was a gathering of talent and resources with the aim of providing a deeper and more involved aviation experience for high school students interested in aviation. When four Virginia EAA chapters — 186 National Capital-Manassas, 231 Richmond, 1099 Shannon, and 1563 Gordonsville — that…

Go First Airlines Enters Liquidation After Failing to Secure Revival Plan Go Airlines (India) Ltd, known as Go First, has been admitted into liquidation by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in Delhi. This marks the end of the airline’s turbulent journey, with financial struggles and an unsuccessful attempt to revive its operations. The bankruptcy court’s decision comes after the…

Eurowings will replace its fleet of Airbus A319s and older Airbus A320 models with 40 brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets after Lufthansa Group confirmed the allocation.   Lufthansa Group placed an order for 40 new Boeing 737 MAX 8s, and options for 60 more, in December 2023, but disclosed on January 20, 2024, that Eurowings would be the owner of…

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines last week. The allegation is that the airline repeatedly marketed flight schedules with unrealistic departure and arrival times, despite knowing that certain flights regularly operated with significant delays. This violates US federal regulations that prohibit airlines from offering flights that are not realistically aligned with the actual times…

SAS has been recognised with two prestigious sustainability awards at The Aviation Challenge (TAC) 2024, organised by SkyTeam. That highlights sustainability and innovation within the airline industry. This year, SAS won in two categories: Best Scaled Cargo Solution and Best Scaled FlightOps Solution. The airline is  beating the competition in both—a milestone in the airline’s continuous work for sustainability.   …

Although the Stinson 108 looks very similar to the Cessna 170 on paper with four seats, a six-cylinder engine, a high wing, and classic lines, the two differ in some pretty substantial ways. Unlike the Cessna’s all-aluminum airframe construction, the Stinson uses a steel tube fuselage with fabric covering the fuselage, wing, and tail. While full fabric replacement is quite…

The world has a “long way to go” before the aviation industry can decarbonise, a security expert has warned.  Air travel contributes roughly 2% of the planet’s emissions but the International Air Transport Association (IATA) believes that passenger numbers will double between 2019 and 2037.  In order to meet governments’ net zero targets, the airline industry has committed itself to…

The government-established National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in India has ordered the liquidation of the formerly operating low-cost carrier Go First.  According to CNBC-TV18, the NCLT judiciary member Mahendra Khandelwal and Technical Member Sanjeev Ranjan, approved a liquidation application on January 20, 2024, presented by Go First’s Committee of Creditors (CoC).  In September 2024, the airline’s CoC voted in favor…

Having assessed a first-of-its-kind fine for “chronic flight delays” against JetBlue Airways, federal regulators have now moved to penalize both Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines for similar infractions. TINNews | Having assessed a first-of-its-kind fine for “chronic flight delays” against JetBlue Airways, federal regulators have now moved to penalize both Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines for similar infractions. In the…

During a vibrant launch event at the ME London hotel, UK-based cargo developer Windracers has introduced its newest unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), ULTRA MK2.  In front of an audience of media representatives and people connected to the company, the Windracers Founder and Group Executive Chairman Stephen Wright explained that the project began with just “a blank piece of paper” eight…

United Airlines has reportedly contributed $1 million to Donald Trump’s inaugural fund. According to a report by Reuters, the airline’s CEO, Scott Kirby, plans to attend various events ahead of the President-elect’s inauguration on January 20, 2025. However, the airline’s chief will not attend the inauguration, which will be held indoors due to freezing weather in Washington DC. It is…

An Asiana Airlines passenger jet is seen at Incheon International Airport in this Nov. 28 photo. Yonhap Top exec to focus on reducing complaints from employees, shareholders By Lee Min-hyung Asiana Airlines CEO Song Bo-young / Courtesy of Hanjin Group Song Bo-young, the new head of Asiana Airlines, is tasked with completing Korean Air’s takeover on time, while minimizing potential…

The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has taken delivery of the first 10 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters from Lockheed Martin.  The delivery, which took place in two batches during 2024, is part of a contract for 32 Sikorsky Black Hawk helicopters under the Philippine Department of National Defense’s (DND) Additional Utility Helicopters Acquisition Project. Signed in 2022, the current contract states…

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines over illegal flight scheduling practices that caused significant passenger disruptions. The lawsuit targets Southwest’s operation of multiple flights with persistent delays. This is a practice that undermines fair competition and passenger convenience in the airline industry. The DOT is pursuing maximum penalties in this case, highlighting the…

All Nippon Airways (ANA) is the largest carrier operating in the country of Japan and a leading name in Asia’s vast but very competitive airline industry. Operating with a fleet of 224 aircraft to 92 destinations across the world, ANA is especially renowned for its brilliant hospitality and service synonymous with the Japanese culture. From its two operating bases, Tokyo’s…