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Fumes Onboard: Aer Lingus Flight to London U-Turns to Dublin
Last weekend, an Aer Lingus flight bound for London Heathrow had to u-turn back to Dublin due to fumes onboard. EI166: Dublin to London Heathrow…EI-DEM[more...]
United Flight To Salt Lake City U-Turns Back to Chicago
Over the weekend, a United Airlines bound for Salt Lake City had to u-turn back to Chicago due to an oil problem. UA2137 – Chicago-Salt[more...]
Sustainable Skies: The Push for Green Aviation in Europe
Heart Aerospace, a pioneer in electric aviation technology, is urging the European Parliament to play a crucial role in decarbonizing the aviation industry. In a[more...]
Ryanair Announces its Largest Summer Schedule for Zaragoza
Major low-cost airline Ryanair has unveiled its ambitious summer 2024 schedule for Zaragoza. Projecting a surge in traffic, this also makes a significant mark in[more...]
United Flight from San Francisco Diverts to Los Angeles
Yesterday, a United Airlines (UA/UAL) flight from San Francisco to Mexico City diverted to Los Angeles due to a hydraulic issue.UA821 – San Francisco to[more...]
Piper’s New M700 Fury Gains its FAA Type Certification
Piper Aircraft, Inc. has confirmed certification of its new flagship aircraft, the Piper M700 Fury, by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, achieved on February 29,[more...]
American Airlines Signs for 400 CFM LEAP-1B Engines
Following it’s blockbuster order with Boeing for up to 115 737 MAX 10s, American Airlines has signed an agreement with CFM for 400 LEAP-1B engines.[more...]
Jet2 Adds Gdansk to its Popular Christmas Markets Program
Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have recently made significant expansions to their Winter 24/25 Christmas Markets programme, and they’re not stopping there. With keen interest in the[more...]
Jetstar Asia Unveils New Krabi & Clark Flights from Singapore
Jetstar Asia has this week unveiled two brand new flights from Singapore, being Krabi and Clark. The Asian subsidiary to the Australian carrier has been[more...]
NZ Boost: Qantas Upgrades its Wellington to Brisbane Capacity
Qantas recently announced a significant upgrade to its Wellington – Brisbane service, transitioning from an E-190 aircraft to a larger B738 aircraft starting from October[more...]
Luxury Upgrade: Emirates Reopens Hong Kong Lounge
The newly refurbished Emirates Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport has recently reopened its doors. Situated adjacent to Gate 40 on Level 7 and sporting[more...]
AirAsia Launches Direct Kota Kinabalu to Seoul Flights
AirAsia Malaysia (AK) celebrates a significant milestone with the launch of its new direct flight from Kota Kinabalu, its second-largest hub in Malaysia, to Seoul,[more...]
Booked on eDreams? Ryanair Says You’re Paying Too Much
Ryanair this week released another survey regarding OTAs, outing eDreams as the No.1 pirate for the March survey. The Irish low-cost carrier continues to fight[more...]
Hong Kong Airport Career Day 2024 Showcases 3,000 Jobs
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has recently organized the “Airport Career Day 2024” at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), showcasing significant job opportunities within the[more...]
Malaysian Government Considers Re-opening Search for MH370
Nearly a decade after the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, a glimmer of hope emerges for the families of the victims. The Malaysian government[more...]
Ryanair Expansion in Pisa, Palma, Menorca & Ibiza Explained
Ryanair continued to make significant expansion announcements, with it’s bases in Pisa, Palma, Menorca & Ibiza also getting the same treatment. As the Summer 2024[more...]
IAG Unveils New CEOs for Iberia & Vueling
The International Airlines Group (IAG) has this week unveiled new CEOs for Iberia & Vueling. It is understood that such a management change will be[more...]
Heathrow Border Force members balloted for strike action
PCS members working for the Border Force at Heathrow Airport face potential strike action amid a dispute regarding shift patterns and working conditions. The looming[more...]
Volocopter in collaboration to bring Urban Air Mobility to Spain
Aena, the world’s leading airport management company, UrbanV, an Italian vertiport operator, and Volocopter, a German pioneer in urban air mobility (UAM), have joined forces[more...]
China Southern’s New Guangzhou-Doha Route
It has been revealed by Qatar Airways this week that China Southern Airlines will launch flights between Guangzhou & Doha. The Chinese carrier is a[more...]
easyJet Unveils New Flights from London to The Amalfi Coast
easyJet has this week unveiled new flights to be launched between London Gatwick and Salerno in the Amalfi Coast. This will be the first commercial[more...]
Delta named ATW Airline of the Year
Delta Air Lines (DL) has been recognized as the 2024 Airline of the Year by aviation publication Air Transport World (ATW). The award is a[more...]
PC-21 fleet marks new flight time milestone
Surpassing 500,000 flight hours, the Pilatus PC-21 has solidified its position as a leading training platform. The global fleet of PC-21 training aircraft has recently[more...]
Cathay welcomes government move to strengthen the aviation sector
Responding to the Budget Speech delivered by Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po, Cathay Pacific commended the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government’s efforts to[more...]
Turkish Airlines boosts flights from Manchester to Istanbul
In response to the escalating demand from travelers eager to explore Istanbul, one of Europe’s most captivating cities, Turkish Airlines has announced a significant expansion[more...]
China’s COMAC aircraft arrive in Vietnam for airshow
Following its debut at the Singapore airshow last week, China’s COMAC C919 passenger aircraft has now landed in Vietnam. The Chinese manufactured commercial jet is[more...]
easyJet Flight Madeira-London Declares Emergency
Last night, an easyJet flight between Madeira and London Gatwick declared an emergency on descent into it’s destination. Such an emergency placed significant concern last[more...]
New bird strike measure to be trialled a 3 Kansai airports
In a significant development for aviation safety, Kansai Airports Group is set to commence the trial operation of the innovative bird control device, “Bird Sonic,”[more...]
easyJet Celebrates 5m Passengers Handled in Birmingham
Last week saw easyJet celebrate the handling of five million passengers in 17 years at Birmingham Airport. Such a milestone comes ahead of the airline[more...]
United Airlines expands Flight Training Center in Denver
United Airlines has recently unveiled its newest addition to its Flight Training Center in Denver, marking a significant expansion in its pilot training capabilities. Already[more...]
Condor heads to Los Cabos on Mexico Pacific coast
Set to commence in November 2024, leisure carrier Condor will deploy its A330neo aircraft on a new long-haul route from Frankfurt directly to Los Cabos[more...]
Delta is Brisbane-bound with new service from LA
Delta Air Lines is set to enhance its winter schedule with the introduction of a new seasonal route from Los Angeles to Brisbane, Australia, beginning[more...]
Qantas Group 1H24: Continued investment and falling airfares
The Qantas Group has disclosed its performance for the first half of the 2024 Financial Year (1H24), showing a decrease in year-on-year profit, set against[more...]
Wizz Air Officially Handles 6m Passengers at London Gatwick
Wizz Air has this week celebrated a milestone of handling six million passengers from London Gatwick. It is understood that the six millionth passenger was[more...]
Lufthansa Cargo 777 Loses Brakerod in Frankfurt
Last week, a Lufthansa Cargo Boeing 777 Freighter lost it’s brakerod in Frankfurt not long after departure. Incident: Lufthansa Cargo 777 Loses Brakerod in Frankfurt…[more...]
Qatar Airways Expands It’s Presence in the World of F1
Qatar Airways has this week revealed its plans regarding the expansion of it’s presence in the world of Formula 1 (F1). The airline has launched[more...]
Island of Gods: IndiGo heads to Bali
Major Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo is expanding its wings further internationally, with the imminent inauguration of a new service to the Indonesian island of Bali.[more...]
Korean Air Begins Process of Asiana Cargo Sell-Off
It has been revealed that Korean Air has begun the process of selling off the cargo wing of Asiana Airlines to meet the relevant conditions[more...]
Qantas appoints new Chairman – AviationSource News
Australian national carrier Qantas, is making significant changes to its management Board, with the announcement of two new board members, including a new Chairman. This[more...]
King Abdulaziz International Airport receives first flight from Turkmenistan
The commencement of a regular direct flight service between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of Turkmenistan marks a significant milestone in the[more...]
Deutsche Aircraft progresses D328 UpLift test lab conversion
Dr. Anna Christmann, the Coordinator for Aerospace Policy of the German Federal Government, recently visited the Deutsche Aircraft headquarters in Oberpfaffenhofen to monitor the progress[more...]
easyJet flight diverts to Bilbao after smoke detected in cabin
A scheduled easyJet service operating from Lisbon, Portugal to Paris was forced to make a precautionary diversion to Bilbao last week after the flight crew[more...]
More Seoul for Melbourne as Asiana Airlines doubles services
South Korean carrier Asiana Airlines has revealed a proposed service boost for its present flights between Melbourne and Seoul. The airline is set to double[more...]
All Smiles in Fornebu As Norwegian Posts Record Profits
There are all smiles for Fornebu-headquartered Norwegian as they post their highest operating profit in the company’s history, a complete contrast from 2-3 years ago.[more...]
flydubai adds four routes to its European network
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, will launch four new European services through the latter half of this year. With the introduction of the four new services,[more...]
Porter Unveils Toronto-Saskatoon, Launches Ottawa-Calgary
Canadian carrier Porter Airlines has this week unveiled new flights between Toronto and Saskatoon, as well as launching Ottawa-Calgary too. Porter Airlines To Launch Toronto-Saskatoon…Ottawa-Calgary[more...]
Milan court upholds Ryanair’s online distribution model
The Milan Court of Appeal has rejected claims by online travel agencies Lastminute and Viaggiare’s that Ryanair’s exclusive online distribution model constituted an abuse of[more...]
From Nairobi to Madrid: Kenya Airways Partners with Air Europa
Kenya Airways has this month announced a partnership with Air Europa, that will enable further connectivity between Nairobi & Madrid. Under the agreement, it will[more...]
Wizz Air Celebrates 70 Million Passengers at London Luton
Wizz Air has this week achieved an incredible milestone, being the handling of 70 million passengers out of London Luton in nearly 20 years. It[more...]
KLM 787 To Los Angeles Suffers Toilet Issues In-Flight
Earlier this week, a KLM Boeing 787 bound for Los Angeles suffered issues with the toilets quite early into the 12 hour hop. Incident: KLM[more...]
Reliable Robotics progresses certification of Autonomous Flight System
Reliable Robotics, a leader in safety-enhancing aircraft automation systems, has announced further certification progress with FAA acceptance of requirements for Reliable’s advanced aircraft navigation and[more...]
London Gatwick opens applications for engineering apprenticeships
London Gatwick has launched its prestigious engineering apprenticeship programme for 2024, with applications open from today, following a successful National Apprenticeship Week. Now in its 47th year, London Gatwick’s[more...]
Royal Air Maroc Flight to Rome Cabin Pressure Loss in Casablanca
Last weekend, a Royal Air Maroc flight bound for Rome had to u-turn back and declare an emergency to Casablanca due to a loss of[more...]
Passenger Died Onboard Lufthansa Flight from Bangkok to Munich
It has emerged that a passenger onboard a Lufthansa flight to Munich died onboard, prompting a u-turn and emergency landing back into it’s origin of[more...]
California & Florida The Focus
Allegiant has this week announced 10 new flights now on offer to prospective fliers, with California & Florida being the focus within this. The airline’s[more...]
Etihad reports 35% year-on-year growth in January
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has published its preliminary traffic statistics for January 2024. The carrier welcomed more than 1.4[more...]
Highlights of the IATA World Cargo Symposium 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is gearing up for its highly anticipated World Cargo Symposium (WCS), set to take place in the bustling city[more...]
Porter Airlines Announces New Executive VP & CFO
This week, Canadian operator Porter Airlines has announced that a new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer has joined them. This article will cover[more...]
A Sit Down with Jack Sweeney
Fellow aviation enthusiast Jack Sweeney is known for tracking the private jets of Elon Musk & Taylor Swift. AviationSource sat down with him to discuss[more...]
Air Canada announces scholarships for Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
Air Canada has made a significant stride towards promoting diversity and inclusivity in the aviation industry by announcing a new scholarship program aimed at supporting[more...]
Wheel Falls Off LATAM Airbus A319 in Sao Paulo
Earlier this week, it emerged that a wheel fell off a LATAM Airbus A319 in Sao Paulo, forcing a diversion to a maintenance base as[more...]
Daher pushes forward with five-year growth plan
Light aircraft manufacturer Daher is now moving into the second year of a five-year strategic plan to position itself internationally, entering 2024 with a positive[more...]
UPS Experiences Double-Digit Drop in Flights Operated
UPS has started out 2024 with a double-digit drop in flights operated, as per data observed by RadarBox.com. Such percentages are compared to the same[more...]
Hong Kong Air Cargo Inaugurates London Stansted Flights
Hong Kong Air Cargo has this week inaugurated flights to London Stansted, as they aim to continue to grow their presence in the freighter market.[more...]
oneworld alliance names Nathaniel Pieper as new CEO
The oneworld® alliance has named airline industry veteran Nathaniel (Nat) Pieper as its new CEO. Pieper, who is currently senior vice president of fleet, finance[more...]
Edmonton International Airport passenger volumes now 90% of pre-pandemic level
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) reached more than 90 per cent of pre-pandemic passenger volumes in 2023, exceeding previous projections for recovery. 2023 YEG Growth Led[more...]
Sichuan Airlines A321 Fuzhou-Chengdu declares emergency
A Sichuan Airlines scheduled flight operating between Fuzhou and Chengdu, China has declared an emergency whilst approaching the destination. Sichuan Airlines flight 3U8906, an Airbus[more...]
Air Canada 787 Vancouver-Bangkok Declares Emergency
Last night, an Air Canada Boeing 787 operating a flight between Vancouver and Bangkok declared an emergency, prompting a diversion to Hong Kong. Air Canada[more...]
Transavia flight from Rotterdam – Faro declares emergency
A Transavia scheduled flight operating from Rotterdam to Faro, Portugal has declared an emergency en route. The flight is currently diverting to Asturias Airport, Spain.[more...]
GlobalX announces changes to its Board and Management Team
In a management move aimed at propelling its growth trajectory, Global Crossing Airlines Group, Inc. known as GlobalX, has announced significant changes in its leadership[more...]
Cargolux B747 Miami – Amsterdam declares emergency
A Cargolux Boeing 747 freighter en route from Miami to Amsterdam has declared an emergency enroute and is diverting to Shannon, Ireland. Cargolux flight CLX94K,[more...]
Embraer’s 2023 Deliveries & Backlog Increase
On January 30, 2024, Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has revealed its delivery and backlog count for 2023. This article will cover the details surrounding Embraer’s[more...]
ITA Airways to Resume Tel Aviv Services
This week, Italian flag carrier ITA Airways has announced that they will be resuming services to Tel Aviv in Israel. This article will cover the[more...]
Ibom Air Gets Financing Over The Line for Airbus A220 Aircraft
Nigerian carrier Ibom Air has secured the financing it needs for it’s inaugural Airbus A220 aircraft, which was delivered in November 2023. It is understood[more...]
Thousands of attendees turn out to Swedavia’s recruitment days
More than 3,500 people have flocked to attend Swedavia’s recent recruitment days for a range of permanent and seasonal employment opportunities as Swedish airports Arlanda[more...]
ZeroAvia and flyv partner on European hydrogen-electric flight
ZeroAvia and flyv have partnered to explore the utilization of hydrogen-electric engines to power flyv’s on-demand, low-cost flight operations. This collaboration marks a move towards[more...]
Air France A330 from Yaoundé to Paris declares emergency
An Air France flight from Yaounde, Cameroon to Paris has declared an emergency whilst approaching the destination. Air France flight AF907, an Airbus A330 operating[more...]
Avelo to add Bay Area base at Sonoma County Airport
Avelo Airlines is expanding its operations by establishing a new base in the Bay Area at Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS). This move comes[more...]
JetBlue appoints Warren Christie as Chief Operating Officer
US carrier JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) has announced the promotion of Warren Christie to the position of chief operating officer, effective February 12, 2024. This[more...]
Jet2 eyes major expansion in Greece for 2024
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced the expansion of their Greek programme for 2024, which will see the companies’ biggest ever programme of flights and holidays[more...]
United 737 diverts to Denver with cracked windshield
A United Airlines flight bound for Washington Dulles from Las Vegas made an unscheduled diversion into Denver on January 28 after experiencing a windshield crack[more...]
MightyFly unveils third generation Cento eVTOL
MightyFly has recently unveiled the third generation of the Cento aircraft, an autonomous hybrid eVTOL cargo aircraft designed to carry one hundred pounds of cargo[more...]
2024 is the Year for Malaysia Aviation Group
2024 looks to be the year for Malaysia Aviation Group, which owns Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, MASwings and MASkargo, as they lay out their plans for[more...]
Pegasus Airlines receives two ‘Youngest Fleet’ awards
Turkish carrier Pegasus Airlines has clinched two significant awards for its fleet excellence in 2024. The airline has been honored with the prestigious title of[more...]
Southwest Reports Q4 & FY23 Results
Southwest Airlines has reported its forth quarter and full year 2023 financial results showcasing an income for the entire year. This article will cover the[more...]
Wizz Air Announces Q3 Results
Hungarian operator, Wizz Air Holdings Plc, has announced its third quarter financial results showcasing an increase from FY2022/23. This article will cover the details surrounding[more...]
COMAC C919 poised to make Singapore appearance
Amid much recent speculation, it appears increasingly likely that China’s COMAC C-919 will make an appearance at next month’s Singapore Airshow. Confirmation of the presence[more...]
EASA extends wing inspections AD to all A320neo models
A European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Airworthiness Directive (AD) which was applicable to A319ceo, A320ceo and A321ceo aircraft has been extended to encompass all[more...]
Sichuan Airlines A321neo Suffers Engine Trouble in Changchun
A Sichuan Airlines Airbus A321neo operating a flight between Changchun and Chengdu had to return to it’s origin field due to an engine failure onboard.[more...]
DHL 777 Leipzig-Cincinnati Declares Emergency
In the last few moments, a DHL Boeing 777 Freighter operating a flight from Leipzig to Cincinnati has declared an emergency. Data provided by RadarBox.com.[more...]
Boeing pauses production at Renton for Quality Stand Down
About 10,000 737 program employees on two shifts at Boeing’s Renton facility paused airplane manufacturing on January 25 for a full-day working session focused on[more...]
Ryanair Expands Tirana Base With Six New Routes
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has this week announced the expansion of it’s Tirana base with six new routes for the Summer 2024 program. The airline[more...]
Wizz Air sees a record 60.3m passengers in 2023
European ultra-low cost carrier Wizz Air has revealed its performance figures for 2023, showing that it transported 60.3 million people across the calendar year. This[more...]
United Mulls Alternatives to Boeing 737 MAX 10: Airbus Benefits?
With the news from United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby that he would consider alternatives to the Boeing 737 MAX 10, we ask the following: Does[more...]
2023 sees air traffic recovery at Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) witnessed a remarkable resurgence in 2023, with performance figures showing a robust recovery in both passenger numbers and flight movements.[more...]
Flight safety: NBAA’s 2024 top safety focus areas
When considering flight safety, with the right approach both large and small business aircraft operators can not only prevent incidents but also operate with significantly[more...]
British Airways A350 London-Vancouver U-Turns over Scotland
At the moment, a British Airways A350 to Vancouver from London Heathrow has u-turned over Scotland and is looking for a diversion field. Data provided[more...]
American Flight from Dallas Declares Emergency in Houston
In the last few moments, an American Airlines flight from Dallas has declared an emergency following a missed approach at Houston. American Airlines Flight from[more...]
Azul A320 from Natal declares emergency and makes return
An Azul Airlines flight operating from Natal to Belo Horizonte has declared an emergency enroute, and is currently making a return to Natal. Azul flight[more...]
Beijing Daxing Handles 39.4 Million Passengers
China’s capital city’s newest airport, Beijing Daxing (PKX) in 2023 handled a staggering amount of passengers. This article will cover the details surrounding Beijing Daxing’s[more...]
Archer Aviation welcomes two industry veterans to drive growth
Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced two key hires who bring decades of additional aviation[more...]
Cathay Pacific opens Shekou Cruise Home Port Lounge
Cathay Pacific has unveiled a unique inaugural lounge beyond the confines of an airport, situated at the Shekou Cruise Home Port in Shenzhen. This develepment[more...]
Emirates Offers Premium Economy Tour in Tokyo, Japan
This week has seen Emirates unveil further it’s Premium Economy offering to prospective customers in Tokyo, Japan. The tour took place at Narita International Airport,[more...]
Iraqi Airways Boeing 787 Suffers Issues With Cabin Doors
Earlier this week, an Iraqi Airways Boeing 787 operating a flight from Baghdad to Guangzhou had to divert to Basra due to an issue with[more...]
Hyderabad Celebrates New Frankfurt Flights with Lufthansa
Hyderabad International Airport this week celebrated new flights to Frankfurt as Lufthansa begins vital international flights into the region. The first LH752 rotation departed on[more...]
Netcompany enters collaboration with 43 Norwegian airports
Avinor, the operator overseeing 43 Norwegian airports and the airspace of Norway, has recently announced Netcompany as its exclusive strategic partner for the next three[more...]
Ontario International ONT traffic exceeds pre-pandemic levels in 2023
Ontario International Airport (ONT) witnessed a surge in the number of airline passengers, reaching over 6.4 million last year. This represents substantial increase of 12%[more...]
Cargojet provides update on fleet strategy for 2024
Cargojet Inc. (TSX:CJT) has provided an update on its ongoing efforts to further streamline its fleet strategy and the associated impacts to capital expenditures and[more...]
Dublin Airport Welcomes Largest Aircraft: Air China’s Boeing 747-8
In the 15 minutes, Dublin Airport has welcomed the largest aircraft to ever land there, being the Air China Boeing 747-8. The aircraft is carrying[more...]
Daher 2023: 74 TBM and Kodiak aircraft delivered, 100 orders logged
Daher’s Aircraft Division recorded the delivery of a fleet of 74 aircraft from its TBM and Kodiak single-engine turboprop product lines in 2023. In addition,[more...]
Cathay Pacific welcomes 3 new partners to promote SAF uptake
Cathay Pacific has welcomed three new partners into its Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Programme to promote the uptake of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). With an overarching[more...]
What are the privacy concerns with using an AI video editor?
privacy concerns with using an AI video editor Whether you’re a YouTuber, a marketer, or a filmmaker, AI video editing tools can help you create[more...]
Norse Atlantic Airways Strong December 2023
This week Norse Atlantic Airways has revealed its December 2023 performance showcasing a strong increase in demand. This article will cover the details surrounding Norse[more...]
AAIB Report: TUI Airways 737 airspeed loss on go-around at Manchester
The Air Accidents Investigation Board (AAIB) has released details of its investigation of an incident involving a TUI Airways flight which lost airspeed and altitude[more...]
Vancouver International gains $74.3M boost to cargo capacity
Vancouver International Airport is set to undergo a significant expansion, thanks to an investment of up to $74.3 million from the Transport Canada National Trade[more...]
Ryanair Calls on German Government To Lower Air Taxes
This week has seen Ryanair call on the German Government to lower the air transport taxes & reduce airport fees in the country, as they[more...]
More Foreign Flights & Connections Enroute for Bali, Indonesia
Bali, Indonesia is starting out 2024 with a bang as they are set to receive more flights and connections from foreign airlines over the course[more...]
Airbus Finishes 2023 On A Landmark High for Orders & Deliveries
Yesterday saw Airbus release it’s overall order and delivery numbers for 2023, highlighting what a landmark year it was for the European planemaker. The European[more...]
Ryanair releases further data on OTA overcharging
Ryanair today released its January Online Travel Agent (OTA) Pirate survey, revealing concerning price discrepancies between its website and several third-party booking platforms. The carrier[more...]
Delta caps 2023 with recognition for service and operational excellence
Delta Air Lines rounds out 2023 with several awards, recognizing the airline’s workplace culture and its operational performance. Recent accolades from prestigious organizations like TIME[more...]
New 2024 routes from London Stansted Airport unveiled
From Jordan to Florence, there are some exciting new flights that will be taking to the skies from London Stansted Airport (STN) in 2024. 12[more...]
Emergency Landing in New York
A Republic Airways Embraer E175 operating a flight for United Airlines between Hartford and Chicago made an emergency landing in New York this week. United[more...]
Japan Airlines Expects $105m Loss Following Tokyo Accident
Japan Airlines believes that due to the accident in Tokyo Haneda, they are estimating that a $105m loss will be reported. The accident of JL516[more...]
Jetstar to boost international capacity from Melbourne in 2024
Jetstar is planning to boost international capacity from Melbourne in 2024 — ramping up the frequency of flights to Singapore, Bangkok, Phuket, Auckland and Christchurch.[more...]
Polish Medical Air Rescue: Nearly 12,000 operations in 2023
2023 witnessed an unprecedented level of activity for the dedicated crews of Lotnicze Pogotowie Ratunkowe – the Polish Medical Air Rescue (LPR). Clocking an impressive[more...]
Maldives Velana International adds parking slot capacity
In anticipation of the winter super peak, Velana International Airport (VIA) in the Maldives is gearing up for an unprecedented surge in jet arrivals. The[more...]
Birmingham BHX 2023: Doha, Jeddah, Singapore and more
Birmingham Airport (BHX) in the British midlands has looked back on the highlights of the past year. In the 2023 Coronation year when England very[more...]
Ural Airlines A320 Moscow-Makhachkala Declares Emergency
Earlier today, a Ural Airlines Airbus A320 between Moscow and Makhachkala declared an emergency, prompting a diversion to Volgograd. Ural Airlines A320 Moscow-Makhachkala Declares Emergency…[more...]
Delta & Virgin Atlantic Celebrate 10 Years of Partnership
Delta Air Lines & Virgin Atlantic have today announced the celebration of a partnership with Virgin Atlantic, that has spanned a decade. The two carriers[more...]
Austrian Airlines reflects on a successful 2023
As the curtains close on 2023, Austrian Airlines emerges as a shining star in the aviation industry, defying geopolitical challenges to achieve unparalleled success. Building[more...]
Hong Kong International Airport: A strong close to 2023
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) continued a strong recovery through the last quarter of 2023. Passenger traffic at HKIA is expected to fully recover to[more...]
Arab Aviation Summit adopts the theme ‘Exploring the Future of Travel’
The 2024 edition of the Arab Aviation Summit (AAS), the region’s leading aviation and tourism industry event, will be held in Ras Al Khaimah from[more...]
Samarkand Airport Welcomes Millionth Passenger
Samarkand Airport in Uzbekistan celebrated a milestone this week as they welcomed their millionth passenger into the airport. This represents the strong growth experienced from[more...]
Aviation Is Back Up and Running, That’s For Sure!
Aviation is back up and running, that’s for sure! AviationSource Editor-in-Chief James Field gives his views on what has been a mega bounce-back for the[more...]
Apple AirTag Saves Christmas – AviationSource News
This week it has been revealed by AppleInsider that an Apple AirTag helped a family track down their stolen luggage. This article will cover the[more...]
Austrian Airlines Flight To Vienna Suffers Smoke Onboard
An Austrian Airlines flight bound for Vienna had to return to Frankfurt minutes after departure due to smoke onboard the aircraft. Incident: Austrian Airlines Flight[more...]
Air Canada and Professional Women’s Hockey League seal partnership
Air Canada has recently sealed a historic partnership with the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), just in time for the league’s much-anticipated inaugural season opener[more...]
Transavia France to launch direct Marseille-Stockholm route
Transavia France is to expand at Stockholm Arlanda Airport by launching a new direct route to Marseille. This will further establish the French low-cost carrier’s[more...]
Hamad International Airport set to welcome fans for AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023
Qatar, is set to host the prestigious 18th edition of AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. Set to take place from January 12 to February 10,[more...]
Flydubai Flight to Dubai Declares Emergency on Approach
In the last few moments, a Flydubai flight from Dhaka being operated by a Smartwings Boeing 737-800 has declared an emergency whilst on the final[more...]
easyJet launches Germany and France holidays in January
easyJet holidays, the UK’s premier tour operator, has spread its wings to France and Germany, expanding its footprint after a successful launch in Switzerland earlier[more...]
SriLankan Adds Leased A320 To Boost Colombo Ops
SriLankan Airlines has announced in the last week that it has added a leased Airbus A320 to the fleet to boost its operations out of[more...]
Montreal Saint-Hubert Airport releases noise management plan
Montreal Saint-Hubert Airport has released details of its comprehensive acoustic studies and innovative strategies for managing the sound environment. This strategic plan is the culmination[more...]
2023 Highlights: Riyadh Air Plans Laid out in Paris
Our final highlight of 2023 was when AviationSource was invited to an event in central Paris by Riyadh Air, who laid out their plans for[more...]
2023 Highlights: Airbus Tianjin Delivers First Aircraft
Back in March this year, Airbus achieved a milestone in delivering the first aircraft from it’s Tianjin plant, with this now in full operation. In[more...]
HiSky To Operate Bucharest-New York with Airbus A330-200
HiSky has this week announced plans to operate nonstop direct flights between Bucharest and New York JFK with an Airbus A330-200. This represents the first[more...]
Amsterdam Schiphol Has Room For 483,000 Flights in 2024
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has revealed this week it has room for 483,000 flights next year, as conditional relief is handed to the airport. Of the[more...]
Brussels Airport Expects 850,000 Passengers During Busy Period
Brussels Airport has this week revealed that they expect 850,000 passengers during the busy festive period. The airport believes that passengers will be seeking sunny[more...]
SAA Expands SunExpress Deal With Four More Aircraft
South African Airways (SAA) & SunExpress have expanded on their current deal, which will see the Johannesburg carrier operate four of their aircraft. Such a[more...]
Winnipeg Airport receives funding for cargo redevelopment
In a move toward enhancing its cargo capabilities, the Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA) has secured an additional $19.4 million from Transport Canada through the National[more...]
Pilatus to acquire maintenance business from Aero Center Epps
Founded in 1965, Epps Aviation has been an Authorized Pilatus Sales and Service Center since 1996. Based in Atlanta at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, Aero Center Epps[more...]
Turkish Airlines becomes world’s largest operator of Trent XWB engines
Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR) has announced that Turkish Airlines will order 100 Trent XWB-84 engines and 40 Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines. This news follows the recent[more...]
Air Corsica updates fleet with two ATR 72-600 aircraft
Air Corsica has confirmed a firm order for two ATR 72-600 aircraft which was placed initially at the Paris Air Show. This forms part of[more...]
Transavia Airlines takes delivery of first Airbus A321neo
Dutch low-cost carrier Transavia Airlines, part of the Air France-KLM group, has taken delivery of its first A321neo on lease from Air Lease Corporation On[more...]
SAE2023 – Expo Highlights Airport Expansion in Saudi Arabia
One thing remains clear is that the Saudi Airport Exhibition (SAE2023) is highlighting the amount of manpower needed for aviation expansion in Saudi Arabia. From[more...]
AirAsia X Chairman steps down amid successful turnaround
Leaving behind a strong legacy of achievement, AirAsia X Chairman Tunku Dato’ Mahmood Fawzy Bin Tunku Muhiyiddin has ended his service effective from December 15.[more...]
Latitude Air Ambulance commences major Hamilton International expansion
Latitude Air Ambulance, in association with TradePort International Corporation and Vantage Airport Group, marked a significant milestone with a ground-breaking ceremony at Hamilton International on[more...]
Sunclass Receives A321neo & A330neo from Air Lease Corporation
Last week, it was announced that Sunclass Airlines has taken delivery of one Airbus A321neo and one Airbus A330neo from ALC. This article will cover[more...]
Avianca inaugurates direct Chicago to Guatemala service
Travelers from Chicago are now even closer to Guatemala, thanks to the new route inaugurated by Avianca Airlines. The new direct service now connects Chicago[more...]
US Navy and Lockheed Martin test Off-Board Electronic Warfare System
Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is reported to have successfully passed the government test of the Advanced Off-Board Electronic Warfare (AOEW) system which is the electronic[more...]
KLM, government and industry join to tackle unruly passenger behaviour
KLM, the Netherlands government and the airline industry are joining hands to tackle unacceptable and unruly passenger behaviour on commercial flights. KLM has seen a[more...]
airBaltic Reports Strong Uptick in Passenger Numbers
airBaltic has this week revealed a strong uptick in passenger numbers, as their Winter season continues to perform strong results. The Latvian carrier has been[more...]
JetBlue To Add New Services Between New York & Tulum
JetBlue has this week announced plans to add new services to Tulum from New York JFK, with this being the fourth destination in Mexico for[more...]
True Noord acquires 11 regional aircraft from Nordic Aviation Capital
Specialist regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord, has completed a sale agreement for 11 aircraft with Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC). This significant portfolio includes four Dash 8-400s, three[more...]
WestJet shares operational program enhancements ahead of holiday season
As the festive season approaches, Canadians eagerly anticipate holiday celebrations, and for many, this involves travel. Recognizing the challenges faced during the previous year’s holiday[more...]
United Flight New York-Denver Makes Swift Diversion to Wichita
In the last half hour, a United Airlines flight between New York and Denver has just made a very swift diversion to Wichita. United Flight[more...]
Boeing Delivers 56 Aircraft, Most of them The 737 MAX
In the Orders and Deliveries section of the Boeing website, it has been disclosed that the manufacturer delivered 56 aircraft in November, with most of[more...]
International students visit China Eastern Airlines R&D Center
Nearly 30 international students embarked on an enriching journey at the R&D Center of China Eastern Airlines on December 8. Originating from seven diverse countries,[more...]
Surviving summer: Qantas and Jetstar gear up for the silly season
The holiday season is upon us, and Qantas and Jetstar are gearing up for what promises to be one of their busiest Christmas travel periods[more...]
Lufthansa Group announces changes in top management
The Lufthansa Group has announced a change of leadership in two key management positions. Heike Birlenbach is to become Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at SWISS[more...]
Maeve Aerospace M80: A new high performance 80 seat hybrid
European aircraft developer Maeve Aerospace has plans to introduce the M80, a revolutionary hybrid-electric 80-seater aircraft. This innovative development is supported by an infrastructure expansion[more...]
Gulf Air 787 Bahrain-Dhaka Emergency, Diverts to Bangkok
In the last few hours, a Gulf Air Boeing 787 from Bahrain to Dhaka diverted to Bangkok, and declared an emergency whilst enroute to the[more...]
Virgin Atlantic flight Los Angeles-London declares emergency
A Virgin Atlantic long-haul flight from Los Angeles to London has declared an emergency approaching the United Kingdom. Virgin Atlantic flight VS24, a Boeing 787-9[more...]
Dassault Aviation Falcon 6X jet sees entry into service
Pratt & Whitney Canada has joined Dassault Aviation in celebrating the entry into service of the new Falcon 6X business jet. Powered by twin Pratt & Whitney Canada PW812D turbofan[more...]
Arajet Expands Buenos Aires, Cartagena, Lima & Sao Paulo
It looks like Arajet is experiencing a lot of growth in South America as data shows they are adding more flights to Buenos Aires, Lima,[more...]
TUI Exceeds 20bn EUR in Revenue, Finishing The Year on A High
The TUI Group has revealed they have achieved over 20bn EUR in revenue, and are expected to finish the full year on a strong high.[more...]
Air Dot Show Unveils 2024 Tour Schedule: Florida to New York
The Air Dot Show Tour, the U.S leader in aviation entertainment, is set to embark on a journey to six iconic travel destinations from Florida[more...]
Atlas Air 747 Santiago-Miami Suffers Problem After Departure
It has emerged that an Atlas Air Boeing 747 Freighter from Santiago to Miami is holding to the west of the Chilean airport following a[more...]
JetBlue Inaugurates New York JFK-Belize City Flights
JetBlue has this week inaugurated new services between New York JFK and Belize City, as the carrier’s growth into the central American market continues. This[more...]
Delta Air Lines To Launch Taipei Flights from Seattle
Delta Air Lines has today announced plans to launch flights to Taipei from Seattle, as the airline celebrates 90 years of operations at the U.S[more...]
14 injured as Emirates A380 Perth-Dubai hits turbulence
14 people aboard an Emirates scheduled flight from Perth to Dubai have received medical attention after the aircraft, an Airbus A380, encountered severe turbulence. Emirates[more...]
Etihad Airways and TAP Air Portugal enter codeshare agreement
National carriers of the UAE and Portugal, Etihad Airways and TAP Air Portugal, have recently inked a strategic codeshare agreement. This collaboration unlocks mutual travel[more...]
British Airways Flight London-Inverness Diverts to Aberdeen
It has emerged that a British Airways flight between London Heathrow and Inverness has made a significant detour and diverted to Aberdeen. Diversion: British Airways[more...]
Global air cargo demand rises again in October
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2023 global air cargo markets indicating the third consecutive month of stronger year-on-year demand. Regional[more...]
Lynx Air adds Ottawa as 19th North American destination
Lynx Air (Lynx) has recently declared Ottawa as the newest addition to its extensive network. Commencing its flight services on May 17 2024, this latest[more...]
Ryanair Carries 11.7m Passengers in November, Nearing 200m
Ryanair handled 11.7m passengers in November, as the carrier continues to grow at a strong rate, with the 200 million passengers per year mark not[more...]
American Airlines flight Paris to Philadelphia declares emergency
An American Airlines flight operating from Paris to Philadelphia has declared an emergency shorty after departure from Paris Charles De Gaulle. American Airlines flight AA755,[more...]
Jet2holidays Launches Four New Destinations
Jet2holidays has this week launched four new destinations that customers can choose from during Summer 2024 and 2025. This article will cover the details surrounding[more...]
easyJet Opens Birmingham Base Early For Summer Flights
easyJet has announced this week the opening up of it’s Birmingham base earlier for Summer 2024 flights. The carrier has experienced significant growth at the[more...]
Atlas Air Takes Delivery of New Boeing 777 Freighter for MSC
Atlas Air has this week taken delivery of another Boeing 777 Freighter, with this destined for MSC Mediterranean. This deal between both sides is part[more...]
US Air Force Aircraft From Glasgow Prestwick Declares Emergency
A US Air Force C130 from Glasgow Prestwick declared an emergency not long after departure and headed back to it’s origin point. US Air Force[more...]
Vietnam Airlines and Turkish Airlines form new air cargo alliance
In a signing event witnessed at the Presidential Palace in Ankara on 29 November, Vietnam Airlines and Turkish Airlines officially inked their commitment to a[more...]
A321neo aircraft joins the United Airlines fleet
United Airlines new Airbus A321neo has undertaken its inaugural flight from Houston on November 30. This becomes the first new Airbus aircraft to enter United’s fleet since 2002. United[more...]
Boeing awarded contract for additional 15 US Air Force KC-46A Tankers
Boeing [NYSE: BA] has secured a Lot 10 contract to manufacture an additional 15 KC-46A Pegasus tankers. Valued at an impressive $2.3 billion, this contract[more...]
SunExpress purchase CFM LEAP-1B Engines for 737 MAX fleet
In a move supporting ambitious growth plans, SunExpress, the prominent leisure carrier and joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, has announced a commitment to[more...]
flynas launches direct flights to Asmara, Eritrea
Leading Middle Eastern low-cost airline flynas is set to commence weekly direct flights to the capital of Eritrea, Asmara, starting January 17. This becomes the[more...]
Eve Air Mobility and Jeju Air release Concept of Operations for UAM in South Korea
Eve Air Mobility (NYSE: EVEX) and South Korean airline Jeju Air Co., Ltd have unveiled a white paper outlining the future of electric vertical take-off[more...]
Penang Airport welcomes back Qatar Airways and Thai Airways
Penang International Airport, a member of Malaysia Airports, has welcomed the return of two global airlines in October. At the same time, the Malaysia Airports[more...]
Air Canada receives 2 honors at Employment Equity Achievement Awards
Canadian national flag carrier Air Canada has received two accolades as part of the Employment Equity Achievement Awards announced recently. The Canadian national flag carrier[more...]
Hainan Airlines resumes Beijing-Boston flight services
Hainan Airlines has successfully resumed its non-stop flight services from Beijing to Boston. Flight HU729 from Beijing to Boston departed at 1:18 pm Beijing time[more...]
