American Airlines Flight Attendants Vote on Strike Authorization.
Mina Maher
Flight attendants at American Airlines have begun voting on whether to authorize a strike, after failing to obtain a pay raise in over two years and being understaffed since the…
July 2023
Flight review: Norse Atlantic 787-9 London Gatwick – New York JFK
Sam Jakobi
When Norse Atlantic comes to mind, often thought of as its predecessor, Norwegian. And, despite the airline’s outlasting attempts to set Norse apart from them, there’s no hiding from the…
Southwest Airlines Converts MAX 7 Orders To MAX 8s Due To Certification Delays
Southwest Airlines has announced that it is converting 24 of its Boeing 737 MAX 7 aircraft orders into larger and already certified Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants. This decision follows…
United Airlines Pilot Banned for Intoxication on Transatlantic Flight
A United Airlines pilot has been banned from flying for a year by a Paris court after attempting to fly while intoxicated on a transatlantic flight from Paris’ Charles-de-Gaulle Airport…
Aviation in Numbers: CAE, Airbus, and Boeing Projections
Giuliano
CAE has published its last report: 1.3 million new employees will be needed by 2032. Boeing and Airbus have done the same. According to the main stakeholders in the aviation…
Airbus Reports Strong Performance for Half-Year (H1) 2023
Youssef Yahya
Airbus SE has reported consolidated financial results for the first half (H1) of 2023, demonstrating strong performance across its operations despite a complex operational environment. Strong Performance Despite Complex Environment…
Etihad Airways Celebrates the Return of the Airbus A380
Etihad Airways marked a significant milestone in its post-pandemic recovery with the return of the Airbus A380 to its fleet. The airline operated its first post-COVID A380 passenger flight from…
American Airlines Celebrates Delivery of 50th Boeing 737 MAX 8
American Airlines recently celebrated the delivery of its 50th Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, with another 80 still on order. The airline has been operating the MAX for almost six…
Egyptair Resumes Tokyo Flights and Launches New Routes to Expand
Egyptair is set to resume flights to Japan in September after a three-year hiatus, with flights to Tokyo Narita International Airport using the Boeing 777-300 aircraft. The airline has also…
SAUDIA’s Growth Trajectory: Increased Capacity and New Destinations
SAUDIA, the flagship carrier of Saudi Arabia, has increased its international capacity by 15% this summer compared to the same period last year, along with more capacity across its domestic…
Flight Through Time: Top 5 Airlines of the 20th Century
Air travel has come a long way since the Wright Brothers’ first flight in 1903. In the 20th century, airlines played a crucial role in shaping the world of aviation.…
Qatar Airways Receives 24th Airbus A350-1000
Qatar Airways has taken delivery of its 24th Airbus A350-1000 and 58th A350 overall on July 21st. The aircraft, which has been in storage for much of its pre-delivery time,…
Wizz Air Announces Expansion to Iraq
Wizz Air, a Hungarian low-cost carrier, has announced its expansion to Iraq with the launch of its first flights to Erbil, in the Kurdistan region of the country. The twice-weekly…
Australian Government Rejects Qatar Airways’ Bid for More Flights
The Australian Government has rejected Qatar Airways’ request to increase its operations in the country by an additional 21 round trip slots per week. The Doha-based airline currently operates multiple…
The New Project from JAL to Lower CO2 Emissions and Help Travelers: “Any Wear, Anywhere”
“Any Wear, Anywhere” is a clothing share service launched by Japan Airlines (JAL) in July 2023. The service allows travelers to rent clothes for their trip, which can help reduce…
Saudia Unveils Retro Livery for New Airbus A321neo
Saudia’s newest Airbus A321neo has been spotted with a new retro-inspired livery after leaving the paint shop. The next-generation narrowbody has been painted in colors much like one of Saudia’s…
Saudia’s Stunning Retro Livery on Newest Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Saudia, the Saudi Arabian flag carrier, is set to receive a brand-new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft featuring the airline’s stunning retro livery. The new aircraft is currently being prepared for…
The Impact of the Regulation “Eu 261” in Numbers and the Expectations for this Summer
Let’s start with a short explanation of the above mentioned law: the EU Regulation 261/2004, not only addresses flight delays and cancellations but also emphasizes the rights of passengers who…
Emirates A380 Causes Flight Delays at London Gatwick Airport Due to Technical Fault
An Emirates Airbus A380 with registration number A6-EUN caused flight disruptions at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) on July 11, 2023, due to a hydraulic failure upon landing. The flight, EK9,…
Air Tanzania’s Impounded A220 Returns Home after 7 Months In The Netherlands
Air Tanzania’s Airbus A220-300, registered as 5H-TCH, has returned to Dar es Salaam after being impounded in the Netherlands for over seven months. The aircraft was seized in December 2022…