Lufthansa’s Revised Offer for ITA Fails to Impress EU Regulators
Lufthansa‘s attempt to win approval for its €325 million acquisition of a 41% stake in Italian carrier ITA Airways seems to have hit a snag. Sources familiar with the matter…
Boeing 787 Dreamliner Faces Safety Concerns After Whistleblower Warning
Safety fears have resurfaced for Boeing‘s 787 Dreamliner after a whistleblower came forward alleging potential structural weaknesses in the aircraft. The whistleblower, a Boeing engineer named Sam Salehpour with over…
Tensions soar in the Middle East as airspace closures follow Iranian attack on Israel
The skies over the Middle East became a tense zone on Saturday night as several countries took the drastic step of closing their airspace. This action came amidst rising tensions…
Spirit AeroSystems Slows Down as Boeing 737 Production Drops
Spirit AeroSystems, a major supplier of airplane parts to Boeing, is hitting the brakes on its operations. The company announced yesterday that it will limit overtime and hiring for certain…
American Airlines and Airbus Team Up for Major A320 Family Upgrade
In a significant fleet modernization move, American Airlines has inked a substantial agreement with Airbus to retrofit 150 of its A320ceo family aircraft. This deal, announced on March 10, 2024,…
Southwest Engine Cover Loss Traced to Maintenance Issue, NTSB Says
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has attributed the loss of an engine cover on a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 to a maintenance error. The incident, which occurred during takeoff…
Homendy Pledges Fierce Advocacy for Safety in Her New Term
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) chair, Jennifer Homendy, has pledged unwavering dedication to safety in her new term. Vowing to be a “fierce advocate” for improvements across all transportation…
Airbus Soars in First Quarter with 12% Increase in Jet Deliveries and Strong Order Book
Airbus, the European aircraft manufacturer, reported a positive start to 2024 with a 12% increase in jet deliveries for the first quarter. This marks a significant achievement for the company,…
Australian Air Traffic Controllers Cast Votes on Potential Strike Action
Australia’s air travel industry faces potential disruption as air traffic controllers represented by the union Civil Air began voting on possible strike action on April 1st, 2024. The ballot, scheduled…