Recaro Certification Hold Delays Vueling 737 MAX Debut Until 2027
Vueling’s first 737 MAX deliveries, delayed by a Recaro seat certification issue, have postponed the induction of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft for the Barcelona IAG low-cost carrier into 2027. The…
FINANCE | AirAsia Targets US$1 Billion International Debt Raise Amid Fuel Cost Pressures
Kuala Lumpur, Sept. 1 – AirAsia Group, formerly AirAsia X, is turning to the international debt market to raise at least US$1 billion (RM4.03 billion) to shore up liquidity as…
Why is United Airlines Grounding its New Jets from Transatlantic Italian Routes?
Chicago, Aug. 30 – United Airlines has adopted a cautious approach regarding the operational capabilities of its newly acquired Airbus fleet. When evaluating transatlantic airline routes, network planners noted that…
Airlink Embraer Formation Flypast Frames Cape Town Rugby Showcase
Cape Town, Aug. 30 – Airlink Embraer E-Jets executed a precision flypast above DHL Stadium Cape Town during the Springboks All Blacks rugby clash on 29 August 2026. The low-level…
Bridging Continents Through AirAsia and Pegasus’ First Partnership
Kuala Lumpur, Aug 29 – AirAsia Group Bhd is preparing to elevate international aviation connectivity by launching its very first codeshare partnership with Türkiye’s prominent low-cost carrier, Pegasus Airlines. This…
Virgin Australia Profit Beat Spurs Capacity Cut for Stronger Yields
Sydney, Aug. 28 – Virgin Australia plans to trim domestic capacity by 3 percent in the first half after delivering a better-than-expected full-year profit, a move designed to underpin stronger…
United Airlines A321XLR Pioneers Direct Access to Emerging European Destinations
Chicago, Aug. 26 – United Airlines has officially confirmed its groundbreaking international route expansion featuring the newly unveiled Airbus A321XLR aircraft, designated as ‘Born to Explore’. This strategic network growth…
Southeast Asia Budget Airlines Face Persistent Fuel Cost Pressures
Hong Kong, Aug. 25 – Southeast Asia budget airlines are eyeing recovery after the Middle East-driven fuel shock, yet elevated jet fuel prices leave lasting scars on margins for low-cost…
Air New Zealand Strengthens Strategic Direction with Campbell Wilson Board Appointment
Auckland, Aug. 19 – Air New Zealand has officially appointed former Air India CEO Campbell Wilson to its board of directors, marking a significant strategic move for the national carrier.…