Air India CEO defends paying Russia to use its airspace
In a candid interview the chief executive officer of Air India, Campbell Wilson, has defended paying Russia to fly over its territory to reach international destinations. “If that’s the way…
Emirates Adds Flights to Toronto After Canada and the UAE Sign Expanded Air Services Agreement
Only days after Canada and the United Arab Emirates signed an enhanced air services agreement, Emirates said on Friday that it would add more flights to its Dubai to Toronto…
Icelandair signs deal for 13 Airbus A321XLR as it replaces Boeing 757s
Icelandair Group HF said on Friday it signed a provisional deal to purchase 13 of European planemaker Airbus SE’s latest A321XLR single-aisle jet, with deliveries slated to begin in 2029.…
United will cut some New York-area, D.C. flights after US waiver
United Airlines said Thursday it will reduce summer flights at three New York and Washington area airports after the Federal Aviation Administration allowed carriers to do so due to an…
Southwest Airlines named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2023
Southwest Airlines celebrates earning a spot on Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2023. The Dallas-based carrier received recognition for providing a strong and inspiring workplace for women. “We’re committed…
China’s top airlines post record annual losses, outlook brighter
China’s flagship carrier Air China Ltd posted record annual losses of 38.6 billion yuan ($5.61 billion)on Thursday as the country’s now-abandoned zero-COVID policy led to a plunge in demand. Shanghai-based…
Lufthansa-ITA Airways tie-up nears after meeting in Rome
Italy’s government said on Thursday negotiations were progressing with Germany’s Lufthansa over the sale of a minority stake in ITA Airways after the two companies jointly approved the Italian carrier’s…
Kazakh airline says business is booming as Russia loses traffic
Kazakhstan’s flagship airline, Air Astana, is speeding up its expansion plans to take advantage of a drop in air traffic via Russia and the reopening of China, chief executive Peter…