American Airlines fuel cost warning eclipses upbeat revenue forecast, shares fall
American Airlines Group Inc shares fell 7% on Friday as investors looked past the carrier’s upbeat revenue forecast and instead focused on its warning of a hit from higher fuel…
Aeroflot has been prevented from selling their slots at London Heathrow
Aeroflot and two other Russian airlines have been prevented from selling their UK airport slots worth an estimated £50 million under new government sanctions. The UK government has introduced sanctions…
A female passenger was asked to “cover up” before boarding a flight (Video)
A woman has claimed that she was told to “cover up” by Alaska Airlines staff when preparing to board a flight. The female passenger showed in the video dressed in…
Southwest makes “first-of-its-kind” investment in DOE-backed SAF project
Southwest Airlines announced an investment into SAFFiRE Renewables, a company formed by D3MAX, backed by a Department of Energy project to develop and produce scalable, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The…
U.S. senators press U.S. airlines, USDOT on flight cancellations
Two U.S. senators on Thursday urged airlines and regulators to take steps to reduce flight cancellations and delays after more than 2,700 Memorial Day weekend flights were cancelled. Travelers are…
United to expand flight training center as airline ramps up pilot hiring
The expansion will add a new 4-story building with flight simulators, training classrooms, conference rooms and offices. United Airlines will invest more than $100 million to expand its flight training…
Following the deadly crash, Nepal changes Flying Rules
The Nepali aviation regulator, Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has made drastic changes to existing flight rules and permits, in attempt to prevent another crash in the country. CAAN…
Belarus national carrier Belavia denied access to Tel Aviv airport
The flag carrier of Belarus, Belavia, canceled its flights to Tel Aviv as the aviation regulator of Israel refused to provide any services to the airline in the country’s territory.…
Qatar Airways’ A380 comes soaring back to Sydney
The Oneworld airlines’ superlative superjumbo, with its elegant upper deck lounge, makes a welcome return to Australia. Arguably one of the world’s best Airbus A380 experiences is on a triumphant…
SpiceJet fined $12,873 for training Boeing 737 MAX pilots on faulty simulator
India’s civil aviation authority has fined airline SpiceJet Rs 10 lakh ($12,873) for training its pilots on a faulty Boeing 737 MAX simulator. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)…