Etihad Airways Boosts Airbus A350 Freighter Order to Ten
Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi’s national airline, announced an expansion of its commitment to Airbus, increasing its order of A350 freighters from seven to ten. This decision underscores Etihad’s strategic emphasis…
Qatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo Forge Strategic Cargo Alliance
On November 19, 2024, Qatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo officially launched a strategic partnership to enhance global cargo connectivity and operational efficiency. This collaboration was inaugurated by Mark Drusch, Qatar…
US Halts Controversial Airline Passenger Asset Seizure Program
On November 21, 2024, the U.S. Deputy Attorney General announced the suspension of a highly contentious civil asset forfeiture program operated by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). This initiative, known…
Icelandair’s First A321LR Takes to the Skies for Test Flight
On November 19, 2024, Icelandair’s first Airbus A321LR aircraft, registered as TF-IAA, took to the skies for its initial test flight. This event marks a pivotal moment for Icelandair, traditionally…
Boeing Notifies Nearly 700 Missouri Employees of Layoffs
Seattle On November 21 – Boeing issued layoff notices to nearly 700 of its employees in Missouri as part of its broader strategy to cut approximately 17,000 jobs globally, representing…
Record 80 Million Americans Set to Travel for Thanksgiving
As Thanksgiving approaches, travel forecasts indicate a new high with nearly 80 million Americans expected to journey for the holiday, setting a record for travel volume during this period. This…
Russia Secures First Export Deal for Su-57 Stealth Fighter
On November 13, 2024, Rosoboronexport, Russia’s state arms export agency, announced the signing of the first export contract for the Sukhoi Su-57, the country’s fifth-generation stealth fighter jet. This landmark…
Iberia’s First Transatlantic A321XLR Flight Marks New Era
On November 14, 2024, Iberia, the Spanish flag carrier, achieved a milestone in aviation by successfully completing the first transatlantic service with its newly acquired Airbus A321XLR. The inaugural flight,…
Etihad Airways Boosts Profit by 66% in First Nine Months of 2024
On November 14, 2024, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, announced a profit after tax of AED 1.4 billion ($368 million) for the first nine months…