SkyTeam's Air France, SAS Rebrand Cabin Offerings

SAS and Braathens Regional Airways AB have announced a new long-term wet lease agreement.

Today, in 2009, Virgin Nigeria Airways rebranded itself as Nigerian Eagle Airlines.

Boeing will pay US$150 million to Embraer, concluding a years-long arbitration over a failed merger.

British cargo charter airline One Air has added a Boeing 747-400ERF, call sign G-ONEF, to its fleet.

KLM's first official flight of the Airbus A321neo takes off from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.

Qatar Airways will increase its flights between Amsterdam and Doha for the winter season.

China Southern is set to resume its Guangzhou—Adelaide route starting on December 12, 2024.

Embraer will highlight its cutting-edge aircraft at the inaugural Bali International Airshow.

When it comes to aviation, different aircraft require different fuels based on their engine type.

Today, in 2013, Bombardier's CSeries aircraft, designated as the CS100, completed its maiden flight.

Air Canada and the Air Line Pilots Association have tentatively agreed on a new four-year contract.

Etihad announces its summer 2025 flight schedule with increased flight frequencies to Europe.

Today, in 1977, Mahé-based Air Seychelles was formed in the Republic of Seychelles.

United has canceled two key international routes: Washington D.C.-Amman and Newark-Tenerife.

Next month, Norse Atlantic Airways will start operating the route between London and Cape Town.

American Airlines continues to cut routes out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

TAP Portugal rebranded as TAP Air Portugal in 2017, returning to the name used in 1979-2005.

This is when commercial pilots usually get to go home after a handful of flights.

airBaltic has carved a niche with strategic moves and a commitment to excellence.

United partners with SpaceX to provide Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi across the carrier's entire fleet.

Today, in 2001, Ansett Australia ceased operations. The airline traced its history back to 1935.

This week, Aeromexico held a commemorative event to celebrate the airline's 90th anniversary.

Brussels Airlines announces significant updates to its long fleet and new cabin refurbishment.

Boeing's West Coast factory workers are set to strike after 96% vote in favor of halting production.

An Alaska Airlines flight bound for Seattle was forced to abort its takeoff from Nashville.

British Airways is set to break records next summer, operating more weekly flights to North America.

LATAM Airlines is set to upgrade the cabins of 24 of its Boeing 787 aircraft.

American Airlines flight attendants have approved a new collective bargaining agreement.

Virgin Atlantic plans to open a branch of its flagship Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse lounge at LAX.

Hybrid-electric aircraft manufacturer Heart Aerospace reveals its first full-scale demonstrator.

China Development Bank Financial Leasing orders 80 Airbus A320neo aircraft.

Turkish Airlines begins its inaugural direct flight from Istanbul to Sydney on December 5, 2024.

British charter XL Airways UK ceased operations in 2008 due to a deteriorating financial position.

Saudi Arabia invests US$55 million to expand North Eleuthera International Airport in the Bahamas.

LATAM Cargo expands its flights to Brussels Airport from four to twelve per week.

There's a well-thought-out system behind manufacturers' codes for their aircraft models.

Air France launches a new nonstop route between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Manila this winter.

Low-cost carrier Allegiant Air has officially received its first Boeing 737-8-200.

The Britten-Norman Trislander, a development of the Islander, made its maiden flight in 1975.

European nations intend to cancel bilateral air service agreements with Iran and sanction Iran Air.

A taxiway incident at Hartsfield-Jackson Int has involved Delta Air Lines and Endeavor Air aircraft.

Qantas has commenced training its pilots in anticipation of the arrival of its first Airbus A321XLR.

Gary Kelly's departure from Southwest is one of seven following a meeting with Elliott Investment.

SriLankan Airlines and LCC flydubai have launched a new interline partnership.

Today, in 1952, TWA introduced the Lockheed L-1049 'Super Constellation' into its fleet.

August 2024 was marked by solid on-time performance across global airports from many regions.

Last month, global airlines saw better on-time performances and reduced flight cancellations.

Tampa International Airport has revealed vibrant new renderings of its long-awaited Airside D.

Air Canada could suspend most of its flights as negotiations with its pilots’ union hit a stalemate.

Boeing has reached a landmark tentative agreement with over 33,000 IAM Machinists.

The final flight of low-cost carrier Bmibaby touched down today at East Midlands Airport in 2012.

ATR predicts that India will add up to 200 ATR turboprop planes over the next decade.

Dubai-based Emirates will discontinue its long-running flights between Singapore and Melbourne.

KD Avia was a Russian scheduled airline based in Kaliningrad that operated until 2009.

Jetstar has opened a new aircraft and crew base in Perth, Western Australia.

Russia’s Aeroflot is set to commence direct services between Moscow and Bali this month.

Air Belgium is nearing bankruptcy again with only a two-week extension to secure new investment.

British Airways' extensive weekend flight cancellations affect around 25,000 passengers.

United is offering an opportunity to request a free copy of the final print edition of Hemispheres.

Today, in 2008, Palma de Mallorca-based Futura International Airways ceased operations.

WestJet has acquired three more Boeing 737-8 aircraft sourced from SMBC Aviation Capital.

The DOT has initiated an investigation into the loyalty programs of the four largest U.S. airlines.

Etihad Airways announced adding two new valuable European cities to its network in June 2025.

Merpati Nusantara Airlines had a long and varied history during its 60-year history.

ITA Airways will resume flights between Rome and Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport.

American Airlines expands its European offerings in the summer of 2025, introducing five new routes.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Completes Phase 1 of Concourse D Widening Project.

EASA mandates inspection of Airbus A350 engines following a midair fire on a Cathay Pacific flight.

It's easy to see why New York to Los Angeles is one of the world's most frequented airline routes.

Today's simulators resemble the modern flight deck, but what about the actual pilot training?

Today, in 2000, the first incarnation of Canadian leisure LCC CanJet commenced operations.

Air India's new MRO facility in Bengaluru is set to enhance the country's aviation infrastructure.

EasyJet has partnered with JetZero to develop a Blended-Wing Body (BWB) aircraft.

airBaltic expands its route network, adding 16 new destinations from Riga, Tallinn, and Vilnius.

Wizz Air announces the launch of its first long-haul route using the new Airbus A321XLR aircraft.

Today, in 1971, Anglo-French Concorde made its first-ever trans-Atlantic crossing to Brazil.

Lufthansa has operated its inaugural nonstop flight between Munich and Johannesburg.

Cathay Pacific cancels nearly 70 flights from Hong Kong due to an A350 engine component failure.

After over a decade, Virgin Atlantic will return to Canada and Ghana in the summer of 2025.

Today, in 1981, the prototype British Aerospace BAe 146 took to the skies for the first time.

Thai Airways will offer a second scheduled flight between Bangkok and Denpasar next month.

Airways was invited to celebrate Finnair's 70-year presence at London Heathrow Airport.

FIFO operator NJE has expanded its fleet by leasing its 10th Dash 8-Q400 aircraft.

Aeromexico will land in Cartagena for the first time with a daily nonstop flight from Mexico City.

On August 31, 2024, Emirates presented a new A380 livery dedicated to its humanitarian foundation.

This is the story of the Boeing 717, which took to the skies for the first time today in 1998.

Oman Air announces a new stopover program for passengers traveling through Muscat.

Today, in 1999, Aviación y Comercio, better known as Aviaco, was fully absorbed into Iberia's ops.

Ethiopian Airlines is set to commence scheduled flights to Dhak in November.

This is the story of Manx Airlines, which ceased operations in 2002 after two decades.

Over 33,000 Boeing machinists are currently in negotiations amid heightened scrutiny of the company.

AirAsia is expanding its reach into mainland China by launching two new routes from Malaysia. 

Air Canada has announced a new seasonal nonstop flight between Montréal and Porto for next summer.

The Indian government has approved Air India to begin operating Vistara flights in November.

Hundreds of Border Force officers at London's Heathrow Airport are set to strike for four days.

Prague-based carrier CSA Czech Airlines will leave the Skyteam alliance before the end of the year.

Today, in 1962, the Japanese turboprop NAMC YS-11 made its maiden flight from Nagoya Airport.

United Airlines' 28,000 unionized flight attendants have authorized their leaders to call a strike.

Dubai International Airport refuses to check-in SpiceJet passengers over airline dues.

Though overall earnings were reduced compared to last year, Qantas saw increased customer spending.