Oman Air Sheds 1,000 Jobs in Sweeping Downsizing Effort

Oman Air has cut almost a quarter of its workforce in an attempt to restructure the airline.

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LATAM Airlines Group Revenue Surges 38% in Q1 2025 YOY

LATAM Airlines Group today reported strong financial results for the first quarter of 2025. 

Airlines

American Sues JetBlue for Northeast Alliance Aftermath

American Airlines has sued JetBlue, claiming more than US$1 million in compensation following the dissolution of the NEA.

Airlines

JetBlue Airways Announces First Quarter 2025 Results

JetBlue today reported its financial results for Q1 2025, with the airline taking a GAAP net loss of US$208 million.

Airlines

Honeywell Test Flight Demonstrates Surf-A, Smart-X RAAS

Join Airways, along with other aviation journalists and Honeywell engineers, aboard the company's Boeing 757 Flying Testbed.

Feature

American's First A321XLR Completes Critical Test Flights

American Airlines prepares to integrate the A321XLR into its fleet, the type spotted with AA's full livery and its iconic logo.

Airlines

COO Interview: Wings of Adaptivity—SkyUp's Success Story

While Ukraine’s flag carrier ceased operations due to the Russian invasion in 2022, SkyUp adapted and pivoted its strategy.

Interviews

Explained: Aircraft Fuel Systems, Fuel Storage, Safety

The fuel system onboard an aircraft is one of the most critical, whether it is a Cessna 152 or a Boeing 777-300ER.

Explained

Spirit AeroSystems Divests Airbus Assets for Boeing Sale

Spirit AeroSystems divests Airbus assets, handing over multiple critical aerostructure production facilities before Boeing buyout.

Manufacturers

Turkish Carriers Let Go of Their Slots at Tel Aviv Airport

Turkish Airlines and Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus will relinquish their slots at Ben Gurion International Airport.

Airlines

Virgin Atlantic Terminates Scheduled Flights to Israel

Virgin Atlantic has decided to discontinue all services between London and Tel Aviv, Israel.

Routes

Update on Pakistan International Airlines Privatization

The Pakistani government is making its third attempt to privatize Pakistan International Airlines with a new EOI submission plan.

Airlines

Cathay Pacific to Launch Hong Kong–Urumqi Flights

Cathay Pacific launches a new direct passenger route between Hong Kong and Urumqi at a special event.

Routes

Pakistan Airspace Ban: DGCA Issues Pax Support Guidelines

The closure of Pakistan's airspace has required airlines to adjust flight routes, lengthen travel times, and add fuel stops.

Industry

Explained: Documents Used in Aircraft Maintenance, Repair

Take a detailed look at the various documents and manuals used to ensure the safe operation of aircraft today.

Explained

In Photos: Alaska Airlines Unveils Latest Disney-Themed Plane

Alaska Airlines has unveiled its latest Disney-themed aircraft, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Flyer (N596AS).

Airlines

From Rivets to Resin: Aviation Industry’s Additive Evolution 

This is how necessity and innovation drove the aerospace sector to embrace 3D printing as a strategic enabler of efficiency.

Manufacturers

United Airlines Backs JetZero’s Blended-Wing Z4 Airliner

United Airlines' venture fund is investing in JetZero, a Long Beach startup developing a blended-wing-body airliner called the Z4.

Future Flight

Thai Airways to Lease Five A321neo from BOC Aviation

On April 23, 2025, BOC Aviation announced the lease of five Airbus A321neo aircraft to Thai Airways International. 

Airlines

Cathay Pacific Braces for Drop in US-China Cargo Demand 

Cathay Pacific expects air freight demand between mainland China and the U.S. to weaken due to the trade tariff regime.

Airlines

Impact of Pakistan Airspace Closure on Indian Airlines

Pakistan closes its airspace to all Indian aircraft, a significant development that has disrupted numerous international flights.

Analysis

Philippine Airlines Appoints Richard Nuttall as President

Philippine Airlines has appointed veteran airline executive Richard Nuttall as its new President, effective May 29, 2025. 

Airlines

Q125 Financial Results Roundup: Major U.S. Airlines

The first quarter of 2025 sees a varied performance for US aviation, with the top five carriers reporting both profits and losses.

Airlines

IndiGo Appoints Former FAA Chief Whitaker to Board

Indian LCC IndiGo appoints Michael Whitaker as an independent director, pending approval from regulators and shareholders.

Airlines

Spirit Joins NYSE American After Bankruptcy Exit

Spirit Airlines has officially regained a listing, but on the NYSE American exchange rather than its former full NYSE venue.

Airlines

4/24/1966: The Jet-Age Arrives at Washington National

Today, in 1966, the first scheduled jet services began at Washington’s National Airport.

History

FAA Eyes Harry Reid International’s Rotorcraft Safety

The numerous existing issues at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas made it a focus for the FAA on safety.

Industry

ACCC Approves Qatar Airways-Virgin Australia Alliance

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission approves Qatar Airways-Virgin Australia strategic alliance.

Airlines

Embraer Posts Record Backlog, Strong Deliveries in Q125

Embraer reported its highest-ever order backlog of US$26.4 billion at quarter's end, with a 20% increase in aircraft deliveries.

Manufacturers

Boeing Delivers 130 Jets in Q1, Narrows Loss Amid Cash Burn

Boeing’s Q1 2025 results show a recovery in commercial deliveries, modest operational improvements, and tighter liquidity.

Manufacturers

flyadeal to Get Its First Wide-body Aircraft from Airbus

Saudia Group has disclosed an order with Airbus for 10 A330-900 aircraft for its subsidiary flyadeal.

Airlines

Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo, MASkargo Join Forces

Qatar Airways Cargo, IAG Cargo, and MASkargo have announced plans to launch a joint global cargo business.

Airlines

EVA Air to Start Flying to Dallas Fort Worth International

Taiwanese Star Alliance carrier EVA Air is set to launch flights to Dallas, Texas, in October 2025.

Routes

Alaska, Hawaiian Align Operations with Co-Location

Hawaiian Airlines has positioned its airport spaces alongside Alaska Airlines at several key airports, enhancing connectivity.

Airlines

FAA Upgrades Thai Aviation Safety to Category 1

FAA upgrade of Thai aviation safety paves the way for the restart of nonstop US-Thailand flights.

Industry

Alaska Airlines Expands San Diego Service by 30%

Alaska Airlines increases its San Diego schedule by 30%, adding three new nonstop routes and expanding frequencies.

Routes

Boeing to Sell Portions of Digital Aviation Solutions

Boeing will sell principles for data sharing to strengthen its capital structure and focus on its core business.

Manufacturers

Boeing Employee Survey Reveals Mixed Results

The latest Boeing employees survey reveals low morale in areas such as pride in the company and trust in leadership.

Manufacturers

A Closer Look at Transpolar Commercial Flights

A 2D representation of Earth, such as a chart or map, can mislead us when visualizing long international routes.

Analysis

WestJet Reverses Temp Foreign Worker Hiring Plans

WestJet has dropped its controversial proposal to hire pilots through Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

Airlines

United Authorized to Expand Its Southeast Asia Network

United Airlines can expand its network in Southeast Asia with additional combination and fifth‑freedom frequencies.

Airlines

Key West Airport Debuts Concourse, Glass Jet Bridges

After years of anticipation, the redevelopment of Key West International Airport is well underway with its new Concourse A.

Airports

Business Class Test Flight Report: SAS’s Next Evolution

SAS is undergoing a revolution, aiming to redefine itself and sharpen its competitive edge to maintain its global position.

Airlines

Boeing Begins to Take Back 737 MAX Jets from China

Boeing has begun recalling a few 737 MAX aircraft that were initially ordered by Chinese carriers amid trade rift.

Manufacturers

Istanbul Airport Launches Triple Runway Operations

Istanbul Airport becomes the first European hub to launch triple independent runway operations.

Airports

Hawaiian Flight Attendants Vote to Extend Contract

Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants voted to ratify a nearly three-year contract extension with an 88% agreement vote outcome. 

Airlines

Tropic Air Cessna 208 Is Hijacked During Flight

A Tropic Air Cessna 208 Grand Caravan EX aircraft was hijacked by a knife-wielding man in Belize on Thursday.

Airlines

Archer Unveils Vision for New York Air Taxi Network

eVTOL developer Archer has unveiled plans for a proposed New York City air taxi network in partnership with United Airlines.

Future Flight

Spirit Airlines Appoints New CEO, Head of Comms

Spirit appoints Dave Davis as President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, effective April 21, 2025.

Airlines

Australia's Newcastle Airport Installs First Aerobridge

Newcastle Airport installs its first aerobridge, marking a key step in its development as an official international port of entry.

Airports

American Airlines, AT&T to Offer Free Inflight Wi-Fi

AT&T partners with American Airlines to offer free in-flight Wi-Fi service for AAdvantage loyalty program members.

Airlines

Hartsfield-Jackson International Celebrates 100 Years

Airways attended the pep rally in the rotunda of the domestic terminal of Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

Airports

Emirates SkyCargo Launches Narita Freighter Flights

Emirates SkyCargo is set to launch freighter flights to Narita International Airport in May 2025. 

Airlines

Avelo Faces Backlash Over ICE Flights, Base Closure

Avelo Airlines recently made national headlines after agreeing to operate deportation flights for the ICE agency.

Airlines

United Airlines Sued Over Flight School Mismanagement

A group of former students is suing United Airlines and its Goodyear, Arizona-based United Aviate Academy for fraud.

Airlines

ICAO Proposes ‘Journey Pass’ Biometric ID Boarding

The International Civil Aviation Organization has proposed a significant overhaul of a key air travel process since e-ticketing.

Industry

United Airlines Posts Best first Quarter in Five Years

United Airlines kicked off 2025 with its strongest first-quarter performance in half a decade.

Airlines

Oman Air Adds Nonstop to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport

Oman Air has launched non-stop flights between Muscat and Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport.

Routes

IATA: Trade Tensions Trigger Air Cargo Turbulence

IATA has issued a red alert regarding the escalating trade tensions during the opening of the World Cargo Symposium.

Industry

Potential Impact of China's Boeing, US Parts Import Ban

How will the recent escalation in trade tensions between the US and China affect the global aviation industry?

Analysis

‍Nolinor Looks East With Edmonton, Alberta Expansion‍

Canadian charter airline Nolinor, which still flies the Boeing 737-200, has just announced its expansion in Edmonton, Alberta. 

Airlines

Etihad Takes Delivery of Brand-new Airbus A350

Etihad reaffirmed its commitment to next-generation efficiency and long-haul capability with its sixth Airbus aircraft.

Airlines

Behind the London Gatwick Airport Easter Strike Action

Gatwick Airport is set to experience significant disruption over the Easter bank holiday weekend as staff plan to strike.

Airports

Ilyushin Il-86: The Forgotten Soviet Wide-body Airliner

Remembering Ilyushin Il-86, "Camber," its NATO code name, or “Airbusky,” pejoratively called by Western observers.

Analysis

Interim Report: Flight QY5960 Vilnius Cargo Crash 

Lithuanian aviation authorities released an interim report on the Swiftair Boeing 737-400SF crash on November 25, 2024.

Airlines

US Airlines' Responses to Tariffs on Airbus Aircraft

Delta says it will not pay tariff costs on incoming Airbus aircraft, setting a potential precedent for US carriers.

Industry

How Narrow, Wide-body Aircraft Maintenance Differs

The intricacies of maintaining large commercial aircraft go far beyond routine inspections and part replacements.

Manufacturers

3-3-3 in Economy: Flying Thai Airways Frankfurt

Welcome to Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, for a trip report on board Thai Airways bound for Frankfurt.

Airlines

Etihad Confirms New Route to Peshawar, Pakistan 

Etihad Airways launches a nonstop service to Peshawar, Pakistan, further expanding its South Asian network.

Routes

Unusual Events in Commercial Aviation: April 6–11, 2025

This week, various incidents in aviation drew attention due to their unusual, concerning, or groundbreaking nature.

Industry

American Airlines Adds 30th Mexican Destination

American Airlines plans a “record-breaking schedule” to Mexico, adding Puerto Escondido as its 30th destination.

Routes

LATAM Announces New South American Lounges

LATAM commits to new and renovated lounges in South America and introduces signature check-in for premium customers.

Airlines

JetBlue Reconnects FLL with Philadelphia, Guayaquil

Starting in July 2025, these year-round services will complement B6’s expanding East Coast and Latin America network.

Routes

Exclusive: Inside Thai Airways HQ, A380 Simulator

Our visit to Bangkok included a unique tour of Thai Airways' head office and an A380 simulator flight with CEO Eamsiri.

Airlines

The Weather Company Launches Flight Tracking App

It seems proper that The Weather Company would launch a flight tracking app for aviation dispatchers.

Industry

March 2025 Industry Summary: ASUR, Delta Air Lines

ASUR sees modest growth in passenger traffic, while U.S. carrier Delta Air Lines delivers strong financial results.

Airlines

Oman Air Adds Second Daily Flight to London Heathrow

Today, Oman Air has announced a boost to its European network, with additional daily frequencies to the British Capital.

Routes

In Photos: The New Delta Sky Club at Hartsfield-Jackson

The new Atlanta Delta Sky Club has floor-to-ceiling glass that gives Avgeeks a near 360-degree view of the airport.

Airlines

Riyadh Air Secures Air Operator Certificate from GACA

Marking Saudi Arabia’s growing prominence in global aviation, Riyadh Air has received its Air Operator Certificate.

Airlines

Interview: airBaltic’s Martin Gauss on the Recent News

Following the decision made at the regular Shareholders' meeting, Martin Gauss reflects on his departure from airBaltic.

Interviews

EVA Air Adds Six A350-1000, Three A321neo to Fleet

EVA Air expands its fleet with more Airbus A350-1000 and A321neo aircraft.

Airlines

airBaltic CEO Martin Gauss Steps Down as Airline CEO

airBaltic CEO Martin Gauss steps down as the European airline eyes stabilization and initial public offering.

Airlines

Leader Shuffle: Ted Christie Steps Down as Spirit CEO

Spirit Airlines announces senior leadership transition, with CEO Ted Christie and CCO Matt Klein stepping down.

Airlines

On Board Thai Airways’ New A320 Cabin to Phuket

Airways boarded Thai Airways' brand-new A320 cabin on a sun-soaked flight to Phuket.

Airlines

Paro, Lukla: The World’s Most Challenging Approaches

Understand Paro and Lukla airports through real-world cases, pilot testimonials, and operational information.

Airports

Alaska Airlines to Invest in Boeing 737 VR Simulator

Alaska Airlines will invest in Loft Dynamics to develop the first hyper-realistic, full-motion Boeing 737 VR simulator.

Airlines

Avelo Opens Wilmington Base with New Routes

Avelo Airlines expands operations by establishing its eighth base at Wilmington International Airport.

Airlines

UK Government Greenlights Luton Airport Expansion

London Luton Airport is poised for significant expansion after receiving government approval for its plans.

Airports

FAA Moves to Bolster Safety Oversight at DCA

The Federal Aviation Administration enacted comprehensive reforms to enhance oversight at Reagan National Airport.

Airports

Global Roundup: New Routes Launched This Week

The first week of April 2025 sees a significant expansion in global air connectivity with over 15 new routes.

Routes

How Tariffs Will Impact US Aircraft Manufacturing

Airways examines U.S. aircraft parts imports and the industry's manufacturing challenges in light of the new tariffs.

Industry

Trip Report: Flying Thai Airways Latest Route to Bangkok

Join us as we travel from Brussels to Bangkok on Thai Airways International's Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.

Airlines

Thai Airways CEO Chai Eamsiri on the Airline’s Future

Thai Airways is set to announce the end of its rehabilitation plan, new products, and Boeing 787-10 deliveries.

Interviews

United Expands Pacific Network with New Nonstops

United Airlines adds new Pacific services to Manila, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, and Adelaide. 

Routes

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg Faces Senate Scrutiny

Boeing's CEO appeared before the Senate to address concerns about the status of the company's quality transformation.

Manufacturers

Avianca Expands Connectivity With Four New Nonstops

Avianca expands its route network by launching four new nonstop flights between the US, Puerto Rico, and Latin America.

Routes

ITA Airways Approved for Star Alliance Membership

ITA Airways has officially received approval to start the integration process into Star Alliance.

Airlines

ULCC Wizz Air Opens New Bucharest Baneasa Base

ULCC Wizz Air will offer flights to seven destinations from its new Romanian base, Bucharest Baneasa.

Routes

SAS Unveils Summer 2025 Glocal Route Expansion

SAS introduces 28 new routes across 17 countries and expands its Summer 2025 network to 278 routes.

Routes

KLM’s Sustainability Actions with Remona van der Zon

Airways discusses KLM Royal Dutch Airlines' operations and targets with Remona van der Zon, Director Sustainability. 

Interviews

Porter Expands North American Summer 2025 Offering

Porter Airlines is set to enhance its summer 2025 schedule with increased capacity across North America.

Routes