U.S. Air Force Contracts Boeing for E-7 Aircraft
The United States Air Force has issued a $1.2 Billion Undefinitized Contract to Boeing to develop two variants of their E-7 Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft. E-7 History…
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to add new A321neo for summer
UAE ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is ramping up operations to meet anticipated high demand. At the same time, it will expand its fleet with the addition of one…
Biden Administration Announces Nearly $1B Funding for Airport Infrastructure
With US air traffic poised to reach or beat pre-pandemic levels this year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding nearly $1 billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to…
Aruba Airlines to pay $75K settlement for pregnancy discrimination case
Aruban carrier Aruba Airlines will pay $75,000 to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). According to EEOC’s lawsuit, Aruba Airlines violated federal…
Air India Express flight diverted after tail strike
Last week saw yet another incident involving Air India Express – the low-cost subsidiary arm of Air India. On Friday 24 February, Air India Express (AIX) Flight IX 385 departed…
Air Travel in the Post-Pandemic Era: Have Passenger Expectations Changed?
It goes without saying that the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the air travel industry, with airlines experiencing a sharp decline in passenger numbers. As countries have now…
AirAsia partners with Plusgrade to allow passengers to bid for seating upgrades
A deal was unveiled yesterday between Asian low-cost airline AirAsia and Plusgrade, to allow customers to bid for seating upgrades and reservations. The arrangement was announced yesterday in Singapore at Aviation…
Air Canada Wraps Black History Month with Celebration Flight
Canadian flag carrier Air Canada wrapped Black History Month yesterday with its second annual Black History celebratory flight. Flight AC660 from Montreal to Halifax was planned, supported and operated by black pilots, flight attendants,…
‘Private Room Above the Clouds’ – Lufthansa’s New First Class Cabin
Lufthansa has revealed its new First Class offering - known as the "Suite Plus" but advertised as a "private flying room" - as part of its "Allegris" long-haul cabin upgrades.…
Introducing Thailand’s Newest Regional: M-Landarch Airlines
New startup Thai regional carrier M-Landarch Airlines has ambitious plans to launch services in southern Thailand to connect the historical city of Betong with major cities in the southern region.…