Virgin Atlantic announced it has officially joined the major airline alliance, SkyTeam, effectively becoming the alliance's first UK member airline. Joining the Alliance At a signing ceremony on 2 March…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and a group of airlines are planning to mount a legal challenge to the Dutch government’s sudden decision to reduce Schiphol airport’s capacity. At…
In two recent incidents in India, a SpiceJet and an IndiGo scheduled flight experienced turbine blade damage, necessitating emergency diversions. Both incidents occurred last weekend on February 26. AviationSource writer…
Universal Hydrogen Co., has just completed the test flight of a 40-passenger regional airliner using hydrogen fuel cell propulsion. The airplane, a Dash 8 twin turboprop nicknamed Lightning McClean, took…
Philippines low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has announced its plans to further increase routes out of its hub, Clark Airport (CRK). Clark Airport it located 50 miles north of the Philippine…
Luxembourg flag carrier Luxair has announced that it has selected the fuel-efficient Boeing 737-8 to expand its present single-aisle fleet. According to aircraft manufacturer Boeing, an agreement has been put…
Indian budget carrier IndiGo has been on rapid expansion spree ever since it started its operation. Today IndiGo is the largest airline in the country, both in terms of passengers…
This week, London Stansted Airport marked the 10th anniversary of Manchester Airports Group’s (MAG) acquisition of the facility; opening up a new era in its history. Over the decade since…
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) still remains under chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and has in recent news agreed on a sale-leaseback with aircraft lessor Aviation Capital Group ("ACG"). The agreement accounts for…
Start-up Hong Kong carrier Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) has placed an order for 15 Boeing 737-9 single-aisle aircraft, according to the manufacturer’s statement today. The agreement will also include a…