Vertical Aerospace Unveils Advanced VX4 eVTOL Prototype
Vertical Aerospace has unveiled its latest full-scale iteration of its VX4 eVTOL prototype aircraft, designed and built entirely in the UK.
Airline
Alaska Air Group: Resilience and Strategic Growth in Q2 2024
- by Len Varley
- July 19, 2024
Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) has released its financial results for Q2 2024, showing resilience and strategic positioning in a competitive environment.
General Aviation
MAFFS C-130 Aircraft Deployed to Fight California Wildfires
- by Len Varley
- July 19, 2024
California wildfires: Two MAFFS equipped C-130 aircraft from U.S. Northern Command have been deployed to assist aerial firefighting efforts.
Emergency
Malaysia Airlines MH114 Kuala Lumpur-Kathmandu Declares Emergency in Yangon
- by James Field
- July 19, 2024
In the last 30 minutes, Malaysia Airlines flight MH114 flying between Kuala Lumpur and Kathmandu declared an emergency on final into a diversion field of Yangon. Information is limited surrounding this event, but below is what we know on this so far. Without further ado, let’s get into it… Emergency in Yangon: Malaysia Airlines MH114
Airline
Alaska Airlines Expands Premium Seating Options to Meet Demand
- by Len Varley
- July 19, 2024
To meet demand, Alaska Airlines is expanding its premium seat options, adding 1.3 million premium seats annually to its mainline fleet.
Airline
United Airlines Q2 Profit Rises to $1.32 Billion Amid Travel Boom
- by Len Varley
- July 19, 2024
United Airlines has seen Q2 profit rise to $1.32 billion as pent-up travel demand offset the carrier's rising cost levels.
Airline
Southwest Eyes New Daily Service From Washington DC to Las Vegas
- by Len Varley
- July 19, 2024
Southwest Airlines submits bid to US DOT for daily nonstop service between Washington National Airport (DCA) and Harry Reid Las Vegas (LAS).
Incident
TUI 737-800 Returns to Manchester With Landing Gear Problem
- by Len Varley
- July 19, 2024
TUI flight BY2518, a 737-800 bound for Corfu (CFU) returned to Manchester this morning after experiencing undercarriage problems after departure
Incident
Scoot Boeing 787 From Singapore To Berlin U-Turns to Athens
- by James Field
- July 19, 2024
Earlier this morning, a Scoot Boeing 787 from Singapore to Berlin via Athens made a u-turn back to the Greek airport. Information is very limited surrounding this incident, but below is what we know on this so far. Without further ado, let’s get into it… Scoot Flight TR720 – Singapore to Berlin via Athens… Scoot
Airline
Virgin Atlantic Suspends Mainland China Routes After 25 Years
- by Len Varley
- July 19, 2024
Virgin Atlantic has made the decision to suspend flights to mainland China from October, marking the end of 25 years of flight services.