Airlines Brace for Foodless Flights as UK Catering Workers Threaten Strike
Passengers at 8 UK airports may face the prospect of having no onboard food or drink on some flights as dnata catering workers consider strike action.
Airline
General Aviation
Archer Aviation to Provide Japan Airlines Venture With up to 100 eVTOL Aircraft
- by Len Varley
- November 7, 2024
Archer Aviation will provide Soracle, a new Japan Airlines and Sumitomo Corporation joint venture, with up to 100 Midnight eVTOL aircraft for air taxi operations in Japan.
Incident
Lufthansa A319-100 Returns to Munich with Cabin Door Problem
- by Len Varley
- November 7, 2024
A Lufthansa A319-100 departing for London Heathrow returned to Munich after a cabin door failed to arm properly on 5 November.
Airline
China Airlines May Split Major Widebody Order Between Airbus and Boeing
- by Len Varley
- November 7, 2024
According to Reuters, Taiwanese carrier China Airlines may be considering a split of Airbus and Boeing widebody aircraft in a new bulk order.
Airport
Sydney Airport Sees Strong Rebound in Q3 2024 Passenger Volumes
- by Len Varley
- November 7, 2024
Sydney Airport has reported a robust performance in Q3 2024, with a total of 10.3 million passengers passing through its terminals.
Airline
Supreme Court Orders the Liquidation of India’s Jet Airways
- by Len Varley
- November 7, 2024
India’s Supreme Court has ordered the liquidation of Jet Airways, quashing the Jalan-Fritsch consortium's resolution plan to revive the bankrupt airline.
Incident
British Airways A380 Returns to London with Engine Oil Leak
- by Len Varley
- November 7, 2024
A British Airways Airbus A380-800 operating a service to Miami, FL returned to London after reporting an engine oil leak on 6 November 2024.
Airline
Air Canada Summer 2025 Sees New European and US Routes
- by Len Varley
- November 7, 2024
Air Canada will expand its summer 2025 offerings with new seasonal routes and increased capacity across Europe, Asia, and the United States.
Airline
Emirates Group Reports Record-Breaking Half-Year Results
- by Len Varley
- November 7, 2024
Emirates Group has achieved its strongest-ever half-year financial results, with a profit before tax reaching US$2.8 billion in the first half of 2024-25.
Airline
Turkish Airlines Records US$1.3 Billion Profit for Q3 2024
- by Len Varley
- November 7, 2024
Turkish Airlines has recorded a US$1.3 billion profit for Q3 2024, despite current geopolitical tensions and aviation industry challenges.