Virgin Atlantic Returns to Toronto with New Route from London
After more than a decade, Virgin Atlantic has returned to Toronto; inaugurating a new route from London Heathrow Airport.
Airline
Accident
NTSB Finds Issues with Boeing Evacuation Slides
- by Len Varley
- April 3, 2025
The NTSB has issued safety recommendations to the FAA and Boeing after finding issues with evacuation slides on certain aircraft types.
Airline
Tariffs Threaten US Leisure Travel, Warns Sun Country CEO
- by Len Varley
- April 3, 2025
Sun Country Airlines CEO Jude Bricker has raised alarms about weakening demand for leisure travel, pointing to U.S.-imposed tariffs as a key culprit.
Analysis
Manufacturer
Trump Tariffs: How Will They Impact Airbus and Boeing?
- by Len Varley
- April 3, 2025
Trump's tariffs have major implications for both Boeing and Airbus, with Boeing likely in for a rougher ride. We examine the fallout for the two aerospace giants.
Incident
Emergency Evacuation of American Eagle CRJ900 at Augusta Regional Airport
- by Len Varley
- April 3, 2025
Passengers aboard American Eagle flight AA5406 faced an emergency evacuation on landing in Augusta, GA on 1 April, after smoke was detected in the cabin of the CRJ900.
Airline
United Airlines Expands its Pacific Network with New Routes
- by Len Varley
- April 3, 2025
United Airlines further expands its Pacific network, becoming the first US carrier to offer flights to Bangkok, Thailand and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Airline
Avianca Adds Further US Destinations to Network
- by Len Varley
- April 3, 2025
Avianca expands its network with the addition of US destinations Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami, as well as San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Airline
Ryanair Launches New Dublin-Rabat and Shannon-Madeira Services
- by Len Varley
- April 3, 2025
The launch of Ryanair's summer 2025 program sees the inauguration of new routes from Dublin to Rabat, and Shannon to Madeira.
Airport
FAA Sends Stress Management Team to Reagan National After Fatal Crash and Assault Incident
- by Len Varley
- April 3, 2025
The FAA will implement several measures to support air traffic controllers at Reagan National Airport after a recent assault incident in the airport control tower.