American Airlines has reportedly added its first nonstop route between Philadelphia (PHL) and São Paulo (GRU) in Brazil. The news comes as the Eagles will play against the Packers in the National Football League (NFL) season opener on September…
As the newest airline in the Lufthansa Group, Lufthansa City Airlines will launch its flight operations on June 26, 2024 with the first flight from Munich to Birmingham. From April 24, 2024, guests will be able to book their…
Colombia-headquartered freight carrier Avianca Cargo has stopped using conventional plastics in its pallet covers, instead turning to biodegradable plastics. The biodegradable plastic now being used is produced by BioNatur Plastics. It is manufactured with a 1% load of an…
Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) has announced that C. Jeffrey Knittel is retiring as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Americas, Inc. effective June 3, 2024, after serving as the region’s top executive since 2018. He will…
Hawaiian Airlines performed the first commercial service of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner christened “Kapuahi” with a flight to San Francisco. The aircraft is expected to be introduced on the Honolulu-Los Angeles route beginning May 14 and Honolulu-Phoenix beginning May…
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration on Friday said the agency will increase the required amount of rest time for air traffic controllers in response to concerns over fatigue amid a staffing shortage. The changes, which would take…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 36th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) will focus on integrating more sustainable practices into all aspects of ground handling operations. Icelandair will host IGHC in Reykjavík, Iceland, from 7-9 May 2024, with…
WestJet announced that it has purchased the first Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supplied in Canada by Shell Aviation, marking another milestone in WestJet’s mission to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, and signifying another step forward in making Canada’s aviation…
In recognition of Autism Acceptance Month, Miami International Airport today hosted its latest MIA Airport Instruction and Readiness (MIAair) tour for 14 children with special needs and their families or guardians. The tour allowed participants to rehearse the air…
An exciting new partnership has been announced by Fiji Airways to increase its footprint in North America, and make it easier for visitors to reach Fijian paradise. Fiji’s National Airline has signed an interline agreement with Toronto based Porter…