The head of Malaysia’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has resigned in the wake of the latest report on the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. The Boeing 777-200 carrying 239 passengers and crew disappeared from radar on March 8,…
The chief executive of Thomas Cook said the holiday company was not currently planning to sell its airline business following media speculation that it was considering spinning it off. “Currently we have no current plans to sell our airline,”…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it has entered into an agreement with CFM International (CFM) that will lead to increased competition in the market for maintenance, repair and overhaul services (MRO) on engines manufactured by CFM,…
United Airlines today announced it will begin new daily service between its hub at Washington Dulles International Airport and Miami International Airport. United’s newest route announcement builds on the airline’s focus to offer its customers more opportunities to conveniently…
Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico have announced a new route that will take travelers between Detroit and the Mexican city of Queretaro. Aeromexico will operate four flights between Detroit and Queretaro on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays starting on Sept….
Ryanair warns flight crew of potential job losses Ryanair’s German pilots, represented by the Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) union, have voted to strike if the Irish LCC has not submitted a “negotiable offer” by Aug. 6. According to VC, 96%…
Delta SkyMiles was named a Best Travel Rewards Program for 2018-2019 by U.S. News & World Report, securing the No. 2 overall spot for airline reward programs for the second year running. The annual ranking attributed Delta’s recognition to…
The main airport in Caracas has plenty of aircraft. But almost all are grounded. Barely twenty planes out of Venezuela’s domestic fleet of around a hundred are currently in operation, and the rest are awaiting maintenance. Venezuela’s currency control…
American Airlines suffered another technical glitch Sunday that halted flights for about 40 minutes, but the airline said no flights were canceled as a result. The airline’s main operating system and dispatch went down about 2:05 p.m. and the…
In support of the United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasized their joint commitment and work to help combat human trafficking. Aviation connects the world,…
