Air Canada Provides Update on Air Canada Express Flight AC8646
A Jazz Aviation Mitsubishi CRJ-900 was involved in an accident upon landing at New York LaGuardia on March 22, 2026. Flight AC8646, operated by Air Canada Express carrier Jazz Aviation LP (Jazz), originated from Montréal. The preliminary passenger list indicates the airplane was carrying approximately 72 passengers and four crew members, although this is subject […]
GOL announces Ticket Sales for direct intercontinental flights between Brazil and Portugal
Brazilian airline GOL Linhas Aéreas, now entering its intercontinental phase following the recent announcement of the incorporation of five Airbus A330-900 aircraft into its fleet, is opening ticket sales for direct flights between Rio de Janeiro’s RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG), and Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) in Lisbon, Portugal. Operations will begin on September 16, 2026, […]
Breeze Announces New International Service to San Jose, Costa Rica
Breeze Airways, the premium leisure carrier providing affordable, direct flights from underserved markets, today announced new nonstop international service to San Jose, Costa Rica. The announcement marks the airline’s fifth international destination served since it was certified as a U.S. Flag carrier by the FAA last fall, bringing its full network to more than 300 […]
Avianca Named Official International Airline Partner of Orlando City Soccer Club and Orlando Pride
Avianca is stepping into professional soccer as the official international airline partner of Orlando City Soccer Club of Major League Soccer (MLS) and Orlando Pride of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), the top professional leagues in the United States and Canada. “We are proud to sponsor Orlando City of MLS and Orlando Pride in […]
Sudden Change is More Challenging Than High Fuel Prices
Jet Fuel is the highest cost for airlines (along with labor), and fluctuations in fuel prices have an important effect on the airline industry’s profitability. However, the pace of change tends to matter more than the price level. Rapid changes qualify as shocks and are hard to adjust to. Historical data illustrate this distinction clearly. […]
Airline Ticket Prices at Risk of Rising 9% as Oil Market Spikes
The cost of plane tickets may jump as much as 9% as oil prices soar in the aftermath of the Middle East war, according to the leading aviation industry group. “You’re looking at probably an 8% or 9% increase” in airfares, Willie Walsh, director general of the International Air Transport Association, said while attending a […]
IATA Releases 2025 Safety Report
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2025 Annual Safety Report demonstrating a solid year of safety performance with the following highlights: The all-accident rate of 1.32 per million flights (one accident per 759,646 flights) was better than the 1.42 recorded in 2024 but slightly above the 2021-2025 five-year average of 1.27. There were 51 accidents in 2025 among […]
Brazilian Airline GOL announces direct Rio-New York route, expanding International operations
In a landmark move for Brazilian aviation, GOL Linhas Aéreas has officially announced the launch of its first-ever long-haul route, signaling a robust new phase in the airline’s international expansion strategy. Starting on July 8, 2026, the carrier will begin operating direct, non-stop flights connecting RIOgaleão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG) in Rio de […]
Houston Airports closes 2025 with strong international growth, record cargo performance
Houston didn’t just move people and goods in 2025. It strengthened its position in the global economy. With 2025 travel data now finalized, Houston Airports confirms 2025 as a year of international momentum, record-setting cargo performance and deliberate preparation for a summer when the world will arrive on Houston’s doorstep. Across George Bush Intercontinental Airport […]
Brazilian Airline Introduces Widebody Aircraft to Expand Operations to North America and Europe
GOL Linhas Aéreas, Brazil’s most on-time airline, announced today the introduction of widebody aircraft to its fleet with the initial delivery of up to five Airbus A330-900. With capacity for close to 300 passengers and range of up to 15 hours, the aircraft will enable the Company to begin intercontinental operations connecting Brazil to destinations […]
