ITA Airways has officially joined the Lufthansa Group as its fifth network airline, with Lufthansa acquiring a 41% stake, while the Italian Ministry of Economy retains 59%. This partnership, finalized on January 18, 2025, aims to enhance connectivity and services …
Hawaiian Airlines will launch daily Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flights between Honolulu (HNL) and New York’s JFK Airport on April 22, 2024, enhancing its longest domestic route. The inaugural flight, HA50, departs Honolulu at 3:35 PM, arriving in New York at …
On January 20, 2025, Qantas Airways officially joined the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), enhancing collaboration in the region’s aviation sector. AAPA’s Director General, Subhas Menon, welcomed Qantas as a significant contributor to discussions on international aviation policy, safety, …
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is under investigation after flight PK150 mistakenly landed on a closed runway at Lahore Airport on January 17, 2025. The incident raised concerns about the airline’s safety protocols, especially following its recent resumption of international flights …
On January 20, 2025, Qantas launched its Engineering Academy in Brisbane, welcoming its first cohort of 30 students to address the rising demand for skilled aircraft engineers. Developed in partnership with Aviation Australia, the academy aims to increase annual engineering …
On January 20, 2025, Cathay Pacific flight CX811 made an emergency landing at Boston Logan International Airport shortly after takeoff due to cabin smoke. The Airbus A350-1000, operating a daily route to Hong Kong, climbed to only 5,000 feet before …
Aena, the largest airport operator by passenger numbers, has responded to Ryanair’s announcement of an 18% cut in its Spanish operations, affecting 800,000 passenger seats and 12 routes. Aena urged for calm and constructive dialogue amid ongoing tensions, which date …
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) faces renewed scrutiny after flight PK150 landed on an unlit runway at Lahore Airport on January 17, 2025, raising serious safety concerns. The Airbus A320, diverted from Multan due to weather, mistakenly touched down on runway …
An Aeroflot Boeing 737 operating flight SU524 from Moscow to Dubai made an emergency landing at Heydar Aliyev International Airport in Baku due to a passenger’s medical emergency. The flight, which took off at 11:41 PM UTC, diverted after two …
British Airways (BA) is advancing its fleet modernization and route expansion plans for 2025, showcasing a commitment to passenger comfort, operational efficiency, and sustainability. By January 2025, BA will operate a mainline fleet of 253 aircraft, with 42 more on …
