Sean Duffy has been sworn in as the 20th US Secretary of Transportation following a bipartisan Senate vote of 72 to 22. His appointment signals a potential shift in transportation policy and safety initiatives. Duffy, previously a five-term congressman, emphasized …
On January 27, 2025, Air India flight AI2957 triggered a security alert shortly after takeoff from Delhi when it transmitted a hijack signal, prompting emergency protocols. With 126 passengers aboard, a large-scale security operation ensued, involving multiple agencies, including the …
India’s aviation sector is booming in 2024, with the six largest airports experiencing significant growth in passenger traffic. Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport led with 77.8 million passengers, a 7.8% increase, while Bengaluru and Hyderabad reported 9.5% and 15% growth, …
Allegiant Air’s analysis of its top 20 busiest routes reveals both strengths and challenges in its operations. The airline, which connects smaller airports to leisure destinations, shows consistent demand on routes like Allentown-Orlando, boasting a 96% market share. However, routes …
Israeli agency Shin Bet has suspended commercial flights from Israel to Paphos, Cyprus, due to unspecified security concerns, effective January 26, 2025. Airlines like El AL, Arkia, and Israir are now required to redirect flights to Larnaca Airport, Cyprus’s largest. …
Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea, is a key global travel hub, connecting Asia to the Americas. As Delta Air Lines’ primary base in the Asia-Pacific, ICN enhances connectivity with 18 daily flights and a partnership with Korean …
Malaysia Airlines is celebrating the upcoming Lunar New Year with a special menu available until January 31, 2025. Passengers in business class can enjoy dishes like Steamed Red Snapper with Red Dates, while economy class features Salted Egg Popcorn Chicken. …
United Airlines has become the largest airline in the world by fleet size, operating 1,000 mainline aircraft, surpassing competitors like Delta (985) and American Airlines (978). This milestone enhances United’s leadership in available seat miles (ASM), with 311.2 billion seat …
The National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) in Brazil has approved R$2.1 billion (approximately $413 million) in financing to Embraer for the export of 16 E175 aircraft to Republic Airways, a major US regional carrier. This financing underscores …
Porter Airlines will launch year-round flights between Toronto Pearson International Airport and New York’s LaGuardia Airport starting May 1, 2025. The service will offer up to three daily roundtrip flights from the newly modernized Terminal B at LaGuardia. Morning, midday, …
