The Delhi High Court has ordered the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to expedite new pilot duty and rest regulations to enhance aviation safety, aiming for implementation by early 2025. Justice Tara Vitasta Ganju emphasized the need for a …
LEVEL Airlines, a budget long-haul carrier under International Airlines Group (IAG), has secured its own Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC), allowing it to operate independently starting in 2025. With plans to expand its fleet, including a seventh Airbus A330-200, LEVEL aims …
Air Ceilao has submitted its air operator’s certificate (AOC) application, aiming to launch commercial operations by May 2025. The new Sri Lankan airline plans to operate two A320 Family aircraft, connecting Colombo with key destinations in the Middle East and …
Kolkata’s West Bengal Assembly has unanimously passed a motion urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to establish direct international flights from Kolkata (CCU) to major US and European cities. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee emphasized the need for such connectivity to boost …
AirAsia has launched a new direct route from Kota Kinabalu International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, starting December 3, 2024. This expansion, which achieved a 96% passenger load on its inaugural flight, marks …
On December 5, 2024, a Korean Air Airbus A380’s jet blast damaged the windshield of a JetBlue Airbus A321 at JFK Airport while the JetBlue plane was taxiing. The incident occurred around 7:20 PM as the JetBlue aircraft was in …
Qatar Airways Cargo and Japan Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cargo services, streamline transfers, and optimize operations between the two airlines. This partnership aims to boost trade flows and improve connectivity between their networks in …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts that global airline revenues will near $1 trillion in 2024, with U.S. carriers American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines contributing about 20% of this total. Major airlines are expected …
Lufthansa is set to enhance air travel with its new Allegris seats for First and Business Class, available for booking starting March 30, 2025. Designed for comfort and privacy, these seats will debut on routes to Shanghai, San Francisco, and …
American Airlines is seeking FAA approval to operate its new Boeing 787-9P with a reduced minimum crew of seven flight attendants, down from the standard nine. This proposal has faced criticism from the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), which …
