Indian Airlines are now mandated to provide refreshments and meals during flight delays, as per new guidelines from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Passengers will receive drinking water for delays up to 2 hours, snacks for delays of…

British Airways has announced a major investment in its Cardiff maintenance base to enhance its capabilities for servicing Airbus A350 aircraft. This upgrade, part of a £7 billion transformation plan starting in 2025, will expand one of the existing maintenance…

JetBlue Airways plans significant pilot workforce changes, including downgrading 343 captain positions and relocating bases, in response to a $60 million loss in Q3 and anticipated aircraft groundings due to Pratt & Whitney engine issues. The Los Angeles base will…

Delta Air Lines will introduce Shake Shack burgers on flights from Boston Logan International Airport starting December 1, 2024. This initiative aims to enhance the in-flight dining experience, with First-Class passengers on routes over 900 miles able to pre-select a…

Jeff Skiles, the first officer of US Airways Flight 1549, known as the “Miracle on the Hudson,” has retired from American Airlines after a notable aviation career. Skiles’ last flight was on November 17, 2024, coinciding with his 65th birthday,…

Avianca has launched ‘Insignia by Avianca’, a new business class product on its B787 Dreamliners, enhancing travel from Bogotá to major European cities. The service features flatbed seats, a spacious cabin, and advanced entertainment systems. A standout aspect is its…

On November 21, 2024, United Airlines Flight UA2226, traveling from Chicago to Cleveland, was struck by lightning around 55 minutes after takeoff, injuring a flight attendant and damaging the aircraft’s windshield and tail. The Boeing 737-800 landed safely, with the…

Porter Airlines is launching two new seasonal routes from Ottawa International Airport to Tampa and Fort Myers, enhancing travel options for Canadians during winter. Starting today, there will be up to four weekly nonstop flights to Tampa, with Fort Myers…

Air India is launching a new Basic Maintenance Training Organization (BMTO) in Bengaluru to train future aircraft maintenance engineers. The four-year Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) program, certified by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), includes two years of classroom…

An American Airlines flight from Tokyo to New York experienced severe turbulence on November 15, 2024, injuring two flight attendants. Flight AA168, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, took off at 9:01 AM UTC and landed safely at JFK at 8:51 PM…

On November 22, 2024, Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal was evacuated due to a bomb threat following the discovery of suspicious luggage. Emergency protocols were activated, with Sussex Police establishing a secure perimeter and Explosive Ordnance Disposal units deployed. The swift…

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has partnered with Collins Aerospace to modernize its aircraft seating and enhance passenger comfort. This collaboration, the first between the two companies, was highlighted during the inspection of new Pinnacle main cabin seats designed for PAL’s narrow-body…