Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) has become the first airport in Asia to receive Level 5 Carbon Accreditation, officially recognized on May 5, 2024. This milestone reflects the airport’s commitment to sustainability, achieved through a remarkable 95.6% reduction in Scope …
Arajet, the Dominican Republic’s low-cost airline, has signed a sale and leaseback agreement for five Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets with SMBC Aviation Capital, marking a significant step in its growth strategy. Announced on April 24, 2025, the aircraft will …
Korean Air will resume its Boeing 747-8i service on the Seoul to Atlanta route starting April 25, 2025, making it the world’s longest nonstop 747 flight. This service replaces the 777-300ER, increasing capacity from 277 to 368 seats and shifting …
Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines have launched a strategic codeshare agreement to enhance global travel connectivity between Doha and Manila, starting June 16, 2025. This partnership allows Philippine Airlines to operate daily nonstop flights from Manila to Doha, with Qatar …
Cathay Pacific is launching direct flights from Hong Kong to Dallas, Texas, starting in summer 2025, enhancing its North American network. The inaugural flight will operate four times a week aboard an Airbus A350-1000, covering approximately 8,170 miles in about …
Boeing is actively seeking new customers for around 50 aircraft initially intended for Chinese airlines, following China’s significant retaliatory tariffs amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions. The company faces challenges as it navigates these tariffs, which threaten its access to China’s …
Akasa Air, a low-cost carrier launched in August 2022, is transforming domestic air travel in India. Operating from Mumbai and Bengaluru, it serves 28 destinations, including 23 domestic and 5 international routes. Key domestic routes include Mumbai-Bengaluru, Bengaluru-Pune, and Delhi-Goa, …
A recent study by AllClear has ranked the world’s most beautiful airport landings using eye-tracking technology to gauge visual appeal. The top landing is at Lord Howe Island Airport, Australia, noted for its dramatic approach between mountains and waters. Queenstown …
Thai Airways is expanding its fleet by securing 14 Airbus A321neo aircraft through agreements with lessors BOC Aviation and China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC). BOC will deliver five aircraft by April 2025, while CALC will provide nine aircraft from 2026 …
Air Canada has been ordered by the Quebec Court of Appeal to pay over CA$10 million for misleading airfare advertising, culminating a 15-year legal battle initiated by a Montreal resident. The court ruled that the airline violated Quebec’s Consumer Protection …
