Skyemotion, an Austrian-based jet charter and management startup, is actively seeking entry into the US market, aiming to extend its charter services to include flights to and from the United States. The company has officially filed for an exemption and a foreign air carrier permit with the US Department of Transportation (DOT). This strategic move [...]
SpiceJet, the Indian low-cost carrier based in Delhi, has been given an additional deadline until May 22 to settle a payment of USD 1.58 million to engine lessors Team France and Sunbird France. This extension comes after the airline previously disregarded a March 2024 court directive to fulfill its lease obligations within four weeks. The [...]
JetBlue Airways is strategically revitalizing twelve A320-200 aircraft, previously slated for return to lessors, as a response to immediate growth challenges linked to ongoing Pratt & Whitney engine recalls. These aircraft will be reconfigured and reintroduced into JetBlue's fleet to maintain operational capacity, as revealed by US journalist Seth Miller. One such aircraft, designated N503JB [...]
An airline passenger ignited a debate after claiming on Reddit that their backpack was not permitted in the overhead bin during a flight, describing the experience as "my nightmare." The passenger, who flies weekly, expressed surprise and frustration, stating, "I have never been told to remove an item from the bin." This incident has sparked [...]
The chairman of Emirates, the Dubai-based airline, expressed dissatisfaction with Boeing regarding delays in resolving issues with its 777X program. During a statement on Tuesday, he highlighted that Boeing had previously committed to addressing these challenges but has yet to deliver on those promises. This situation adds to the complications facing the U.S. planemaker, as [...]
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has opened a new investigation into Boeing following the aerospace giant's admission last month that it may have skipped mandatory inspections on some of its newly manufactured 787 planes. The FAA's probe will determine whether the required inspections were actually completed and if there were any instances of falsification of [...]
A California mother has been arrested following accusations of abusing her 2-year-old child during a Delta flight from Mexico to Seattle. Authorities ordered her detention on Monday as investigations into the incident continue. The alleged abuse occurred on board the international flight, drawing attention from fellow passengers and crew members who reported the behavior. Law [...]
Airbus has reported a significant increase in its aircraft deliveries for April, with a 13% rise compared to April 2023. The European aerospace giant successfully delivered 61 aircraft in April, bringing its total deliveries for the year to 203, as announced on Tuesday. This uptick in deliveries reflects Airbus's ongoing recovery and adaptation strategies in [...]
Europe saw a 14% decline in the number of flights cancelled this month, with just 6,983 cancelled in March compared to 8,186 in February. Austrian Airlines (OS) retained its dominance in the region with an impressive OTP of 90.37%, albeit a 2.59% decrease compared to last month. Vienna International Airport (VIE), the main hub for [...]
Jet Logistics, based at Charleston Executive, has enhanced its aeromedical and organ donor transport fleet with the addition of a Hawker 850XP and a Hawker 800XP. These aircraft are noted for their low operational hours and have been updated with executive-quality exteriors and interiors, each capable of seating up to eight passengers. Both jets are [...]
LATAM Airlines Group has officially dropped its plans to take over Boeing 737 aircraft leases from GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, citing a "lack of meaningful engagement" from the Brazilian airline in commercial negotiations. This decision was detailed in a recent filing with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, reflecting [...]
American Airlines has revised its aircraft delivery expectations for 2024, announcing a reduction in its forecast by 24%. Initially projected to receive 29 new mainline aircraft this year, the airline now anticipates only 22 deliveries. This update was shared by Devon E May, the Chief Financial Officer of American Airlines, during a first-quarter investor call. [...]
