Japan Airlines (JAL) is looking to substantially increase the seat density of the Boeing 787-8s that are assigned to its newly announced LCC unit and is eyeing markets in the Americas, Asia and Europe.
Edmonton, Canada-based independent ultra low-cost carrier (ULCC) Flair Airlines stepped up its competition with the LCC subsidiaries of Canadian major airlines Aug. 20 by announcing 11 new nonstop transborder U.S. flights for the upcoming winter season.
Attempts by some U.S. lawmakers to add language to the FAA reauthorization bill that would change labor rules affecting foreign airlines operating to the U.S. within Open Skies agreements are raising concerns among the White House administration, U.S. airlines and the European Commission (EC).
Spirit Airlines plans to mix both new destinations and additional frequencies to support its double-digit growth, which CEO Bob Fornaro said will be 13-15% annually for the next few years, and the airline will add more aircraft before long.
South African regional carrier SA Express will begin a staged return to services on Aug. 23, three months after the country’s aviation regulator barred it from flying.
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) reportedly reached an agreement with the National Trade Union of Moroccan Pilots (AMPL) Aug. 14, ending a four-week dispute that caused 150 flight delays and cancellations during the peak holiday season.
Fast-growing Denver International Airport (DEN) has embarked on a $3.5 billion five-year capital improvement plan that will include the addition of 39 more gates and expand parking, security and passenger facilities by 2021.
The decision to merge Russia´s Rostec and United Aircraft Corp. (UAC) has already been made, Interfax news agency reported, quoting Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov.
Lufthansa Cargo will begin marketing the cargo capacities of Lufthansa Group subsidiary Brussels Airlines from Sept. 1, joining Lufthansa (mainline), Austrian Airlines, Eurowings and Sun Express.
The Aug. 10 crash of a stolen Horizon Air Bombardier Q400 turboprop at Seattle’s SeaTac airport is drawing scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers about aviation security and airport employee screening.
Delta Air Lines and Kenya Airways have agreed to a codeshare partnership in which Delta’s code will be placed on certain flights to and from the Kenyan national flag-carrier’s hub at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
FAA has released draft guidance on how aircraft manufacturers can comply with new certification requirements that factor aerodynamic loads produced by rudder reversals into design standards.
Improved inbound tourism to Thailand was a significant factor behind Bangkok Airways’ improved financial figures for the first half of 2018, the company said.
Charter and wet-lease specialist Small Planet Airlines Poland has promoted Bartosz Czajka to the role of CEO and board member, after former CEO Jarosław Jeschke stepped down earlier this year for health reasons.
South Korea’s aviation regulator has decided it will not revoke the license of Jin Air because of violations of citizenship rules, but some restrictions will still be applied to the carrier.
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A XiamenAir Boeing 737-800 suffered damage to its landing gear and engine after it overran the runway at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Aug. 16.
