ROUTESMar 01, 2023Avelo Airlines to Launch New Routes From Burbank and OrlandoAvelo Airlines is taking off from three new airports in May, launching service to Colorado Springs, Brownsville, and Charlottesville. The new routes seek to better connect SpaceX employees to key operational sites and augment the airline's point-to-point network.Read More →
NEWSSep 14, 2022Israel Will Ban Four Engine Planes in 2023Beginning on March 31, 2023 Israel will ban the Boeing 747 and other four engine aircraft in a statement from the Israel Airports Authority (IAA) in hopes of reducing noise and air pollution. The IAA also says it has told airlines that they will not be able to operate large aircraft at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) for the summer season. This is part of a plan to rehabilitate the local environment surrounding the airport. Read More →
NEWSSep 14, 2022New York Court Approves $700 million in Additional Funding for SAS SAS (Scandinavian Airlines System), the Scandinavian flag carrier, officially secured the essential funding to continue operation. A United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York approved financing for the airline of over 700 Million USD. The Debtor-in-Possession (DIP) agreement's terms are almost identical to the ones SAS announced on August 14, 2022, with the financing credit agreement managed by Apollo Global Management. Read More →
ROUTESJun 08, 2022United Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service to BrisbaneOn the morning of June 9, United Airlines announced a new international service from San Francisco, California (SFO) to Brisbane, Australia (BNE). Launching on October 28, the route will be operated thrice weekly on the airline's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The 257-seat aircraft will have 48 Polaris Business Class seats, 21 Premium Plus seats, 39 Economy Plus seats, and 149 basic economy seats.Read More →
NEWSJun 06, 2022Comair Group Suspends All FlightsOne of South Africa's largest airline operators, Comair, has suspended all flights with immediate effect due to insufficient funds. Operating flights for British Airways and managing subsidiary Kulula, Comair is a critical asset of the South African aviation market, and its suspension poses a devastating blow to passengers. Read More →
NEWSJan 25, 2022WHO Calls for the Lifting of Travel BansThe WHO recently called for the lifting of COVID-19-related travel restrictions.Read More →
NEWSJan 10, 2022Philippine Airlines Exits Chapter 11 BankruptcyPhilippine Airlines has now emerged from bankruptcy ready to increase their market share in East Asia. With lofty plans on the horizon, the airline is now poised to achieve new historic flights and expand on existing popular routes.Read More →
NEWSDec 10, 2021Israel and Morocco Completely Close Borders Following Omicron Outbreakthis article talks about the omricon variant and how it's affecting travel. It mostly talks about Morocco and Israels travel bans.Read More →
NEWSAug 24, 2021Department Of Defense Activates Civil Reserve FleetOn Sunday morning, the Department of Defense (DOD) announced that it would activate Stage I of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF). Using 18 civil aircraft to help with the evacuation from Afghanistan, the DOD will use the extra air capacity from civil jets to help relieve pressure from bases that are housing Afghan evacuees.Read More →
NEWSAug 17, 2021800 People Cram Into A US Air Force C-17 Leaving AfghanistanAmidst chaotic scenes at Kabul’s Hamid Karzai International Airport (KBL), over 800 people have been evacuated from the war-torn city on one United States Air Force (USAF) C-17A flight to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. It is likely the most people ever carrier on a C-17.Read More →
