NEWSAug 16, 2023Pakistan to Privatize Pakistan International Airlines: Will it Save the Airline?Pakistan plans to privatize its loss-making state-owned carrier Pakistan International Airlines. The airline has been unprofitable for years due to flight bans, unqualified pilots, and Pakistan's economic and political issues. Will this be enough to save the airline?Read More →
NEWSAug 16, 2023Qatar Airways Sponsors Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix and MoreQatar Airways will sponsor the Formula 1 Qatar Grand Prix, scheduled from October 6 to 8 at Lusail International Circuit. The airline will also sponsor a rugby match between New Zealand and South Africa taking place on August 25. Both initiatives are part of Qatar Airways' commitment to the sports industry.Read More →
NEWSAug 15, 2023Saudi Arabia's Riyadh Air Becomes Sponsor of Atlético de MadridRiyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's newly launched secondary flag carrier, has signed a sponsorship deal with Spanish football team Atlético de Madrid. The multi-year partnership will see Riyadh Air become the team's main sponsor and official airline partner. This is the first sports sponsorship deal Riyadh Air has announced since launching in March.Read More →
NEWSAug 15, 2023Israel's El Al in Talks to Buy Up to 30 Airbus A321neosIsrael's flag carrier El Al is in "serious" talks with Airbus to purchase up to 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft. The talks, which would represent the first time that El Al uses Airbus aircraft, come at a strong time for the airline. El Al is expanding its fleet and route network due to high profitability and international tourism to Israel.Read More →
NEWSAug 14, 2023Near Collision Occurs Between Southwest 737 and Citation at San DiegoThe United States' latest near collision incident has occurred at San Diego International Airport (SAN), with a Southwest airlines flight and private jet. This is the eighth major close call incident involving a commercial aircraft in 2023. Read More →
NEWSAug 14, 2023Delta Air Lines Joins Amsterdam's Canal Parade to Celebrate PrideOn August 5, employees from Delta Air Lines joined the Canal Parade, one of the main parts of the Amsterdam Pride festival. This was the first time Delta participated in the event, which brought thousands of people to Amsterdam's canals. Delta is committed to supporting the LGBTQ community as part of its diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy.Read More →
NEWSAug 13, 2023Cathay Pacific Orders 32 More Airbus A321neo AircraftHong Kong's flag carrier Cathay Pacific has announced its intention to add up to 32 Airbus A321neo and A320neo aircraft to its fleet over the next six years. The airline is expanding and modernizing its fleet as part of its plans to turn Hong Kong into an international aviation hub. Read More →
NEWSAug 13, 2023Qatar Operates 'Ghost Flights' to Adelaide Through Regulatory LoopholeQatar Airways is operating near-empty 'ghost flights' between Adelaide and Melbourne in order to get around some particular government regulations set by the Australian Government. Read More →
ROUTESAug 11, 2023New Longest A330neo Route: Kuwait Airways Adds Washington DullesThe flag carrier of Kuwait announced its second destination in North America. Notably, its newest route will become the new longest Airbus A330neo in the route on the rare A330-800 variant.Read More →
NEWSAug 11, 2023Tragic Brazilian Plane Crash Linked to Intoxicated Pilot Putting 11-Year-Old Son at the ControlsA tragic and shocking video recently surfaced across social media showing a father and son duo flying a private propeller plane in Brazil. The video showed the father drinking a bottle of beer as he recorded his 11-year-old son piloting the aircraft.Read More →
