Aviation News

JetBlue’s Master Executive Council (MEC) of the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), which is a union that represents the airline’s pilots, has confirmed that at least 67 pilots have taken up early retirement offered by the company.

Avelo Airlines has filed additional changes to its schedules, with the airline removing another seven routes from its summer season schedule, including five from Concord, North Carolina, the United States.

In a sudden realignment by Alaska Air Group's Alaska Airlines three routes will be dropped by August 19 and another seasonal route will not renew. For Alaska Air Group, which includes Hawaiian Airlines, there will be some flights added using Hawaiian Airlines' Boeing 787s.

China Southern Airlines has issued updates on the Shanghai United Assets and Equity Exchange (SUAEE), informing potentially involved stakeholders that it has canceled the sale of ten Boeing 787-8 aircraft, which was announced just a few months ago.

Boeing has reportedly returned a brand-new 737 MAX 8 aircraft originally destined for a Chinese airline back to the United States due to the trade war between the world’s two largest economies. The news comes shortly after the Chinese government ordered its carriers not to take delivery of Boeing aircraft.

Washington Dulles International Airport is an important international hub, connecting the capital of the United States of America to destinations across the world. The airport's importance is only increasing, with the hub getting its fourth African carrier as South African Airways resumes service to the city from Accra. South African now joins Royal Air Maroc,Egyptair,Ethiopian Airlines, and United Airlines as the only carriers to fly direct from Dulles to Africa.

The aircraft manufacturing industry is intense, with major competition between Airbusand Boeing. The two manufacturers pursue airlines competitively, aiming to strike deals for new aircraft orders from carriers across the world. However, it seems Airbus stepped over the line 12 years ago, making an unethical offer to Srilankan Airlines. And now, the carrier is demanding compensation.

After months of resuming and ramping up international operations from Monterrey, Mexico, Volaris is now cutting all eight of its US routes from the northern Mexican city. Data from Cirium, an aviation analytics company, shows a complete withdrawal of service to the United States by the end of July 2025. These cuts include destinations such as Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Miami International Airport (MIA), and Oakland International Airport (OAK), some of which were only recently relaunched.

Iran has filed a lawsuit at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) seeking to overturn a decision by the International Civil Aviation Organization ( ICAO) to examine a case brought against Tehran over the 2020 downing of a Ukrainian passenger jet. The case was filed on April 17, 2025, after the ICAO Council ruled in March that it had the jurisdiction to hear a complaint submitted by Ukraine, Canada, Sweden and the United Kingdom.

Demand for flights between Europe and the United States, as well as Canada to the US, could be weakening. Some airline executives have already voiced their concerns over slowing demand in an uncertain political climate, while others have simply expressed concern, adding that demand remains stable. Some airlines, such as those in Canada, are actively shifting capacity elsewhere.

Delta Air Lines has emerged from the pandemic as a winning company. The carrier, which is the world's largest airline based on revenue generated, has just announced yet another major milestone. Thanks to efficiency initiatives from across its operations, the carrier managed to save 45 million gallons of jet fuel. This accomplishment comes with lower operating costs and a smaller environmental impact for Delta.

Air India is the largest carrier on the air travel market connecting India to the United Kingdom. Nevertheless, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are not far behind, and with maturing long-haul competition from India's low-cost specialist, IndiGo, it could be argued that Air India's position in the market is slowly being squeezed.

SAS has reintroduced a European-style business class product on its intra-European flights, citing increasing demand for premium products and attempting to attract even more regional and international premium travelers.

Riyadh Air has today revealed the cabins for its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Speaking to Simple Flying, the airline's CEO, Tony Douglas, remarked that the product will be "a new standard of luxury" when it launches later this year. The Boeing 787 will have three different cabins, with the business class cabin having a mini-premium business section.

Airports Council International (ACI) World has unveiled its airport rankings for 2024, confirming that Atlanta’s main gateway has retained its top spot in the world despite Dubai International Airport (DXB) continuing to close the gap.

The fourth Boeing 777X should be flying soon, with the company activating the airframe, known as WH0004, which is registered as N779XZ, on April 13.

United Airlines has removed more Boeing 767 flights between Washington, DC, the United States, and Barcelona, Spain, opting to operate the route exclusively with the 787 from May.

Alaska Airlines is leveling up in-flight dining once again. Starting this spring, first-class travelers flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to major East Coast cities will enjoy a refreshed menu created by Michelin-starred chef Brandon Jew. At the same time, the main cabin travelers can look forward to a bold new plant-based bowl developed by Seattle-based Evergreens, available for pre-order on select flights starting April 30.

Over 60 scheduled passenger carriers operate internationally to Australia/New Zealand. They include Malaysia Airlines,which is growing its operation Down Under from 53 to 74 weekly flights, a 40% increase. It will reintroduce Kuala Lumpur to Brisbane flights in late November for the peak summer season Down Under, while increasing service to Auckland, Melbourne, and Sydney. While unconnected, it came soon after Qantas revealed the reintroduction of two long-haul routes from Perth.

Three Turkish Airlines aircraft took off simultaneously from Istanbul Airport (IST) on April 17, making it the first European airport to implement Triple Independent Runway Operations. The operation marked a new era in European aviation.