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At the time of writing this article, it had only been two and a half months since the tragic runway crash of Jeju Air flight 7C2216, in which a Boeing 737-800 skidded off the end of the runway and crashed into a concrete structure, killing 179 of the 181 people onboard. If it were not for the concrete structure at the end of Flight 2216's runway path as it was coming in to land, many lives may have been saved, something investigated in this article written shortly after the crash.

According to Calgary-based WestJet, demand for flights to the US has significantly decreased. The airline attributes the downturn to rising tensions between Canada and its southern neighbor as trade disputes and tariffs increase, according to Canada's CTV News. Alexis von Hoensbroech, the CEO of the Canadian airline, disclosed that sales from Canada to the United States had decreased by almost 25% in recent weeks, indicating a change in travel habits brought on by worries about the possibility of a trade war.

Even in the winter, severe thunderstorms can cause delays for select airports across the United States. Today, major airports across Florida face severe weather conditions as thunderstorms pass across the region. The weather system has managed to cause severe delays across several important and busy airports in the Sunshine State, stretching from the Gulf of Mexico to the Atlantic Ocean.

Air India has announced changes to its London operation for this upcoming aviation summer season. The airline plans to axe its longest route to the English capital while increasing frequencies on more profitable routes. Separately, the carrier is making other changes to its global network, boosting frequencies on core routes and axing others as it begins its cabin retrofit program for its Boeing 787 and Boeing 777 fleets.

Air Transat and Air Europa have signed an interline agreement that will enable the Canadian airline to offer seamless access to several Spanish hotspots from Madrid, Spain.

Atlanta is one of the fastest growing metro areas in the US, surpassing Washington DC, Philadelphia, and Miami in the last census to become the 6th largest metro area in the country. It is also famous for having the world’s busiest airport at Hartsfield-Jackson International, the fortress hub of Delta Air Lines, which had over 108 million passengers pass through it last year.

While the United Kingdom is home to some of the busiest airports in the world, it also boasts several small yet charming airfields that provide vital connections to remote communities. These airports may not see millions of passengers, but they play an essential role in regional connectivity, offering links to scenic islands, rural landscapes, and historic towns.

Cirium and OAG, two companies providing data intelligence to the aerospace industry, have published their January on-time performance (OTP) numbers, with the pair’s statistics showing a discrepancy.

Recently, Jeffrey Starr, the Chief Marketing Officer of D-Fend Solutions, reached out to Simple Flying to share, in the wake of serious incidents involving drones violating controlled airspace, D-Fend Solutions’ innovative solutions for securing airspace globally. See, D-Fend Solutions is not a proponent of jamming but has developed new, safer technologies.

Southwest Airlines has officially launched its first-ever international partnership, teaming up with Icelandair to provide customers with seamless connections between their networks. The Points Guy reported that the partnership officially went live, allowing passengers to book connecting flights between Southwest’s extensive domestic network and Icelandair’s routes to Iceland and Europe.

Australian carrier Qantas is patiently waiting for the delivery of its new Airbus A321XLR, which is set to change how the airline connects Australia to the South Pacific and South East Asia.

Ryanair, one of the largest airlines in Europe, is known for its low fares and bold and blunt nature when dealing with customers and stakeholders online. The Dublin-based low-cost giant is quick to criticize governments when they raise fees related to air service, and use social media to bring attention to what it deems as unacceptable changes.

A medical emergency has caused a United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER flight from Newark to Dublin to divert to the Canadian city of St. Johns. Due to adverse weather, the aircraft remains grounded, and passengers have been provided with hotel and meal vouchers until a replacement flight can be rescheduled.

In an effort to address growing concerns about air travel delays, the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) has announced a comprehensive audit of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) flight delay data and its role in assessing the functioning of the National Airspace System.

Boeinghas faced quite a few setbacks in recent years. The American aircraft manufacturer is facing some highly publicized quality control issues with its Boeing 737 Max, and is taking steep financial losses as production and deliveries remain down compared to European rival Airbus. However, things seem to be looking up for the aerospace firm. The Virginia-based company has resumed test flights of its new Boeing 777x aircraft, which promises to be a replacement for some of today's less fuel-efficient widebody jets.

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is scheduled to testify before the US Senate Commerce Committee on April 2 regarding the steps the company has taken to address safety and production issues after a mid-air emergency involving an Alaska AirlinesBoeing 737 MAX 9.

Colombia’s avianca has continued to announce new routes for flights between South America and the United States, adding a direct flight connecting Dallas and Bogota, the capital of Colombia.

United Airlines has filed additional frequencies with the Airbus A321neo during the summer, adding flights from two of its key hubs, namely Chicago and Denver.

At the latest National Transportation Safety Board ( NTSB) press conference, NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy shared the NTSB’s latest, best recollection of events before the mid air collision of American Airlines Flight 5342 with a Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk. It appears a key air traffic transmission was blocked by an attempt by the Black Hawk to reply.

As lovers across the world celebrate Valentine’s Day, a new romantic trend is emerging, one that could make people rethink the airport as just a transit hub. Airports, long seen as stressful and impersonal spaces, are now becoming the backdrop for unexpected romantic connections.