Outlook improves for airline profitability in 2024
IATA has released strengthened profitability projections for airlines in 2024 compared with its June and December 2023 forecasts. Despite this, it notes that an aggregate return above the cost of…
IATA has released strengthened profitability projections for airlines in 2024 compared with its June and December 2023 forecasts. Despite this, it notes that an aggregate return above the cost of…
Virgin Australia has revealed plans for its biggest inflight menu shakeup in five years with a host of culinary delights for its business and economy class passengers. Among the new additions,…
Airlines will face increased fines of up to €5,000 if they fail to ensure a passenger has a valid travel document, under plans going to Cabinet on Wednesday.Minister for Justice…
Summary Vietjet expands with new Melbourne-Hanoi route, showcasing commitment to quality service and growth in the Australian market. Launching ceremony for Melbourne-Hanoi route attended by VIPs and airline executives, highlighting…
Summary Air Canada will increase India-Canada flights this winter, adding Mumbai-Toronto nonstop, among others. The airline will operate 25 weekly flights, offering 7,400 seats between India and Canada with convenient…
Air Canada has announced plans to expand its program of flights between Canada and India for the upcoming northern winter season of 2024-2025. The carrier will be operating 25 weekly flights…
Summary The largest passenger aircraft, the Airbus A380, was successfully evacuated in under 90 seconds during testing. The A380 has 16 exits equipped with dual-lane evacuation slides that provide egress…
Canada’s second largest airline WestJet has signed a lease agreement with BOC Aviation for three Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. WestJet announced on June 3, 2024, that the Boeing 737-8 jets…
Summary Zunum Aero won a lawsuit against Boeing for the latter stealing technology, being awarded around $72 million, with the sum potentially increasing to $235 million. The startup alleged that…
The announcement from Turkish Airlines comes on the back of a major deal with European plane maker Airbus. Bolat said, “We finished with Airbus. We have ordered 385 aircraft; some…