Blocked airline funds drop to US$1.8 billion
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a 28% decrease in the amount of airline funds blocked from repatriation by governments. The total blocked funds by end of April stood…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a 28% decrease in the amount of airline funds blocked from repatriation by governments. The total blocked funds by end of April stood…
Every day this summer between June 1 and September 2, Alaska Airlines will surprise one lucky passenger and their travel companion with a free upgrade to its Premium cabin. The “upgrade…
Summary China established its first dedicated civil aircraft flight test base in Shaanxi Province. Due to the lack of dedicated civil aircraft flight test airports, the ARJ21 project's certification flight…
Riyadh Air and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a new partnership between the two airlines. The agreement was inked by Riyadh Air…
Mexicana de Aviacion, Mexico’s newly reinstated government-run carrier, has ordered 20 Embraer E2 regional jets. In an announcement on June 3, 2024, the Brazilian manufacturer revealed that Mexicana had ordered…
Tuesday 04 June 2024 9:35 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email An Emirates Airbus…
The International Air Transport Association on Tuesday urged Pakistan and Bangladesh to remove barriers to airlines repatriating ticket revenues after Nigeria released the vast majority of blocked funds. Pakistan and…
Summary DOT has fined Lufthansa, KLM, and South African Airways for over $900 million in unrefunded flights during the pandemic. The DOT stressed that it aims to hold airlines accountable…
Summary Airline funds trapped globally have been reduced by 28% to stand at $1.8 billion in April 2024. Nigeria cleared 98% of funds previously blocked, showing significant progress. Emirates will…
Summary Yaks collide in Portugal airshow. Experienced, Manuel Rey Cordeiro, pilot dies in crash. Yak-52, a rugged Soviet trainer used in airshows. Two Soviet-origin Yakovlev Yak-52 primary trainers collided mid-air…