US to provide Ukraine with weaponry for F-16 fighters
The US has agreed to equip a dozen F-16 fighter jets with modern missiles and other advanced weaponry before transferring them to Ukraine. The decision was first reported by The Wall…
Air Samarkand operates first flights to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Air Samarkand has successfully operated an inaugural passenger flight from Samarkand to Jeddah, marking a new milestone in the airline’s operations by supporting religious pilgrims. The carrier’s Airbus A321neo aircraft…
Pilots at Allegiant question the company’s priorities
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters issued this statement: In advance of Allegiant Travel Company’s Allegiant 2024 second quarter earnings announcement, Allegiant Air pilots and their union are raising questions about…
JetBlue reports net GAAP income for the second quarter of $25 million, to close 15 stations and 50 routes
JetBlue Airways Corporation today reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2024. “We closed the first half of 2024 with meaningful year-over-year improvements in our operation and exceeded…
Hawaiian reports a loss in the second quarter
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, Inc., reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2024. “This quarter we delivered on important investments in the future of…
Travel Trade Maldives – Xiamen Airlines Introduces Direct Routes to Maldives, Enhancing Tourism Growth
Xiamen Airlines, a prominent Chinese carrier, has launched direct flights to the Maldives, connecting Xiamen in Fujian Province to Velana International Airport (VIA) in Male’. The airline’s Boeing 787 successfully…
Boeing Board Names Kelly Ortberg President and CEO, reports a second quarter loss
Boeing today announced that its Board of Directors has elected Robert K. “Kelly” Ortberg as the company’s new president and chief executive officer, effective August 8, 2024. Ortberg will also serve…
Boeing Reports $16.9 Billion In Revenue For 2nd Quarter With 5,400 Commercial Aircraft Backlog
Summary In Q2, Boeing reported massive losses, including a negative cash flow. Boeing Commercial Airplanes (BCA) delivered more than 30% fewer aircraft in Q2, resulting in lower revenues. Boeing announced…
REX enters voluntary adminstration, all Boeing 737-800 flights grounded between capital cities, regional SAAB 340 services continue
Regional Express-REX issued this statement today: On Tuesday, July 30, 2024 Regional Express Holdings Limited (Administrators Appointed) (ACN 099 547 270) and a number of its subsidiaries (ASX: REX) (the…
United Is First Airline to Purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for O’Hare International Airport
United Airlines has became the first airline to purchase sustainable aviation fuel1 (SAF) for use at O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Governor JB Pritzker joined the airline’s leadership at ORD to…