The History Behind Indian Low-Cost Carrier SpiceJet
SpiceJet is currently India's second-largest airline by domestic passengers carried, operating more than 600 daily flights with a fleet of over 50 Boeing 737 and DHC 8-Q400 aircraft. From its…
easyJet & Rolls-Royce Proves A Pearl 700 Engine Could Burn Hydrogen At Take Off
Summary Rolls-Royce successfully tested 100% hydrogen fuel on the annular combustor of a Pearl 700 engine, a major step towards sustainable aviation fuel sources. The testing required significant engineering work…
Air New Zealand Airbus A320neo Trans-Tasman Economy Class From Gold Coast To Christchurch
Summary Air New Zealand's helpful app keeps passengers updated with any flight delays, allowing them to adjust their plans accordingly. The check-in process at Gold Coast Airport was easy to…
Harsh Weather And COVID-19 Cases Disrupts Flights at Gatwick Airport
Summary London Gatwick Airport experienced travel chaos on Saturday, with over 400 flight disruptions. Some travelers were stuck in the airport for hours while inbound flights were also impacted. The…
Vietnam Airlines’ Airbus A350s Boost Sydney Airport Recovery
Summary International passenger traffic at Sydney Airport is recovering more strongly than domestic services. The exponential growth in services between Sydney and Vietnam and Sydney and South Korea is driving…
How Emirates’ Fleet Will Change In Five Years
Summary Emirates has had a relatively simple fleet consisting of Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, but this will change as they introduce new aircraft types like the Airbus A350 and…
US Agency Airline Tickets Sales Surpassed $8 Billion Last Month
Summary Ticket sales among US travel agencies increased to over $8 billion in August 2023. The average price of airline tickets has declined for three consecutive months. Ancillary sales, including…
VoltAero World First Electric-Hybrid Aircraft 100% SAF Flight
Summary VoltAero successfully flew its Cassio S testbed airplane with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) provided by TotalEnergies. The SAF used, Excellium Racing 100, is made from bioethanol produced from…
Hong Kong International Voted Asia’s Leading Airport
Summary Hong Kong International Airport saw a 66% recovery in passenger numbers from August 2019. While there has been significant growth in passenger flight movements and cargo throughput, the increase…
Nigeria’s Air Peace Demands ‘Heathrow Or Nothing’
Summary Air Peace is urging UK authorities to allow slots access at London Heathrow (LHR) and rejected the offer to fly from London Stansted or Gatwick. LHR slots are highly…