Qantas prepares for expansion push towards the US and Europe
With new aircraft due to enter its fleet in the coming year, Qantas is looking to broaden its long-haul horizons. The Sydney-based airline has new destinations in both the US…
KlasJet partners with Congo Airways
KlasJet, a well-known exclusive private and corporate jet charter company and a part of the world’s largest ACMI providers, the Avia Solutions Group family, has entered a 4-month-long contract with…
Iceland’s volcano awakening: 2010 all over again?
As anticipation builds in Iceland, authorities are keeping a vigilant eye on the possibility of an imminent volcanic eruption. The Iceland Meteorological Office (IMO) has issued a warning, highlighting that…
Air Serbia CEO wants the carrier to become a regional leader
On October 26, 2023, Air Serbia celebrated its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of the airline in its current incarnation. But the Serbian flag carrier has a much longer history,…
Thanksgiving 2023: a food lover’s guide to air travel
The Thanksgiving travel season officially kicked off on November 17, 2023, and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) anticipates that airport security checkpoints throughout the United States will be busier than…
IAG’s low-cost carrier LEVEL to get own AOC, more aircraft
Barcelona-based LEVEL, International Airlines Group’s low-cost long-haul airline, will soon receive its own Air Operator Certificate (AOC), becoming a fully-fledged airline, according to a presentation posted on IAG’s website for…
Emirates named ‘Best Airline in the World’ at ULTRA awards
Emirates has snapped up a pair of major awards at the ULTRA 2023 Awards, winning not one but two of the most coveted accolades. The Dubai-based megacarrier was crowned ‘Best…
Airline serves ‘dog food’ in business class; stirs reactions
Eyebrows were raised, and perhaps stomachs were turned, after China Eastern Airlines allegedly offered “imported dog food” as an option on its business class menu. A photograph of the in-flight…
Meet Laika, the robotic dog helping astronauts in space
Dogs are considered man’s best friend. So, what better way to provide support and companionship to astronauts than to provide them with a four-legged friend. Enter Laika, a life-like AI-powered…
A successful summer and presidential thanks for SkyUp
SkyUp Airlines of Ukraine enjoyed a successful operation in the European ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance) charter market during the summer of 2023, according to the airline. This is despite…