Southwest Airlines’ transition from its historic low-cost carrier operations to a full-service carrier continues. Southwest is modifying its Rapid Rewards frequent flier program. The program will now offer three tiers rather than two, similar to competing legacy carriers. Rapid Rewards…
Lufthansa Group has outbid Air France-KLM to win the battle for a minority share in TAP Air Portugal, paying €1.2 billion for a 44.9% stake. The Portuguese government will retain 50.1% ownership in the carrier. Both proposals also included a…
As we’ve seen in Ukraine, Iran, and now Saudi Arabia, asymmetrical warfare has dramatically changed military capabilities, with adverse impacts for airlines. The reason is that low cost drones and drones that resemble cruise missiles, can overwhelm existing defenses and…
A scientific and technical breakthrough from China will enable cost-effective production of SAF, synthetic aviation fuel, enabling a global reduction in carbon emissions in aviation. The Chinese researchers and fuel scientists have developed a new production process that addresses the…
The Airbus A350F and Boeing 777-8F are new large twin-engine freighters at the top of the freighter market. The A350F is based on the A350-1000, while the 777-8F is based on the 777-8 passenger model. But how will they stack…
“This maiden flight is a major milestone for the A350F and for our customers worldwide. As the latest development of our highly successful A350 platform, the A350F is a true game-changer for the air cargo market, combining unmatched operational flexibility,…