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Gulfstream G800 First Flight
Gulfstream announced the G800 first flight today. The new Gulfstream G800 model has successfully completed its maiden flight, formally beginning of...
Spirit Board sticks to Frontier offer
With two days to go until stockholders decide, the Board of Directors of Spirit Airlines has – once again – reaffirmed its commitment to the merger...
AirInsight – News in Brief June
Here is our rolling report with short aviation news for the month of June 2022: 28 - Freight carrier Silk Way West Airlines has ordered two Airbus...
In Conversation: Gidon Novick
Gidon Novick, co-founder of Lift a South African startup LCC
Air Côte d’Ivoire’s Abidjan-Johannesburg service launches tomorrow
Air Côte d’Ivoire’s Abidjan-Johannesburg service
Additional Scrutiny Coming for Boeing
Boeing will face additional scrutiny of its aircraft production, including the 737 MAX, as the US Congress reportedly plans an audit. News of the...
FAA bizjet model updated
Our FAA bizjet model is updated for May 2022. For optimal viewing, please click the double-headed arrow at the bottom right of the model. Page 1 of...
Despite challenges Mexico is back to 2019 levels
The Mexican aviation industry has recovered 99.3% of its pre-pandemic traffic levels. Between January and May 2022, the airlines operating domestic...
Insight: This time its different
INSIGHT: This time, its different This time, it’s different. Today’s situation is unique. We’re in the midst of an industry recovery but facing a...
Lufthansa brings back the A380 for the summer 2023
Lufthansa will bring back the Airbus A380 into service for the 2023 summer schedule, it announced on June 27. The news comes a week after CEO...
Airlink and Qatar sign code share
Airlink and Qatar sign code share
The US Tentatively Approves Delta-LATAM JV
The Joint Venture Agreement (JV) between Delta Air Lines and LATAM Airlines Group received provisional approval and antitrust immunity from the...
Uganda Airlines seeks new CEO with strong aviation experience
Uganda Airlines has launched a search for a substantive chief executive officer, more than a year after the tumultuous exit of the previous...
Vinay Dube: ‘Akasa Air is there to stay for the long-term’
Indian startup airline Akasa Air, founded by Vinay Dube and backed by many colleagues who used to earlier work together at Jet Airways, had...
ALC suggests A321XLR Rear Center Tank changes to Airbus
Lessor Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has submitted suggestions to Airbus on how to overcome safety concerns of the Rear Center Tank (RCT) on the...
IATA concerned about 5G roll-out plan in the US and lithium batteries
IATA is concerned that airlines in the US could face new disruptions and problems next year caused by 5G. A mandate to upgrade radio-altimeters to...
Are labor shortages and disruptions temporary or an iceberg coming?
How do airline bosses and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) rate the current delays and cancelations in air travel, caused by staff...
eVTOL Deal Update
eVTOL Deal Update
Qatar opens up slots at Hamad to add capacity for FIFA World Cup
Qatar opens up slots at Hamad to add capacity for FIFA World Cup
The long and winding road to SAF production
Although the prospects for the production of sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs) look a little better since October, governments and oil companies...