Attempts by some US lawmakers to add language to the FAA reauthorization bill that would change labor rules on foreign airlines operating to the US within Open Skies agreements are raising concerns among the White House administration, US airlines and the European Commission (EC).
Japan Airlines (JAL) could potentially increase the seat density of the Boeing 787-8s that are assigned to its newly announced LCC unit and is eyeing markets in Asia, Europe and the Americas.
South African regional carrier SA Express is set to begin a staged return to services from Aug. 23, three months after the country’s regulator barred it from flying.
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) and Lebanon’s Middle East Airlines (MEA) have expanded an existing bilateral codeshare agreement, which became effective Aug. 15.
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) reportedly reached an agreement with the National Trade Union of Moroccan Pilots (AMPL) Aug. 14, ending a four-week dispute that caused 150 flight delays and cancellations during the peak holiday season.
Bahraini flag carrier Gulf Air has marked the next milestone in its major re-fleeting program with the arrival of its first of 12 Airbus A320neos ordered at the 2016 Bahrain International Air Show.
Fast-growing Denver International Airport (DEN) has embarked on a $3.5 billion five-year capital improvement plan that will include the addition of 39 more gates and expand parking, security and passenger facilities by 2021.
Satisfaction with both airlines and airports among UK travelers has diminished in the past two years—especially when it comes to responding to flight disruptions and delays, a survey by the UK air regulator has revealed.
Russia’s Rostec has finalized a decision to merge with United Aircraft Corp. (UAC), Interfax news agency reported, quoting Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov.
The crash of a stolen Horizon Air Bombardier Q400 turboprop Aug. 10 at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) is drawing scrutiny from US lawmakers about aviation security and airport employee screening.
Delta Air Lines and Kenya Airways have agreed to a codeshare partnership in which Delta’s code will be placed on certain flights to and from the Kenyan national flag carrier’s hub at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has approved Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) to participate in the agency’s expedited screening program, Pre-Check.
Lufthansa Cargo will begin marketing the cargo capacities of Lufthansa Group subsidiary Brussels Airlines from Sept. 1, joining Lufthansa (mainline), Austrian Airlines, Eurowings and Sun Express.
JetBlue Airways has appointed Ben Baldanza and Sarah Robb O’Hagan to its board of directors as independent directors, effective immediately, following unanimous approval by the New York-based company.
Charter and wet-lease specialist Small Planet Airlines Poland has promoted Bartosz Czajka to the role of CEO and board member, after former CEO Jarosław Jeschke stepped down earlier this year for health reasons.
A boost in tourism to Thailand was a significant factor behind Bangkok Airways’ improved figures for the first half of 2018, the Thai regional carrier said.
South Korea’s aviation regulator has decided it will not revoke the license of LCC Jin Air because of violations of citizenship rules, but some restrictions will still be applied to the carrier.
A XiamenAir Boeing 737-800 suffered damage to its landing gear and engine after it overran the runway at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Aug. 16.
A ground-handling incident led to “serious damage” to the wing of a Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER at Rome’s Fiumicino airport Aug. 15, according to the Flight Safety Foundation’s Aviation Safety Network (ASN).
