Lufthansa Seeks to Expand Cooperation with Air India: Exploring New Opportunities

Lufthansa

Lufthansa, the German flag carrier airline, has recently expressed interest in exploring more opportunities for cooperation with Air India, the national airline of India. The move comes as part of Lufthansa’s strategy to expand its presence in the fast-growing Indian aviation market. In this article, we will take a closer look at the reasons behind … Read more

Cathay Pacific Apologizes for Manchester Airport Taxiway Incident, Commits to Investigation and Improvements

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific Airways issued an apology for an incident that occurred at Manchester Airport in the United Kingdom. The incident involved one of the airline’s planes blocking a taxiway, causing delays for other flights at the airport. Background of the Incident On November 25, 2023, a Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-1000, registration B-LXA, was scheduled to … Read more

Avianca Criticizes Colombian Aeronautical Authority for Rejecting Merger With Viva Air

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Avianca, one of the largest airlines in Latin America, has publicly criticized Colombian authorities for their decision to block the company’s plan to “rescue” low-cost carrier Viva Air. The plan, which was announced in November 2020, would have seen Avianca acquire a controlling stake in Viva Air and merge the two companies in an effort … Read more

152 Ryanair flights in Belgium canceled due to strike action

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A strike by Belgian air traffic controllers is expected to cause the cancellation of 152 Ryanair flights this weekend. The industrial action is part of a wider dispute over working conditions and is set to take place on January 9th and 10th. The cancellations will affect flights to and from Belgian airports, including Brussels Airport … Read more

Fam Trips Offered by SriLankan Airlines Aim to Increase Tourism to Sri Lanka

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SriLankan Airlines is hoping to boost tourism to the island nation by offering familiarization trips, or “fam trips,” to travel industry professionals. Fam trips are a way for travel agents, tour operators, and other industry professionals to experience a destination firsthand, with the goal of better promoting it to their clients. Sri Lanka is a … Read more

Union Represents American Airlines Pilots in Opposing Changes to Flight Deck Protocol

American Airlines

The American Airlines Pilots Union (AAPU) has recently expressed concerns about potential changes to flight deck protocol within the company. As the largest airline in the world, American Airlines is no stranger to change and innovation. However, the AAPU asserts that any changes to protocol on the flight deck must prioritize the safety and security … Read more

Air France Flight AF66 Makes Emergency Landing Due to Engine Shutdown on Route to Los Angeles

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On January 4, 2023, an Air France flight from Paris to Los Angeles was forced to make an emergency landing at Goose Bay Airport in Newfoundland, Canada after one of the plane’s engines shut down mid-flight. The incident, which occurred at an altitude of 37,000 feet, sent shockwaves through the aviation community and raised serious … Read more