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In part one, Gordon and Jay review the latest numbers from Singapore Airlines and explain why context is key when determining success. In part two, we preview the annual results from British Airways and Iberia's parent company, IAG. Listen to the Episode Here:
NEWS FLASHAir Serbia and Azerbaijan Airlines have held talks in Belgrade regarding the expansion of their cooperation ahead of the Serbian carrier’s planned launch of flights between Belgrade and Baku on May 3. Air Serbia and Azerbaijan Airlines already have an interline agreement in place, which allows them to issue a single ticket covering flights operated by the two carriers and to transfer passengers and baggage between each other. An official from Azerbaijan Airlines noted the two sides dis
You can find key metrics for each of the world’s top 20 airlines (based on seat capacity in 2025) in OAG’s freshly updated Takeoff report, but what do the overall data trends tell us about the current state of the aviation industry? Read on to discover the trends and key facts from Takeoff.
Published at 0100PST / 0900GMT 27FEB26Belavia during the month of March 2026 schedules charter flights to Qatar, where the carrier plans to operate Brest – Doha route. Boeing 737-800 aircraft will operate this route on 10MAR26, 19MAR26, 28MAR26.B29343 BQT1440 – 2100DOH 738B29342 DOH0500 – 1120BQT 738
Solomon Islands opposition leader Matthew Wale has called for an independent audit of Solomon Airlines following a “serious sustainability crisis.” He warned the public that the state-owned carrier is facing mounting financial pressure. A Call for Accountability and Clearer Government Policy Wale said recent comments from interim leadership acknowledging operational strain highlights an overall theme […] The post Solomon Airlines Faces Audit Call Over Financial Pressure appeared first on Travel
Spirit Airlines isn’t disappearing after all. The Florida-based carrier says it expects to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy in early summer. This follows a new agreement with lenders that clears a path out of court protection. A Smaller, Leaner Spirit The airlines parent company – Spirit Aviation Holdings, reached a restructuring support agreement with debtor-in-possession […] The post Spirit Airlines to Emerge from Bankruptcy After Deal with Lenders appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation Ne
Published at 0000PST / 0800GMT 27FEB26Belavia during Northern summer 2026 season plans to operate new scheduled charter route to Egypt, as the carrier schedules Brest – El Dabaa (El Alamein) nonstop flight. From Brest, 737-800 to operate on 29MAY26, 09JUN26, 19JUN26 and 30JUN26.B29329 BQT1600 – 2245DBB 738B29328 DBB0800 – 1430BQT 738
Malta Air has announced the launching of flights to Asia, with a new route to Tel Aviv Bel Gurion, beginning from 26th May. It will be the first route outside of Europe for the Maltese airline, which operate separately to the similarly named Air Malta. Why has this expansion happened? The airline has decided to […] The post Malta Air launch first Asian route to Tel Aviv for summer tourists appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
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An Alaska Airlines flight bound for Washington state from Kansas returned to its departure airport after a passenger’s power bank spontaneously caught fire after takeoff. While federal authorities reported no major injuries, one passenger was treated for minor burns. Investigations are still ongoing. Emergency Return to Wichita Flight AS2117, operated by Horizon Air for Alaska […] The post Alaska Airlines Flight Diverts After Passenger Power Bank Fire appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation Ne
The next-generation jets, which boast a longer range than the 737-800s they are replacing, are already serving Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, and will commence on Brisbane-Perth services in May.
An American Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 was taken out of service after crews discovered a puncture through the aircraft’s right wing. The discovery was made during an inspection, after landing in Medellín, Colombia. Authorities believe the damage to have been caused by gunfire and are presently investigating. Puncture Discovered in Right Wing Flight 923 […] The post American Airlines Jet Inspected after Suspected Bullet Damage appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
Two former pilots are accused of hacking the airline's systems to access employee data for union organizing efforts.
The world of inflight entertainment (IFE) is in a state of flux. Over recent years, the advent of… The post Panasonic Avionics CEO on LEO satellites and the future of passenger engagement appeared first on AeroTime.
Published at 1830PST 26FEB26 / 0230GMT 27FEB26 Smartwings during Northern summer 2026 season plans to add scheduled charter flight on Ceske Budejovice – Palma de Mallorca route, on board Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The airline currently lists 1 weekly flight from 03JUN26 to 30SEP26, after hiatus in 2025, according to schedule filing in the OAG schedules analyser.QS2004 JCL2240 – 0105+1PMI 73H 3QS2005 PMI1910 – 2150JCL 73H 3
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Published at 1800PST 26FEB26 / 0200GMT 27FEB26 Romanian carrier Dan Air in Northern summer 2026 season plans to add Bacau – Larnaca route, with 2 weekly flights scheduled from 02APR26. Airbus A320 aircraft to serve this route during summer season.DN431 BCM1135 – 1355LCA 320 47DN432 LCA1445 – 1710BCM 320 47
The 747's nose door is a marvel of engineering, providing rapid access to a cavernous hold that remains unmatched by any other airframe.
The airline has been roiled by continued headaches with global engine maintenance delays; a “slower than expected” domestic recovery; and a weak NZ dollar, and says it expects second-half earnings to be “broadly in line with, or modestly below, the first half”.
Published at 1730PST 26FEB26 / 0130GMT 27FEB26Air Algerie in Northern summer 2026 plans to launch Algiers – Manchester route, with two weekly flights scheduled on seasonal basis. The airline’s Boeing 737-800 aircraft will serve this route from 14JUN26 to 08SEP26. Reservations for this route are available.AH2058 ALG1000 – 1305MAN 73H 27AH2059 MAN1420 – 1715ALG 73H 27