On June 13, 2025, escalating tensions in the Middle East, marked by missile exchanges between Iran and Israel, led to significant disruptions, including the stranding of an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER in Tehran. Emirates flight EK977, a routine 744-mile service from Dubai (DXB) to Tehran (IKA), departed Dubai at 2:27 AM and landed at 3:44...
Air India has announced potential delays on some long-haul flights due to mandatory safety inspections on its Boeing 787 aircraft, as directed by India's aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The inspections, prompted by heightened safety concerns following a recent air crash near Ahmedabad airport, are being...
Over the past few months, the global commercial aviation industry has had to address the challenges related to economic uncertainty and trade barriers that have been created as a result of global geopolitical tension and Donald Trump's trade war. One of the largest impacts that this has had on airlines is that they have had to reevaluate how to...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is not currently planning on grounding the United States' fleet of Boeing 787 aircraft following the tragic crash of Air India Flight #171. The agency, which oversees aviation in the United States, has not yet seen the necessary data to justify such a bold action, but remains committed to protecting the...
Switzerland's national airline, Swiss, is canceling approximately 1,400 flights through October due to a pilot shortage, affecting short-haul routes from Zurich and Geneva, as well as some long-haul services to destinations like Shanghai and Chicago. The summer service to Hurghada, Egypt, is entirely suspended. To address the shortfall of about 70...
Level experienced a significant drop in passenger numbers, losing 9,500 passengers (-12.6%) compared to May 2024. This decline is partly attributed to a reduced seat offering.Customers reported difficulties with Level's booking system and customer service. One user highlighted issues with completing reservations or changing flights, despite...
Escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, marked by Israel's "Operation Rising Lion" strikes on Iranian nuclear and military targets on June 13, 2025, have triggered widespread flight disruptions across the Middle East. Israel, Iran, Iraq, and Jordan closed their airspaces, forcing airlines to cancel, reroute, or return flights to ensure...
The Lufthansa Group and ITA Airways have made significant strides in their integration, following Lufthansa's acquisition of a 41% stake in the Italian carrier, finalized in January 2025. A key development is the expanded codeshare agreement, effective from July 1, 2025, allowing seamless booking across long-haul flights. Customers can now...
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner (Flight AI171), carrying 242 passengers and crew from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, crashed shortly after takeoff near Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad, India. The plane, which departed at 1:39 PM local time, lost signal seconds after reaching 625 feet and crashed into a residential...
In May 2025, Boeing delivered 45 commercial aircraft, nearly doubling the 24 delivered in May 2024, signaling a strong production recovery. The deliveries included 37 737 MAX jets, five 787 Dreamliners, and three 777 Freighters. This surge reflects Boeing's efforts to stabilize its supply chain and address quality control issues under intense...
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new national airline, made significant strides in May 2025 as it gears up for its commercial launch later this year. The airline, backed by the Public Investment Fund, faced a setback with the departure of Chief Operations Officer Peter Bellew, who left after nearly three years due to supply chain delays, particularly...
Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways are joining forces in an unexpected alliance which will see the Gulf carrier added to Virgin's list of international partner airlines.
Spirit Airlines' board of directors has rejected a revised buyout offer from JetBlue Airways and is throwing its full weight behind a merger with Frontier.
