Aircraft Industry and Travel News

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Volcano Eruption Disrupts Flights

Jetstar Airways resumed flights to Bali, after the 2nd eruption of Mount Agung volcano within a week forced the carrier to cancel flights to the...
November 26, 2017

Accidents
Sky Airline Signs $600M Agreement with GE Aviation

GE Aviation, which is a division of General Electric Co., has landed part of a US$600 million contract with Sky Airline, Chile. GE Aviation will...
November 24, 2017

Airlines
American and United Pay Out US$95 Million Compensation in 9/11 Settlement

American and United Airlines agreed to US$95,1 million (R1 billion) settlement with the World Trade Center's developer over September...
November 23, 2017

Accidents
United Airlines Adds Flights Between Fresno and Chicago

Starting June 2018, United Airlines adds daily summertime nonstop flights between Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport and Fresno...
November 21, 2017

Airlines
British Airways Passengers Who Pay Least Board Last

Passengers will soon be boarding the planes of British Airways according to how much they paid for the flights. From December, those who pay the...
November 20, 2017

Airlines
American Airlines Adds Direct Service to Iceland

American Airlines unveiled plans to add direct service to Iceland in 2018 summer. The service to Iceland will start on June 7 from airline's Dallas...
November 19, 2017

Airlines
Airbus Lands Industry’s Biggest Deal

Airbus landed the biggest-ever deal in aerospace industry by number of planes, via an agreement to sell a total of 430 jets worth up to US$50 billion...
November 17, 2017

Industry
Singapore Airport's New Terminal 4 Boasts Futuristic Features

Singapore airport's luxurious Terminal 4 opened for business after 3 years of construction. Changi Airport is hailed as the best airport in the...
November 15, 2017

Airports
Emirates Buys 40 Boeing Dreamliners

Dubai Air Show opened on Sunday, November 12, with hometown long-haul carrier Emirates Airlines making a US$15.1 billion buy of American-made Boeing...
November 13, 2017

Airlines
Rise in Additional Fees Frustrates Airlines' Customers

Airlines may be collecting billions of dollars via charging additional fees for carry-on and checked baggage, preferred seating and early boarding...
November 11, 2017

Travel
Canadian Airlines Suspend Flights to St. Maarten

Canadian travellers who hope to vacation in St Maarten during winter will have to change their plans after hurricane damage forced a number of...
November 10, 2017

Industry
United Says Goodbye to Boeing 747

United Airlines flew passengers on Boeing 747 for the last time yesterday, November 7. The carrier operated the last, specially scheduled...
November 8, 2017

Airlines