The National Mediation Board (NMB) has denied the American Airlines flight attendants’ union its request to be released from federal mediation. In a letter to its members on Tuesday evening, the Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA) expressed strong disagreement over the NMB’s decision, bemoaning that the federal agency’s established standard for release only "…serves to benefit employers and is not consistent with the provisions or intent of the Railway Labor Act.” The APFA has been in contract negotiations with…
Virgin Atlantic recently announced it has completed the world’s first-ever transatlantic flight powered entirely by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) by a commercial airline. The flight comes soon after Gulfstream similarly announced it completed a transatlantic flight based on SAF with a private jet. “This flight today shows that sustainable jet…
ATP JETS, one of the largest providers of airline pilot training within ATP Flight School’s portfolio, has reached a significant milestone with the graduation of its 20,000th Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program (ATP CTP) student. This achievement comes as many airlines look to hire new pilots at a rapid…
TAAG Angola Airlines is embarking on a significant expansion, enhancing connections across Africa and solidifying its transatlantic presence. Amidst this development, the aviation landscape in Angola is poised for a monumental shift with the imminent inauguration of Luanda's long-anticipated international airport. Starting on Dec. 11, 2023, TAAG Angola Airlines is…
During the recent Dubai Airshow, Flydubai announced a historic order for 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The type will be the first-ever widebody jet in the carrier's fleet. A Dense Short Haul Network Flydubai operates to many destinations across its home market of the Middle East as well as a wide…
Despite rebounding demand for domestic air travel, many U.S. airports are still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to new research from Aerocloud – a tech-based airport management platform – 51% of airports report that revenues have not yet recovered to pre-pandemic levels. As passenger traffic has increased,…
On Monday, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) confirmed that Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023 was its busiest day on record. The agency saw 2,907,378 people pass through its checkpoints, up from both 2019 and 2022. Even with record-setting volumes, U.S. airlines largely navigated operational performance with ease. On the heels of…
On November 22, Air China submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to cut the Los Angeles stop on its current New York-JFK - Beijing flight. The flag carrier of China previously operated as many as 21 flights between New York and Beijing pre-pandemic and has resumed…
The first Boeing 737 MAX 8 destined for Alaska Airlines has completed initial production. The aircraft is scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2024. This is not the first 737 MAX that Alaska will fly. The airline already flies the 737 MAX 9, and it also has plans…
In a landmark achievement for sustainable aviation, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced the completion of the world's first transatlantic flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). This historic flight, conducted on November 19, 2023, signifies a significant leap forward in the aviation industry's journey toward achieving net-zero carbon emissions. The Gulfstream…
