Dublin Airport Authority (DAA) is to seek permission to increase the passenger cap from the current level of 32 million per year, according to Reuters. The passenger capacity level at Dublin Airport (DUB) was set over ten years ago when approval was gained for the construction of a second terminal. The DAA is expected to seek approval to increase the limit to 40 million passengers annually ‘in line with Ireland's projected population growth.’ In a press release earlier this month,…
In the dynamic and ever-evolving airline industry, on-time performance (OTP) plays a key role in determining success, especially during major holiday periods. Recent post-COVID airline operational meltdowns have placed heightened scrutiny on carriers from both regulators and consumers alike. To measure day-to-day operations, many airlines rely on a set of…
The oneworld alliance is opening its first branded lounge at Seoul–Incheon International Airport. Although the alliance’s lounge plans were first announced in 2019, they have been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The plans are finally coming to fruition, with the lounge expected to open in the new year. Oneworld’s…
The U.S. airline industry is bracing for a record-setting Thanksgiving holiday with over 50,000 flights scheduled for Wednesday, November 22 along with 2023's busiest day slated for Sunday. Anticipating a surge in passengers, newly appointed FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker has appealed to travelers to exercise patience and understanding towards flight…
Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 has cleared another hurdle in its turbulent certification program. According to a Wednesday internal memo shared by FlightGlobal, the aerospace giant received a so-called ‘type inspection authorization’ from the FAA. The 737 MAX 10 is the largest variant of the 737 MAX family, and it is…
Traditional aerospace engine makers are known to modify existing aircraft to test future propulsion technologies. The start-ups follow the giant's steps to prove their designs on various platforms. Here's a look at what technology demonstrators are flying and the potential technologies that'll come to an airplane near you. Electric propulsion…
Following years of deliberations, the African aviation landscape witnessed a historic moment in early November as trial flights marked the commencement of Free Routing Airspace (FRA) in the region. This transformative initiative, a product of collaborative efforts among key stakeholders such as CANSO, AFRAA, IATA, ICAO, and Air Navigation Service…
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has recently achieved a significant step with its E190-E2 and E195-E2 aircraft receiving type certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). Singapore-based low-cost carrier Scoot plans to start operating nine of the type in 2024, according to Airport Technology. The certification process entails a…
Frontier is adding two more crew bases as it pivots to a more 'out-and-back' network strategy. After announcing a new Cleveland (CLE) base, the Denver-based ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) is planning to add a new crew base at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) along with re-establishing the carrier's Chicago pilot base.…
In response to the new rules passed on Nov. 15 in France, France’s air traffic controllers launched an industrial action on Nov. 20. Under the new law, the air traffic controllers need to sound the alarm to their employers before starting a strike at least 48 hours in advance. Ironically,…
