March 16, 2018 3:10 pm ET
March 15, 2018 7:48 am ET -
TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Air Tungaru
Launched in 1977, Air Tungaru was the first airline of Kiribati, and also the nation’s flag carrier. Over the course of their history, the carrier served approximately 20 destinations, including all 16 domestic airports in the Gilbert Islands, such as…
March 14, 2018 9:00 pm ET -
U.S. Airlines and Their Varying Pet Policies
Following the crackdown on faux emotional support animals and the two United Airlines incidents this past week, it is important that travelers know what to expect when bringing their pets onboard airplanes. For example, did you know that pets can’t…
March 14, 2018 4:50 pm ET -
Latin American Wings: The Airline That Never Was
Despite ceasing revenue flights on March 9, Latin American Wings (LAW) completed a few flights on March 12, hours before the Chilean Aviation Authority (DGAC) revoked its AOC. A singular history of rapid expansion and spectacular failure just completed its…
March 14, 2018 2:16 pm ET -
Cathay Pacific Racks Up First Back-To-Back Loss In 71 Years
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific announced a loss of $1.45 billion HKD ($185 million USD), nearly triple the $525 million HKD ($66.9 million USD) loss reported a year ago. This loss signifies the airline's first back-to-back loss in 71 years, mainly…
March 13, 2018 9:37 pm ET -
11 More A320neo Aircraft Grounded In India
Following a mid-air engine failure of an IndiGo A320neo operated by Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines on Monday morning, India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) immediately sent an order to two airlines to ground 11 additional aircraft in their…