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Air India Express 737 Hits Airport Perimeter Wall on Takeoff

October 14, 2018 John Flett

An Air India Express 737 en route from the southern Indian city of Trichy to Dubai on Friday had to land in Mumbai three hours into its flight after Trichy Airport officials reported that the

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Alitalia Faces Further Challenges as Sale Deadline Looms

October 6, 2018 John Flett

Italy’s national carrier Alitalia is facing new challenges as the Oct. 31 deadline approaches for the end of the sale process for the airline, which declared bankruptcy in 2017. The deadline for offers was delayed

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Rolls Royce Advises of Further Issues with 787 Engines, Costs Increase to $1.5 Billion

September 29, 2018 John Flett

Rolls Royce this week advised airlines who operate Boeing 787 aircraft with their troubled Trent 1000 Package ‘C’ engines, that the faulty engine blades are deteriorating even faster than expected requiring additional maintenance checks. The

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U.S. Congressional Bill Removes Restriction on Baggage Fees

September 22, 2018 John Flett

U.S. airlines will be unrestricted with regard to baggage charges and change fees after a bill authorized by a congressional board removed a clause from the FAA reauthorization bill to mandate “reasonable and proportional” fees.

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United Share Price Hits Record High

September 16, 2018 John Flett

United Airlines reported a record share price on Friday with the value of its stock breaking the $90 mark for the first time. The value of the company has risen an incredible 33 percent this

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British Airways’ Website and App Hit By “Malicious Criminal Attack”

September 8, 2018 John Flett

British Airways faces another public relations nightmare as the company has advised that their mobile app and website were the target of a cyber breach which has compromised personal data, specifically the payment card information,

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Laudamotion Announce Expansion Plans, New Livery and Growth Initiatives

August 29, 2018 John Flett

Laudamotion, the Austrian low-cost airline which took over the insolvent Niki earlier this year, has announced that it will double its fleet size from 9 to 18 Airbus A320 aircraft for summer 2019. The carrier,

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Ryanair Pilot Unions Meet to Discuss Further Action After Summer Strikes

August 21, 2018 John Flett

Ryanair’s troubled summer of strikes appears to be continuing into the autumn given there is yet to be an agreement with any of the union groups it has recently recognized. The Irish carrier has been

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Emirates and Etihad Increase Flights to Canada as Visa Restrictions Ease, Further Expansion Expected

July 31, 2018 John Flett

Strengthening business ties announced in May between Canada and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are seeing positive growth for Gulf carriers after years of stalled progress due to the restrictive bilateral air service agreements in

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Delta Expands Joint Venture with WestJet, Consolidates Trans-Atlantic JV Without Alitalia

July 24, 2018 John Flett

Delta Air Lines has been making headlines in the last few days with news of expanded strategic partnerships both within North America and trans-Atlantic. The U.S. carrier has broadened its joint venture (JV) with Canada’s

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Africa’s Largest Nation Announces New National Carrier: Nigeria Air

July 18, 2018 John Flett

Nigeria Air, a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) airline, will be launched by the end of this year. The announcement was made by the Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, of the Federal Government of

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Qatar Airways Displays Six Aircraft and Unveils New Executive Jet at Farnborough

July 17, 2018 John Flett

Qatar Airways has a dominating presence at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow with six aircraft on display, including the showpiece Airbus A350-1000, a Boeing 777-300ER, a Qatar Cargo Boeing 747-8F, a JetSuiteX Embraer E-135 (of

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Ryanair Faced with Wave of Summer Holiday Strikes by Pilots and Cabin Crew

July 10, 2018 John Flett

Ryanair is facing a difficult first few weeks of the European summer holiday period as pilots in Ireland have scheduled a strike on Thursday, July 12. The action follows Ryanair’s decision to recognize unions in

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Europe’s Airports Will Fail to Accommodate 160 Million Passengers by 2040

July 3, 2018 John Flett

By 2025 Europe’s airports will fail to accommodate 1.5 million flights, an equivalent of 160 million passengers unable to travel, according to a recent report from Eurocontrol. The Financial Times (FT) reports that this gap

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U.K. Parliament Votes ‘Yes’ to Heathrow Expansion, Further Legal Challenges Ahead

June 26, 2018 John Flett

The U.K. Parliament has voted overwhelmingly to back the expansion of Heathrow Airport and the building of a third runway. U.K. Transport Secretary Chris Grayling called the parliamentary vote on approval for a third runway

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Will a New Low-Cost-Carrier Be Taking Flight in the U.S.?

June 19, 2018 John Flett

After significant consolidation and concentration of the U.S. aviation industry, there is now the possibility of a new airline entering the buoyant market. Airline Weekly is reporting that TAP Air Portugal co-owner and JetBlue Founder

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Rolls Royce Expands Inspections on 787 Engines, More Disruptions for Airlines

June 12, 2018 John Flett

Rolls Royce delivered further bad news on Monday this time to airlines who fly Boeing 787 aircraft with the company’s ‘package B’ Trent 1000 engines. After announcing in April that the checks currently taking place

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IATA Celebrates Industry Results for 2017 but Downgrades 2018 Forecast

June 5, 2018 John Flett

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is holding its Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) in Sydney, Australia this week. At a presentation on Monday, IATA Director General and CEO Alexandre de

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U.K. Aviation Enthusiasts Anxiously Await Upcoming Events

May 29, 2018 John Flett

Aviation enthusiasts will be converging in the U.K. this July as two massive events are coincidentally scheduled within a week of each other. The Royal International Air Tattoo is first on the calendar, with plans to

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SA Express Grounded by South African Civil Aviation a Day After SAA Merger Announcement

May 26, 2018 John Flett

The South African commercial aviation sector took another hit this week with the announcement Friday that all South African (SA) Express flights were to be grounded immediately due to maintenance concerns. Following the announcement, news

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Articles by John Flett

Air India Express 737 Hits Airport Perimeter Wall on Takeoff

Alitalia Faces Further Challenges as Sale Deadline Looms

Rolls Royce Advises of Further Issues with 787 Engines, Costs Increase to $1.5 Billion

U.S. Congressional Bill Removes Restriction on Baggage Fees

United Share Price Hits Record High

British Airways’ Website and App Hit By “Malicious Criminal Attack”

Laudamotion Announce Expansion Plans, New Livery and Growth Initiatives

Ryanair Pilot Unions Meet to Discuss Further Action After Summer Strikes

Emirates and Etihad Increase Flights to Canada as Visa Restrictions Ease, Further Expansion Expected

Delta Expands Joint Venture with WestJet, Consolidates Trans-Atlantic JV Without Alitalia

Africa’s Largest Nation Announces New National Carrier: Nigeria Air

Qatar Airways Displays Six Aircraft and Unveils New Executive Jet at Farnborough

Ryanair Faced with Wave of Summer Holiday Strikes by Pilots and Cabin Crew

Europe’s Airports Will Fail to Accommodate 160 Million Passengers by 2040

U.K. Parliament Votes ‘Yes’ to Heathrow Expansion, Further Legal Challenges Ahead

Will a New Low-Cost-Carrier Be Taking Flight in the U.S.?

Rolls Royce Expands Inspections on 787 Engines, More Disruptions for Airlines

IATA Celebrates Industry Results for 2017 but Downgrades 2018 Forecast

U.K. Aviation Enthusiasts Anxiously Await Upcoming Events

SA Express Grounded by South African Civil Aviation a Day After SAA Merger Announcement

VivaAerobus Inaugurates New Service Between New York and Mexico City

American Airlines Begins Refurbishment for LAX Terminals

Air Canada Touts Success on Transatlantic Service

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Southern Winds Airlines

Taiwan Expected to Add 30 New Routes in 2018