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Struggling Malaysia Airlines Receives New Capital Injection

August 23, 2019 Will Lee

State-owned Malaysia Airlines has received RM300 million ($71 million) of funding from the government. Earlier this year, the government already pumped RM500 million ($119 million) into the airline. In 2014, both the MH370 and MH17

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Embraer’s 50 Years: A Tale of Challenge and Superation

August 19, 2019 Pablo Diaz

On Aug. 19, 1969, the Brazilian government formally instituted the Empresa Brasileira de Aeronáutica, globally known as Embraer. On this day 50 years ago, what has grown to become the third global producer of civilian

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GoAir Potentially Seeking IPO

August 18, 2019 Hemal Gosai

Indian airline GoAir is a low-cost carrier based in Mumbai that operates a fleet of 51 Airbus A320 aircraft, holding roughly 8.4 percent of market share making it the fifth largest airline in India. The

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Avianca Announces Strategic Shift Towards Profitability

August 18, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

As part of its strategic plan towards improving its financial performance, South American carrier Avianca continues to work to better optimize operations, axing underperforming routes, simplifying the airline’s fleet and divesting non core assets in

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Thai Airways Debuts New Strategies to Increase Revenue

August 17, 2019 Will Lee

Following the report of a huge loss in the second quarter, the state run Thai Airways has announced some new strategies. Earlier, Thai Airways reported a loss of $221 million for April to June, a

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Hong Kong Airport Reopens Following 48 Hours of Flight Disruptions

August 14, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

After two consecutive days of pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong against the Chinese extradition bill causing the disruption of more than 450 flights, the city’s airport has resumed normal operations. As of Wednesday morning authorities

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Azul to Start “Ponte Aérea” Shuttle Service Between Rio and São Paulo

August 13, 2019 João Machado

After months of lobbying, discussions and even open verbal fights in the media, Azul finally announced the opening of sales for their operations in the Rio/Santos Dumont-São Paulo/Congonhas “Ponte Aérea” sector, Brazil’s most desired route.

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Cathay Pacific Remains Optimistic Despite Headwinds

August 11, 2019 Will Lee

Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific has announced a net profit of $171.8 million for the first half of 2019. According to the interim result, the passenger revenue increased by 5.6 percent, the capacity increased by 6.7

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GOL Trials Hub-and-Spoke Operations in Brazil with Regional Carrier

August 8, 2019 João Machado

As the fight for slots at Congonhas Airport near Sao Paolu develops, there is one airline in this history which called the most attention: Passaredo Linhas Aéreas. The small carrier, which currently operates six ATR

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British Airways Inaugurates First Airbus A350 Commercial Flight

August 5, 2019 Daniel Morley

British Airways has begun commercial services with their brand new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The inaugural flight took off on Monday from London Heathrow Airport bound for Madrid. The aircraft will initially operate twice a day

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Brazilian Civil Aviation Authority Redistribute Slots at São Paulo Airport

August 3, 2019 Peter Biondi

The National Civil Aviation Agency in Brazil (ANAC) concluded on Wednesday the redistribution of the 41 pairs of slots (spaces for takeoffs and landings) that were used by Avianca Brasil in Congonhas, São Paulo’s downtown

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Turkish Airlines and Bangkok Airways Start New Codeshare Partnership

August 2, 2019 Connor Sadler

Turkey’s flag carrier Turkish Airlines commenced a new codeshare partnership today with Thailand’s Bangkok Airways. With Turkish being the only airline to connect the two countries, it is hoped that the new codeshare will provide

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British Airways Fails to Block Upcoming Pilot Strike

July 31, 2019 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

British Airways has lost a court battle with a pilot union over the legitimacy of a potential strike over pilot pay. The injunction intended to block a planned walkout by up to 93 percent of

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700th Delta Aircraft with Seatback Entertainment Screens Takes Off

July 30, 2019 Vanni Gibertini

Delta Air Lines is doubling down on the passenger experience. After the carrier’s choice to invest in an improved onboard experience for international economy class passengers, the Atlanta-based carrier continues with its roll-out plan to

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Indigo Partners’ JetSmart Chile Orders Six Additional A320neos, Adds New Base

July 28, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Three years after setting off on Chilean soil, Indigo Partners’ JetSmart Chile is ready to set pace for a second base in the country in the city of Concepcion, 300 miles south of the capital

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WestJet Shareholders Approve Onex Acquisition

July 27, 2019 Mateen Kontoravdis

During a special meeting held at WestJet’s headquarters in Calgary on Tuesday, airline shareholders and option holders overwhelmingly voted to approve the acquisition agreement reached by WestJet and Onex Corporation (Onex) on May 12, 2019.

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British Airways Receives First Airbus A350-1000

July 27, 2019 James Dinsdale

British Airways took delivery of their first A350-1000 from Airbus on Saturday, albeit a little later than initially planned. Touching down just before 2:00 p.m. G-XWBA, the first of 18 ordered by the United Kingdom’s

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British Airways Braces For Possible Pilot Union Strike

July 24, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

British Airways pilots could be going on strike, causing a disruption to operations over the busy summer period. This comes after a high court judge rejected an injunction attempt from the airline to prevent industrial

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Fiji Airways to Offer Meals Prior to Boarding

July 24, 2019 Akhil Dewan

Fiji Airways has announced that its premium cabin passengers will now have the option to receive their meals before they board. In what is called the Dine of the Ground program, meals will be served

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Ryanair Faces Disruptions Due to Potential U.K. Strike Action and 737 MAX Delays

July 23, 2019 John Flett

Another week marks another announcement of the possibility of strike action affecting airline passengers traveling to and from the U.K., further adding to the uncertainty facing the U.K. aviation industry this summer. Following notices of

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Struggling Malaysia Airlines Receives New Capital Injection

Embraer’s 50 Years: A Tale of Challenge and Superation

GoAir Potentially Seeking IPO

Avianca Announces Strategic Shift Towards Profitability

Thai Airways Debuts New Strategies to Increase Revenue

Hong Kong Airport Reopens Following 48 Hours of Flight Disruptions

Azul to Start “Ponte Aérea” Shuttle Service Between Rio and São Paulo

Cathay Pacific Remains Optimistic Despite Headwinds

GOL Trials Hub-and-Spoke Operations in Brazil with Regional Carrier

British Airways Inaugurates First Airbus A350 Commercial Flight

Brazilian Civil Aviation Authority Redistribute Slots at São Paulo Airport

Turkish Airlines and Bangkok Airways Start New Codeshare Partnership

British Airways Fails to Block Upcoming Pilot Strike

700th Delta Aircraft with Seatback Entertainment Screens Takes Off

Indigo Partners’ JetSmart Chile Orders Six Additional A320neos, Adds New Base

WestJet Shareholders Approve Onex Acquisition

British Airways Receives First Airbus A350-1000

British Airways Braces For Possible Pilot Union Strike

Fiji Airways to Offer Meals Prior to Boarding

Ryanair Faces Disruptions Due to Potential U.K. Strike Action and 737 MAX Delays

Struggling Malaysia Airlines Receives New Capital Injection

United Adds New European, Indian and Caribbean Routes

United Airlines and AirlineGeeks Celebrate National Aviation Day with Behind-the-Scenes Tour

Qantas Records Increased Revenue in 2019, Plans For Project Sunrise with Ultra-Long-Haul Research Flights

Philippines AirAsia Eyes U.S. Service