With more than a year and a half since there was a Senate-confirmed head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), it looks like the streak is about to end. On Wednesday, the uniquely bipartisan U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation unanimously agreed that Michael Whitaker is the right person for the job. The rare consensus means that full Senate approval is likely. Words of praise for Whitaker came from both sides of the aisle. Even though Whitaker served…
Now an all-Boeing operator, Alaska is on track to begin service with Boeing’s smaller 737 MAX variant in Q1 of 2024. The Seattle-based carrier phased out its last remaining Airbus aircraft – relics of the 2016 Virgin America acquisition – on Sept. 30, 2023. According to ch-aviation, the airline has…
Not too often can you tour an air traffic control tower, let alone enjoy an adult beverage in one. Even if no longer active, towers are notoriously difficult to repurpose as venues. Municipal fire codes and the like create challenges about crowding the cab area and lack of egress. Nevertheless,…
In a move consistent with the direction taken by French lawmakers wanting to cut carbon emissions by 40% by the end of this decade, flag carrier Air France has announced it is planning to terminate almost all services from Paris-Orly (ORY) airport, relocating all routes to its main hub at…
Air India Express has unveiled a fresh new livery and brand identity in a dynamic move to transform the airline, following Air India. On Wednesday, Tata Group held a grand event to reveal the new identity at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai. The much-anticipated merger of Air India Express with…
Two freighter aircraft operated by Global Crossing Airlines, a startup charter airline based in Florida, are on their way to Israel with more than 50 tons of relief supplies as the country prepares for war. Global X, in shorthand, is the only known U.S. all-cargo operator and one of only…
American-made electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft are coming to the Middle East. San Jose, Calif.-based eVTOL manufacturer Archer Aviation on Monday announced its plan to initiate electric air taxi services across the United Arab Emirates, which is expected to be the company’s first international launch market. Partnering with…
The African continent, with its vast landscapes, cultural diversity, and economic potential, is witnessing an aviation renaissance. Airlines are unveiling ambitious plans for new flight routes and enhanced connectivity, opening doors for travelers and businesses alike. In the next quarter, the skies over Africa will become even more accessible, as…
After ferrying from Airbus’ Hamburg, Germany manufacturing facility, United’s first A321neo arrived in the U.S. on Monday. The Chicago-based airline is gearing up to begin service with the new aircraft in December. After announcing an order for more aircraft in early October, United now has 180 A321neo series aircraft planned…
Sun Country Airlines is adding 10 new routes to its network as it plans for the Summer 2024 season. The Minneapolis-based ultra-low-cost carrier is slated to begin service to eight U.S. markets and two in Canada. According to the airline, the carrier will begin service to the following destinations: MSP-ABQ…
