Airline

May 2, 2023

Uncovering the Enduring Repurposing of the DC-3/C-47: From Paratroopers to Passengers & Cargo

CR Smith, CEO of American Airlines, developed the Douglas DC-3/C-47 to compete with other airlines in 1934. The DC-3/C-47 was the first airliner not to require mail subsidies to make a profit,

Aviation·Business

Alaska Airlines’ $1.9B Hawaiian Acquisition: What It Means for Travelers and Essential Routes

In a move that reshapes the U.S. airline industry, Alaska Air Group has finalized its $1.9 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. This merger, announced on September 18, 2024, creates the fifth-largest carrier in the United States, behind United, Delta,

September 19, 2024

United Airlines Invests $5 Million in Algae-Based Jet Fuel, Aiming for 100% Green Company by 2050

Energy·Mobility·Technology

United Airlines has invested $5 million in Viridos, a technology company that specializes in turning algae into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Bioengineering is used

American Airlines’ New Boarding Tech: Catching 28% of Early Boarders—Here’s How It Works

Aviation·Technology

American Airlines has launched a pilot program testing new boarding technology at three U.S. airports, aiming to address the persistent issue of passengers attempting

IndiGo Airlines Photo Source: Md Shaifuzzaman Ayon (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Aviation·Business

IndiGo Hits $23.3B Valuation: Indian Carrier Briefly Tops Global Airline Rankings with 13% YTD Stock Rally

India’s IndiGo has made aviation history this April, with its market cap hitting ₹2 lakh crore ($23.3 billion), briefly outpacing legacy carriers Delta Air Lines and Ryanair to claim the crown as

Sonali Tiwary

April 11, 2025

Representative Image Fighter Jet, Photo Source: Pxhere

Aviation·News

Boeing Secures $20B NGAD Contract for F-47 Fighter Jet

Boeing has secured a major victory in the aerospace defense sector by winning the contract for the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter jet program. The aircraft, now designated

Sonali Tiwary

March 28, 2025

Representative Image.Photo Source:Timothy Powaleny (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Aviation·News·USA

Avelo Airlines Adds Two Nonstop Routes from Grand Rapids, Connecting to Raleigh-Durham and Lakeland

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) has announced the addition of Avelo Airlines to its carrier roster, expanding service with two new nonstop routes to previously unserved markets. This development comes after

Sonali Tiwary

March 17, 2025

Representative image. Singapore Airlines A380 taking off. Photo Source: Windmemories (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Aviation·News

Singapore Airlines and Scoot Ban In-Flight Power Bank Use Starting April 1

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its budget carrier Scoot will prohibit passengers from using or charging power banks on flights beginning April 1, 2025. The airlines announced this safety measure on March 12

Sonali Tiwary

March 12, 2025

Australia·Aviation·News

Qantas Flight QF643 Returns to Sydney After 18-Minute Delay as Cockpit Smoke Triggers PAN Call and Safe Emergency Landing with Zero Injuries

A Qantas Boeing 737-800 traveling from Sydney to Perth executed an emergency landing on Monday morning after smoke was detected in the cockpit minutes after takeoff, prompting immediate safety protocols and highlighting

Rahul Somvanshi

March 3, 2025

Delta Airlines aircraft parked at Brisbane International Airport. Photo Source - Brisbane Airport

Australia·Business·Travel

Brisbane Airport’s International Traffic Hits Record 638,800 in January 2025

Brisbane Airport has officially returned to 100% of its pre-COVID passenger numbers, with the International Terminal recording its two busiest months ever in December 2024 and January 2025. The airport saw 631,700

Sunita Somvanshi

March 3, 2025

Aviation·News

Virgin Atlantic’s New Flying Club Award Pricing Sends Points Skyrocketing to 700K in Peak Seasons, While Saver Seats Offer Travelers a Way to Save

Virgin Atlantic has unveiled sweeping changes to its Flying Club program in a move that shakes up the airline loyalty landscape. Starting October 30, 2024, the carrier is transitioning to a dynamic

Sonali Tiwary

November 4, 2024

Speech by an Earthjustice member urging California to #FixLCFS by including jet fuel emissions in the state’s scoping plan, in support of airport workers-Photo Source SEIU USWW

Aviation·Pollution·USA

How Airport Emissions Are Cutting Lives Short by Over a Decade in LAX and Neighboring Areas?

A new study has detailed the health effects of aviation fuel emissions on airport workers and people living near an airport or flight path. Following that, on Tuesday, SEIU United Service Workers

Govind Tekale

June 6, 2024