Air China to Launch Urumqi-Tbilisi Route in December 2024
Air China has announced plans to launch a new route connecting Urumqi, China, to Tbilisi, Georgia, starting December 29, 2024.
Airlines | Airports | Cancellation | Network | Traffic
Aeroitalia Discontinues Rome to Bacau and Bucharest Routes for Winter Season
Aeroitalia, the Italian airline, has announced it will discontinue its services between Rome Fiumicino Airport and the Romanian cities of Bacau and Bucharest beginning on November 3, 2024. The suspension of these routes is part of Aeroitalia’s seasonal adjustments, as the airline reviews its route network to align with demand patterns during the winter season….
U.S. Justice and Transportation Departments Launch Inquiry into Air Travel Competition
The U.S. Justice Department’s Antitrust Division, in collaboration with the Department of Transportation, has announced a public inquiry into competition within the air travel industry.
Brazil Awaits TAP Privatization Details, Gauges Interest from Brazilian Companies
Brazil’s Minister of Ports and Airports has announced that the government will take a measured approach to TAP Air Portugal‘s upcoming privatization process, awaiting the official prospectus and market offer before engaging Brazilian companies.
SolitAir Aims to Obtain UAE AOC by Year-End, Eyes Expansion Abroad
SolitAir, an emerging UAE-based aviation company, is on track to secure its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) in the United Arab Emirates by the end of 2024.
Hawaiian Airlines to Separate with 73 Employees Following Alaska Airlines Merger
Hawaiian Airlines has announced that it will separate with 73 employees by the end of 2024, following its merger with Alaska Airlines.
Fly Vaayu Receives AOC as UAE’s First All-Cargo Airline, Operations Start October 31
Fly Vaayu has received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), officially positioning it as the UAE’s first and only all-cargo airline.
Airlines | Corporation | Crisis | Legal
Delta Sues CrowdStrike for $500M Over July 2024 Outage Linked to 7,000 Flight Cancellations
Delta Air Lines has filed a $500 million lawsuit against cybersecurity provider CrowdStrike, accusing the company of breach of contract and negligence after a major outage in July 2024 led to the cancellation of 7,000 flights and disrupted operations across millions of Delta’s computer systems.
Boeing Considers Selling Parts of Space Business, Excluding NASA’s SLS Unit
Boeing is reportedly exploring the possibility of selling parts of its space division as part of a strategic evaluation of its portfolio, according to industry sources.
AMTRA Aero and AMTRA Aero Component Solutions Announce New Presidents
AMTRA Aero, a U.S.-based aviation services provider, has appointed Pablo Aguirre as President, strengthening its leadership as the company continues to expand its footprint in the aviation industry.