Alaska Airlines Completes Acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines has now announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, but unlike most other mergers and acquisitions, the expanded entity will maintain two distinct brands: Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. (www.gatechecked.com) More...

Embraer presented its state-of-the-art E195-E2 aircraft in Belgrade

Embraer’s latest aircraft, the E195-E2, performed yesterday its demonstration flight in Belgrade in the presence of the representatives of the Serbian national airline Air Serbia, the Government of the Republic of Serbia, the aviation industry, and the media. This was an opportunity for key stakeholders to get acquainted with the innovative design, comfort, and operational productivity of the latest Embraer E2 aircraft. It is the world’s most efficient and quietest single-aisle airplane,… (www.traveldailynews.com) More...

Pakistani Government to sell International Airline

According to an August 29 briefing to the Pakistani Senate Standing Committee on Privatisation, the Pakistani government will sell a 75% stake in Pakistan International Airlines. The successful buyer had to invest about 500 million dollars over three years to revitalise the carrier. Usman Akhtar Bajwa, the committee secretary, has said there are no more time extensions to bid for the carrier. This comes as the successful buyer has been announced and preliminary sale documentation will be signed… (travelradar.aero) More...

Japan Airlines Launches Free Domestic Flights for International Passengers

Japan has been a very affordable place for tourists to visit for quite some time, but Japan Airlines is making things even better for international travelers with free domestic flights. This move can certainly make Japan a top go-to destination for as long as this offer is present. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Passengers Injured During Delta Air Lines Depressurization Event in Salt Lake City

Several passengers sustained injuries when a Delta Air Lines B737-900 suffered a pressurization failure shortly after takeoff from Salt Lake City on 15 September. (www.youtube.com) More...

Boeing Is In A Financial Hole

U.S. plane manufacturer Boeing has hit financial troubles as it grapples with lost orders, production issues, and now a worker strike. (www.youtube.com) More...

Boeing Strike: Union workers say company not taking it talks seriously

Boeing workers, represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, have gone on strike over a contract dispute. The union claims Boeing is not taking mediation seriously, particularly on issues of wages and pensions. (economictimes.indiatimes.com) More...

Airbus marks 40 years of growth in Canada with helicopter order for Ontario

Airbus celebrates 40 years of presence in Canada with an order by the Government of Ontario for three Airbus H135 helicopters for the Ontario Provincial Police in Ottawa (finance.yahoo.com) More...

Passengers Injured During Delta Air Lines Depressurization Event in Salt Lake City

Several passengers sustained injuries when a Delta Air Lines B737-900 suffered a pressurization failure shortly after takeoff from Salt Lake City on 15 September. (avsn.co.uk) More...