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News from December 2024
On December 2, 2024, Ian Phillips, Director of the UN News and Media Division, Department of Global Communications, visited Xiamen Airlines to study its cooperation in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Taiwan, despite its small size, holds a significant position in Asian aviation.
IndiGo, India's largest airline, is reportedly nearing a significant agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways to wet-lease six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
British Airways has been forced to make significant adjustments to its long-haul network due to ongoing issues with the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines.
Asia has emerged as the dominant region in the rankings of the busiest flight routes for 2024, according to data from travel company OAG.
On December 3, 2024, Xiamen Airlines and Michelin Guide introduced the Michelin Guide Fujian 2025 in Xiamen.
Airline group IAG is in discussions with satellite internet provider Starlink to potentially equip its aircraft with the company's inflight WiFi service.
United States airlines are seeing a notable shift towards premium seating options as travel demand continues to evolve post-pandemic.
The commercial aviation sector, known for its modern advancements, also embraces nostalgia through retro liveries.
Tracy Sialega-Fili, a Samoan-American former employee of Hawaiian Airlines, is seeking greater cultural understanding after her termination due to a traditional Samoan tattoo.
As the year comes to an end, Simple Flying reflects on 2024's developments.
At The Points Guy (TPG), the focus is on optimizing points and miles to save money on travel.
The sixteenth session of the Conference of the Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification took place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on December 2, 2024.
During a shareholders' meeting on December 20, ITA Airways approved a capital increase to be offered to Lufthansa Group.
Some of the most popular business jets are among the ultra-long-range business jets in 2024.
Cirrus Aircraft has reached a significant milestone with the delivery of its 600th Vision Jet, a single-engine private jet that has gained popularity since its introduction in 2016.
An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer E190 aircraft crashed on December 25th while attempting an emergency landing in Aktau, Kazakhstan.
Contrary to popular belief, not everyone at The Points Guy (TPG) benefits from extensive travel perks such as airline elite status.
Developed by General Dynamics in the 1970s, the F-16 Fighting Falcon remains a critical component of the United States Air Force (USAF).
The Beechcraft Denali, a single-engine turboprop aircraft from Textron Aviation, is advancing through its certification process.