News from February 2025
Airport Handling, a subsidiary of dnata, has commenced operations at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO).
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Councilmember Nithya Raman have announced the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) publication of new departure procedures for Van Nuys Airport.
Lufthansa is set to enhance its Business Class travel experience on short and medium-haul flights with a new meal service starting February 26.
Air India and Lufthansa Group have announced an expansion of their codeshare partnership, enhancing connectivity between the Indian Subcontinent and Europe.
Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines, said that the company will "do everything we can to support them and their families" concerning the recent crash at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Commercial aircraft operate at various altitudes during flights due to factors like aerodynamics, weather conditions, airspace regulations, travel distance, and fuel management.
One source reported in late January that Airbus Beluga Transport (AiBT) had hoped to replace the Ukrainian Antonov An-124 for a particular NATO program.
According to WestJet, a Canadian airline based in Calgary, there has been a notable decline in demand for flights to the United States.
Emirates is set to introduce a new cabin configuration for its Airbus A350-900 aircraft, focusing on expanding the premium economy section.
Airbus is collaborating with startup Chaise Longue to explore the potential of double-decker seating in widebody aircraft.
Southwest Airlines, the largest operator of Boeing 737 aircraft, does not have all its fleet ETOPS certified.
AviationTag, a German memorabilia company, has introduced its latest product for aviation enthusiasts: aircraft skin tags crafted from a former DHL Boeing 757 freighter.
Spirit Airlines has once again turned down an acquisition proposal from Frontier Airlines, opting to continue with its own restructuring plan despite being in bankruptcy.
Home-built aircraft, known as kit planes, are assembled by amateur builders.
Qatar Airways has announced changes to its Airbus A380 network, reducing the number of routes from Doha to four.
Federal employees are facing significant job cuts under the Trump Administration's efforts to streamline the federal workforce.
American Airlines has announced changes to its flight schedule from New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in 2025.
In the air freight industry, cargo airlines aim to maximize profits by efficiently transporting goods across the globe.
Southwest Airlines has introduced overnight flights for the first time in its 54-year history, a move aimed at enhancing financial performance and expanding market reach.
Turkish Airlines is preparing to introduce a new direct service between Istanbul and Sydney starting in 2026.