Aero News Journal

FAA

Biden taps Denver airport chief Phil Washington to head the FAA

President Joe Biden on Wednesday nominated Phil Washington, the head of Denver International Airport, to lead…

July 07, 2022

Europe

Virgin Atlantic expands Florida network with Heathrow-Tampa route

Virgin Atlantic is launching a new direct route from London Heathrow (LHR) to Tampa International Airport (TP…

July 07, 2022

airlines

United, U.S. FAA spar over blame for summer air travel problems

The U.S. aviation system is expected to "remain challenged this summer and beyond" and the Federal …

July 07, 2022

aircraft

Delta Airlines and the MAX10

Last week we heard about the likely Delta order of 100+ MAX10s.  This is a move that is more than just about …

July 06, 2022

airlines

What rights do you have if your flight is delayed or cancelled?

Airline strikes, staff shortages and soaring passenger numbers have created a perfect storm for the travel in…

July 05, 2022

airlines

AIRLINES U.S. flight disruptions finally ease as the holiday weekend winds down

U.S. airline delays eased on Monday as weather improved, a relief for travelers and airlines as the July Four…

July 05, 2022

airshow

A crash occurred at Battle Creek Michigan air show

Sad tragedy at Battle Creek Michigan air show. The famous Shockwave Jet Truck has exploded in front of thousa…

July 05, 2022

Airports

JFK airport evacuated after abandoned bag sparks security threat

Fourth of July weekend travelers at New York’s John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) were temporarily evacuated on Jul…

July 05, 2022

airlines

Etihad Airways ‘Sustainable 50’ A350 makes inaugural flight to New York

On 30 June 2022, Etihad Airways celebrated the arrival of its new Airbus A350-1000 (one of five new Airbus A3…

July 04, 2022

airlines

Flying for July 4 weekend? Airlines warn passengers to prepare for issues

Mariela Garcia discovered that her flight was canceled over a week in advance of her family’s trip to Mexico …

July 03, 2022

airlines

American Airlines offer pilots 17% pay increase amidst industry staffing woes

American Airlines has put forward a new pay offer for its pilots, which includes a base pay increase of 17% a…

July 02, 2022

Asia

China to loosen entry restrictions on U.S. citizens, transit via 3rd country now permitted

China will loosen entry restrictions on U.S. citizens, allowing entrance in case of transit via a third count…

July 02, 2022

airlines

Delta offers free flight changes over July Fourth weekend

Delta Air Lines is allowing travelers to change their tickets for free during the busy Fourth of July weekend…

June 30, 2022

Boeing

Feds To Audit Oversight of Boeing 737, 787 Programs

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of the Inspector General confirmed Wednesday that it will cond…

June 30, 2022

business

Gulfstream G800 business jet performs first flight

The Gulfstream G800 business jet has completed its first flight, marking the start of a flight test program. …

June 30, 2022

Civil Aviation

U.S. transport chief says he'll be watching airline performance over July 4 weekend

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday said he would be paying close attention to airline …

June 30, 2022

airlines

Spirit Airlines again delays shareholder vote on Frontier deal

Spirit Airlines Inc on Wednesday deferred a shareholder vote on Frontier Group Holdings Inc’s merger offer fo…

June 30, 2022

aircraft incident

A Private Jet Made An Emergency Landing With PSG's Star Neymar Jr. On Board

Neymar Jr.’s private jet, carrying the PSG star, his girlfriend, Bruno Biancardi, & sister Rafaella Sa ha…

June 29, 2022

airlines

ISS says JetBlue's Spirit offer 'more favorable' but sticks to Frontier

Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) said JetBlue Airways Corp's latest offer to buy Spirit Airlines …

June 29, 2022

B737MAX

US regulators to examine Boeing 737 MAX production after series of incidents

Boeing will face further examination as the US Congress reportedly plans to audit Boeing production, includin…

June 28, 2022