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Archer Aviation Joins White House Flying Taxi Program
Archer Aviation Inc. ACHR shares traded higher on Monday after the company announced on Friday that it will join the White House's new electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft program. The initiative, aimed at speeding the rollout of flying...

Alaska Airlines, Tampa International Airport and Journey Robotics recognised in industry’s definitive innovation awards
Share on LinkedInLinkedIn Share on TwitterTwitter Share on FacebookFacebook Share on RedditReddit Share on FlipboardFlipboard Share on TumblrTumblr Share via EmailGmail Share on WhatsAppWhatsApp FTE Global – the “CES of Aviation” which took place...

Hawaiian Airlines, Honolulu CC expand aviation training
Honolulu Community College and Hawaiian Airlines are expanding their partnership with the launch of the Maintenance Technician Development Program, a new initiative to train and hire the next generation of aircraft maintenance technicians....

Northern Air Cargo challenges Alaska Airlines on Seattle-Anchorage route
Northern Air Cargo plans to start service next month to Alaska on a route dominated by Alaska Airlines as it downsizes to concentrate on core markets and stabilize finances. The subsidiary of Seattle-based Saltchuk Resources, a freight...

Silk Way West Airlines extends services pact with GE Aerospace
Silk Way West Airlines has extended its services agreement with GE Aerospace to support its fleet of widebody Boeing aircraft. The agreement covers five GEnx-2B-powered Boeing 747-8 freighters, six GE90-115B-powered Boeing 777 freighters and up to...

United Airlines to decide over Airbus A350 joining carrier’s long-haul fleet
Chicago-based United Airlines is getting closer to deciding what to do about its longstanding order for the Airbus A350. With the carrier saying it is to decide about Boeing 777 retirement by the end of 2025, even the company’s CEO, Scott Kirby,...

Turkish Airlines Surpasses 60 Million Passengers in 2025
Turkish Airlines carried 60.7 million passengers in the first eight months of 2025, up 5.8% compared to the same period last year. The airline’s load factor reached 82.7%, reflecting stronger seat utilization and efficient fleet management....

American Airlines says AI could help with fares — but only to save time
American Airlines' top executive had strong words this summer about a competitor using artificial intelligence to help set flight prices. Now, the airline is looking at ways to use AI itself — but said it's just hoping to save time, not let AI...

Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Ban Use of Power Banks In-Flight Due to Safety Risks
Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air have jointly announced a ban on the use of power banks during flights, citing growing safety concerns over lithium battery-related incidents in aviation. Under the new policy, passengers are no longer permitted to...

Budget airlines' baggage rules explained
For many, a holiday is the highlight of the year. But packing and navigating baggage rules, less so. Trying to get away on an overseas trip without splashing too much cash will lead many people to explore budget airlines, but not abiding by the...

UAE: Lootah Biofuels offers Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Lootah Biofuels, a Dubai-based leader in clean energy, today announced the launch of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in the UAE market, making it one of the few local companies to offer this type of fuel. This milestone supports the UAE’s vision...

Iran Air files a complaint against European aviation org.
Deputy Head of the Civil Aviation Organization of Iran, Hamid Reza Sanee, said the legal measures are being pursued to restore Iran Air’s European flight routes. “We have filed a legal complaint, but we know that the process of legal matters in...

£2bn sustainable aviation fuel plant on Teesside to move forward with Saudi investment
A £2bn sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant planned for Teesside has moved a step closer to reality after Saudi Arabian investor Alfanar confirmed its commitment to the project. The Lighthouse Green Fuels facility is proposed for the North Tees...

Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle taking swings at American’s DFW fortress hub
Frontier Airlines is on a quest to become “America’s low-fare airline” and DFW International Airport has been a centerpiece of its expansion. Despite American Airlines dominating an overwhelming 81% passenger share at DFW Airport, Denver-based...

Experience the "Encanto" of Hispanic Heritage with Spirit Airlines' Limited-Time Flight Deals
Guests can enjoy flights starting at $54.99* to popular Latin cultural hubs this Hispanic Heritage Month DANIA BEACH, Fla., Sept. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines is inviting travelers to immerse themselves in Hispanic heritage this month...

World’s fanciest airline once loved by A-listers that wants to return with passenger flights
ONE of the most glamourous airlines in the world has already relaunched flights - with plans to start commercially. Pan Am was one of the most famous airlines, and loved by the Hollywood elite at the time including Humphrey Bogart, Paul McCartney...

A Chinese airline is launching a 12,000-mile, 29-hour-long flight across the Pacific
A Chinese airline has started selling tickets for the world's longest direct flight. From December, China Eastern Airlines plans to operate a 29-hour-long flight from Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires, to Shanghai. The flight will be operated on a...
Carson City Aviation Festival to bring exhibits, vendors and more to airport tarmac Saturday
This Saturday, Sept. 20, the Carson City Airport will host this year’s Aviation Festival and Open House. Each year this event is hosted to help raise awareness about the vital role aviation and aerospace play in our community. The theme for this...

Air France Becomes First Major European Airline to Offer Free In-Flight WiFi
Air France’s pioneering in-flight WiFi service, announced in autumn 2024, is now live. The airline has equipped its fifth aircraft with high-speed WiFi, enabling passengers in all cabins to enjoy a stable, fast, and secure internet...

First-ever Atmore Fly In, Aviation Day a success
Published 9:03 am Monday, September 15, 2025 Many turned out for the first-ever Atmore Fly In and Aviation Day at the municipal airport on Sept. 13. Aircraft, new and old, helicopters, food and informational vendors delighted members of the...