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Airlines

JetBlue to launch airport lounges, new premium credit card

JetBlue Airways plans to open its first airport lounges at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Boston Logan International Airport...

Airlines

Alaska Airlines completes acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines

Alaska Airlines has finalized its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, creating a combined carrier with an expanded network and fleet. The deal, announced Wednesday,...

Defense

Indonesian Air Force modernizes training with Airbus H145 helicopters

The Indonesian Air Force (IAF) has signed an agreement to purchase four Airbus H145 helicopters, marking a significant step in the modernization of...

Airlines

AirAsia retains 7-star safety rating from AirlineRatings.com

AirAsia Group has once again been recognized as a seven-star airline by AirlineRatings.com, maintaining its commitment to safety and operational excellence. This recertification...

Airlines

Cebu Pacific expands fleet with 11th aircraft delivery in 2024

Budget airline Cebu Pacific expanded its fleet on September 13, 2024, with the arrival of its 11th aircraft this year. The Airbus A320-271N,...

Aviation Safety

Qantas A330 takeoff damages Perth Airport’s newly resurfaced runway

A Qantas Airbus A330-200 caused significant damage to Perth Airport’s runway 03 during takeoff on Sunday, September 15, 2024, leading to partial closure...

Airlines

AirSWIFT cancels multiple flights due to inclement weather

AirSWIFT Airlines, a regional airline in the Philippines, has announced the cancellation of numerous flights on September 16, 2024, citing inclement weather conditions....

Airlines

United Airlines to offer free Starlink Wi-Fi across fleet

United Airlines announced a significant agreement with SpaceX to equip its entire mainline and regional fleet with Starlink satellite internet service, marking a...

Aviation Safety

Aircraft skids off runway at Pamalican Airport, no injuries reported

A Viking DHC-6-400 Twin Otter aircraft carrying 14 passengers skidded off the runway during landing at Pamalican Airstrip on Saturday morning, the Civil...

Airlines

PAL to resume Cebu-Osaka flights in December

Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced the resumption of nonstop flights between Mactan-Cebu International Airport and Osaka Kansai International Airport starting December 22, 2024, following...

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