International
This section is dedicated to bringing you the most current and significant updates from the aviation sector across the globe. Frequent flyers, industry experts, and aviation enthusiasts alike will find a trove of information, including: airline industry movements, airport expansions, regulatory updates, innovative technologies, global challenges, and more.
U.S. airports receive $187 million in grants for upgrades and expansions
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded nearly $187 million in airport infrastructure grants to 90 airports across 34...
Emirates joins IATA’s Turbulence Aware Platform
Emirates, a major airline based in Dubai, has joined the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Turbulence Aware Platform. This move signifies their commitment...
Airbus readies A321XLR for service entry
Airbus is in the final stages of certifying its new A321XLR aircraft as it prepares for entry into service with launch operators in...
ATR unveils luxurious new all-business class cabin design
European turboprop manufacturer ATR on Tuesday unveiled the design for a new All-Business Class cabin interior called “ETEREA” at the Aircraft Interiors Expo...
Person killed by jet engine at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport
Content Warning: The following update mentions suicide, which some readers might find distressing. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach...
Spirit Airlines expands military benefits to include families
Spirit Airlines announced Thursday it is extending its existing free baggage benefits for active-duty U.S. military members to also include their spouses and...
Qatar Airways flight encounters turbulence, injuring 12
Twelve people were injured when a Qatar Airways Boeing 787 encountered severe turbulence on a flight from Doha to Dublin on Sunday, according...
IndiGo to launch business class on busiest routes by year-end
IndiGo, India’s largest airline, announced plans Thursday to introduce a business class cabin on its busiest domestic routes before the end of 2024,...
British Airways to resume Jeddah flights after 5-year hiatus
British Airways announced on Monday that it will reinstate flights to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, starting November 4, 2024, after a five-year absence from...
Passenger killed, multiple injured as turbulence hits Singapore Airlines flight
A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore made an emergency landing in Bangkok on Monday after encountering severe turbulence, resulting in one...
