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.
WestJet begins flight cancellations as potential strike looms
WestJet has started cancelling flights in preparation for a potential strike by its Aircraft Maintenance Engineers and other Technical Operations employees, set to...
Singapore Airlines to launch flights to Beijing Daxing
Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced plans to commence daily flights between Singapore and Beijing’s Daxing International Airport starting November 11, 2024, subject to regulatory...
Qatar Airways named World’s Best Airline for 8th time
Qatar Airways has been crowned the World’s Best Airline at the 2024 World Airline Awards, marking its eighth win in the 25-year history...
AirAsia named best low-cost airline for 15th consecutive year
Malaysia-based AirAsia has been recognized as the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2024, marking its 15th consecutive year...
Korean Air flight diverted after pressurization fault, 13 hospitalized
A Korean Air flight bound for Taichung, Taiwan, made an emergency landing in Incheon, South Korea, on June 22 after detecting a fault...
Southwest Airlines flight descends dangerously low near Oklahoma City
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating an incident involving a Southwest Airlines flight that descended to an alarmingly low altitude while approaching...
Korean Air expands service to China, Japan amid rising demand
Korean Air plans to increase its capacity in Asia by resuming routes and adding flights to China and Japan, responding to growing travel...
Boeing CEO grilled at Senate hearing over safety lapses
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun faced blistering criticism from U.S. senators on Tuesday over the company’s tarnished safety record and multi-million dollar compensation package...
Qatar Airways extends UEFA partnership for men’s national team events
Qatar Airways has expanded its sports sponsorship portfolio by renewing its partnership with UEFA to become the official airline of all men’s national...
US fines Emirates $1.8M for violating Iraq overflight rules
The U.S. Department of Transportation has fined Dubai-based Emirates airline $1.8 million for operating flights in violation of airspace restrictions over Iraq, according...
