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Turkish Airlines to Launch Auckland and Minneapolis Routes in 2025

In a bid to enhance global connectivity, Turkish Airlines plans to introduce direct flights from Istanbul to Auckland, New Zealand, and Minneapolis, USA, later in 2025. This expansion marks a significant addition to the airline's ultra-long-haul network.

2025-01-20T20:06:34.637996-08:00

FlightGlobal

Air New Zealand Strengthens Leadership with New Chief Safety and Commercial Officers

2025-01-20T19:47:53.390210-08:00

CAPA

Azul and GOL Merger Eyes Brazilian Aviation Growth Amid Regulatory Hurdles

2025-01-20T19:38:49.265846-08:00

AeroTime

Eurowings Embarks on Historic Fleet Revamp with 40 Boeing 737 MAX 8 Jets

2025-01-20T06:47:48.416672-08:00

Hype Analysis

Riyadh Air: Saudi Arabia's New National Carrier Prepares for Launch Amid Regional Competition

October 15, 2024 - A report on Riyadh Air's development, outlining key milestones and future prospects as Saudi Arabia's new national carrier approaches its 2025 launch. Read More.

The 2024 CrowdStrike Outage: Unveiling the Aviation Industry's Cyber Vulnerabilities

October 9, 2024 - Examining the 2024 CrowdStrike outage that disrupted global airlines, revealing aviation's cybersecurity vulnerabilities and prompting industry-wide respon Read More.

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AeroTime

Turkish Airlines to Launch Auckland and Minneapolis Routes in 2025 In a bid to enhance global connectivity, Turkish Airlines plans to introduce direct flights from Istanbul to Auckland, New Zealand, and Minneapolis, USA, later in 2025. This expansion marks a significant addition to the airline's ultra-long-haul network.

2025-01-20T20:06:34.637996-08:00

Turkish Airlines to Launch Auckland and Minneapolis Routes in 2025

FlightGlobal

Air New Zealand Strengthens Leadership with New Chief Safety and Commercial Officers Air New Zealand has enhanced its executive team by appointing a Chief Safety and Risk Officer and a Chief Commercial Officer, aiming to fortify its management structure. These strategic appointments are expected to further the airline's operational resilience and commercial performance in the competitive aviation market.

2025-01-20T19:47:53.390210-08:00

Air New Zealand Strengthens Leadership with New Chief Safety and Commercial Officers

CAPA

Azul and GOL Merger Eyes Brazilian Aviation Growth Amid Regulatory Hurdles Azul and GOL's anticipated merger aims to transform the aviation landscape in Brazil, enhancing growth opportunities. However, the merger faces regulatory scrutiny and the necessity for GOL to successfully exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy before proceeding.

2025-01-20T19:38:49.265846-08:00

Azul and GOL Merger Eyes Brazilian Aviation Growth Amid Regulatory Hurdles

The Points Guy

Breeze Airways Explores International Routes, Foresees Budget Airline Merger Breeze Airways' CEO discusses potential new international routes and the possibility of adding more first-class seats. Additionally, he predicts a merger among budget airlines, which could reshape the competitive landscape in the low-cost sector.

2025-01-20T12:08:13.263446-08:00

Breeze Airways Explores International Routes, Foresees Budget Airline Merger

Aviation Source

United Airlines B767-400 Returns Due to Hydraulic Issue A United Airlines Boeing 767-400, en route to San Juan from Newark, experienced a hydraulic issue on January 18, prompting a return to its departure airport. This incident highlights ongoing mechanical challenges faced by this aircraft model in operational contexts.

2025-01-20T10:32:41.350783-08:00

United Airlines B767-400 Returns Due to Hydraulic Issue

Breitflyte

SkyTeam Revises Lounge Access: Time Limits and Domestic Privileges Effective April 2025 As of April 1, 2025, SkyTeam will implement significant changes to its lounge access policies for Elite Plus, Business, and First Class passengers. Notable updates include access for domestic itineraries and the introduction of a three-hour time limit for lounge use.

2025-01-20T08:30:34.775415-08:00

SkyTeam Revises Lounge Access: Time Limits and Domestic Privileges Effective April 2025

Aviation Source

2024 Breaks Record for Global Aviation Passenger Seats Last year saw an unprecedented increase in global aviation capacity, achieving the highest available passenger seats in history. This milestone reflects ongoing recovery and growth post-pandemic, driven by rising consumer demand and airline expansion plans.

2025-01-20T07:31:11.057410-08:00

2024 Breaks Record for Global Aviation Passenger Seats

FlightGlobal

South African Airways Adds Two Airbus A320s, Expanding Fleet to 20 South African Airways, emerging from business rescue, has bolstered its fleet with two additional Airbus A320 aircraft, enhancing its operational capacity to 20. Despite challenges, including a failed privatization attempt, the airline continues rebuilding its network and services.

2025-01-20T07:17:07.523680-08:00

South African Airways Adds Two Airbus A320s, Expanding Fleet to 20