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Archer and United Airlines to Introduce Electric Air Taxis in NYC

Archer Aviation, in partnership with United Airlines, announced plans to develop an electric air taxi network in New York City. The eVTOL network aims to reduce travel time between Manhattan and major airports to just five minutes, potentially transforming airport commutes and urban mobility.

2025-04-17T05:32:21.779193-07:00

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Dave Davis Appointed CEO of Spirit Airlines After Bankruptcy

2025-04-17T06:09:38.970016-07:00

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Mongolia Certifies Embraer E-Jets as Hunnu Air Expands Fleet

2025-04-17T06:08:32.317379-07:00

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Tropic Air Hijacking in Belize Ended by Passenger Action

2025-04-17T11:14:24.581282-07:00

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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Parent of Argentina’s Flybondi agrees merger, Nasdaq listing

2025-04-18T13:30:14.790343-07:00

Parent of Argentina’s Flybondi

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Transat secures new P&W ‘support agreement’ for engine-related aircraft groundings

2025-04-18T11:44:07.714032-07:00

Transat secures new P&W ‘suppo

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Malaysia Airlines Introduces Lie-Flat Business Class on 737 MAX Fleet Malaysia Airlines is set to enhance its regional travel offering with new Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft, featuring lie-flat business class suites. This upgrade highlights Malaysia Airlines' strategic move to compete in premium class service, although the new interiors will be available only by 2029.

2025-04-18T10:02:50.963151-07:00

Malaysia Airlines Introduces Lie-Flat Business Class on 737 MAX Fleet

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American Airlines Nominates Kathryn Farmer to Board of Directors American Airlines has nominated Kathryn Farmer, CEO of BNSF Railway, to join its board of directors. With the election scheduled for June, this move could bring a unique business perspective to American Airlines from the leader of one of the largest freight rail networks.

2025-04-18T07:44:19.134501-07:00

American Airlines Nominates Kathryn Farmer to Board of Directors

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Uganda Airlines still in investment phase, says gov't

2025-04-18T07:28:23.544777-07:00

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United Airlines Expands in South Pacific; Qantas Gears for Project Sunrise United Airlines launches its first U.S.-Christchurch flight, marking a significant South Pacific expansion. Meanwhile, Qantas is preparing to receive its new A321XLR aircraft in April while aiming to begin Project Sunrise flights by 2027, promising ultra-long-haul connections.

2025-04-18T07:03:19.070500-07:00

United Airlines Expands in South Pacific; Qantas Gears for Project Sunrise

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IndiGo Briefly Surpasses Delta in Global Airline Value with $23.3B Market Cap IndiGo Airline reached a market cap of $23.3 billion, briefly becoming the world's most valuable airline. With a 64% domestic market share and a $1 billion profit, IndiGo's growth highlights India's emerging prominence in the global aviation landscape.

2025-04-18T06:35:20.448217-07:00

IndiGo Briefly Surpasses Delta in Global Airline Value with $23.3B Market Cap

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Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants Ratify Contract Extension Amid Alaska Airlines Integration Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants have ratified a nearly three-year contract extension with an 88% approval rate, aligning with ongoing integration efforts with Alaska Airlines. This move sets the stage for upcoming joint negotiations and highlights significant progress in labor relations as the two airlines merge operations.

2025-04-18T06:25:49.614195-07:00

Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendants Ratify Contract Extension Amid Alaska Airlines Integration