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ACCC Approves Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia Alliance for 28 Weekly Flights

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has approved a five-year alliance between Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia. The partnership will enable 28 new weekly flights between Australia and Doha, anticipated to generate a significant economic boost to the Australian tourism sector.

2025-03-27T18:48:25.883563-07:00

Associated Press

FAA and Army Questioned Over DC Midair Collision Alarms

2025-03-27T09:04:20.752768-07:00

Urban Air Mobility News

Archer Aviation Partners with Ethiopian Airlines for eVTOL Air Taxi Network

2025-03-27T07:19:03.343862-07:00

Runway Girl

Virgin Atlantic Opens Exclusive Clubhouse at LAX

2025-03-27T12:03:34.983952-07:00

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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Reuters

Chinese Airlines Record Fifth Consecutive Year of Losses Amid Market Challenges China's state-owned airlines report a fifth year of losses, attributing the downturn to intense domestic competition, diminished international travel demand, supply chain issues, and currency depreciation. These factors continue to strain profitability and highlight vulnerabilities in China's aviation sector.

2025-03-28T13:38:15.898001-07:00

Chinese Airlines Record Fifth Consecutive Year of Losses Amid Market Challenges

Runway Girl

LEAV Aviation Implements AirFi's LEO IFEC System for Enhanced Connectivity LEAV Aviation is the first to publicly integrate AirFi's LEO light inflight connectivity system, enhancing passenger experience with real-time messaging and smart retail capabilities. This collaboration aims to boost LEAV's in-flight entertainment offerings with cost-effective, efficient solutions.

2025-03-28T12:07:58.460601-07:00

LEAV Aviation Implements AirFi's LEO IFEC System for Enhanced Connectivity

FlightGlobal

Currency Drop Impacts Gol's Q4 with $883M Loss Amid Restructuring Gol Airlines, part of Abra Group, reported a R$5.1 billion loss in Q4 due to Brazilian currency devaluation. The loss underscores challenges as Gol continues its operational and financial restructuring. The devaluation severely affected their cost structure and profitability.

2025-03-28T12:03:29.608534-07:00

Currency Drop Impacts Gol's Q4 with $883M Loss Amid Restructuring

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Air France Enhances Premium Market Strategy with New Business Class Amenities In a strategic move to bolster its premium market offerings, Air France introduces a new mattress pad for Business Class passengers on long-haul flights, emphasizing its commitment to luxury service. This development comes as Air France continues to enhance its brand as a leading global airline.

2025-03-28T11:36:11.050803-07:00

Air France Enhances Premium Market Strategy with New Business Class Amenities

Aviation Week

European Airlines Challenge EU's 2030 SAF Mandate Feasibility European airlines are contesting the European Commission's 2030 sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandate, citing current production levels as inadequate to meet the requirement. Despite concerns, they remain committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, emphasizing that strict SAF targets are currently unrealistic.

2025-03-28T10:05:18.007157-07:00

European Airlines Challenge EU's 2030 SAF Mandate Feasibility

Independent.ie

Airlines Seek Continuation of Dublin Airport Passenger Cap Suspension Airlines have approached the High Court to seek an extension of the suspension on the passenger cap at Dublin Airport, initially imposed in November. The decision on this matter could significantly impact airport operations and passenger flow management in the coming months.

2025-03-28T09:59:47.228240-07:00

Airlines Seek Continuation of Dublin Airport Passenger Cap Suspension

The Points Guy

Southwest Airlines Adopts Assigned Seating, Revamps Boarding Southwest Airlines is transitioning to an assigned seating model, marking a significant change to its longstanding open boarding policy. This move aims to enhance the boarding experience and streamline operations as the carrier adapts to evolving passenger expectations.

2025-03-28T08:27:50.574802-07:00

Southwest Airlines Adopts Assigned Seating, Revamps Boarding

Cargo Facts

SF Holding Expands Airfreight Amid Intensifying Courier Competition SF Holding Co. is broadening its airfreight operations to bolster its time-definite express business. This strategic move is aimed at maintaining competitiveness in a tightening courier market, as the firm reports a 24% rise in net income to 10.2 billion yuan.

2025-03-28T08:27:47.153418-07:00

SF Holding Expands Airfreight Amid Intensifying Courier Competition