United Airlines to become first US carrier to restart New York–Tel Aviv flights

United Airlines has revealed plans to resume flights from New York to Tel Aviv, becoming the first US airline to do so in the wake of the 12-day regional conflict between Israel and Iran. In a statement, released on July 8, 2025, the airline...

Saudi: GACA imposes fines for 87 civil aviation violations in Q2 2025

RIYADH —The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced that it imposed financial penalties exceeding SR2.8 million for a total of 87 civil aviation violations during the second quarter of 2025. The fines were slapped on entities and...

India Post mulls dedicated cargo space on airlines for faster deliveries

The Department of Posts is exploring the possibility of “hard blocking” cargo space on commercial airlines. File The Department of Posts is exploring the possibility of “hard blocking” cargo space on commercial airlines to expedite the domestic...

Survey finds over a third of women in UK and Irish aviation have been sexually assaulted

Over a third of women in the civil air transport sector have suffered work-related sexual assault says Unite survey. Over a third of women working in UK and Ireland civil air transport have been sexually assaulted in the workplace, a landmark...

How India’s biofuel potential complements its leadership in sustainable aviation fuel

Global Energy Independence Day, observed on July 10, serves as a timely reminder to embrace cleaner, sustainable energy alternatives. In this context, aviation has emerged as a critical sector as it is estimated to contribute nearly 2.5 per cent...

Parliamentary panel to discuss overall safety in civil aviation sector

Overall safety of the civil aviation sector will be the topic of discussion in the day-long safety review meeting on Wednesday called by a Parliamentary Standing Committee to examine safety standards across India’s civil aviation sector. The...

Hackers steal 5.7 million Qantas passengers’ data in massive breach, contact airline demanding ransom

Hackers steal 5.7 million Qantas passengers’ data in massive breach, contact airline demanding ransom Qantas Airways suffered a massive cyberattack compromising personal data of 5.7 million customers, marking one of Australia’s largest corporate...

Post and Courier reporter lands national award for F-35 story and aviation coverage

The National Press Club awarded Post and Courier projects reporter Tony Bartelme its top aviation journalism honor for his gripping looks at the mysterious crash of an F-35B stealth fighter in South Carolina. The National Press Club awarded...

Nigeria sub-national Enugu floats domestic airline

In an ambitious move to foster regional connectivity and economic growth, the Nigerian subnational entity, Enugu State, has launched its own domestic airline, Enugu Air. This strategic development aligns Enugu with other states like Akwa Ibom and...

U.S. Senate confirms former Indy airline executive to lead Trump's FAA

Chris Deluzio addresses smartphone bans, airline refunds & job creation

Congressman Chris Deluzio, representing Pennsylvania's 17th district since 2023, has recently expressed his views on a range of issues via social media. Born in Pittsburgh and currently residing in Aspinwall, Deluzio has taken to addressing...

‘Enugu Air Will Create Jobs, Not Bureaucracy’: Transport Commissioner Ozo Defends State Airline Strategy

The Commissioner for Transportation in Enugu State, Dr. Obi Ozo, has defended the launch of the state-owned airline, Enugu Air, calling it a cornerstone of the government’s economic transformation strategy and a bold move to create jobs and...

New Tool Helps Aviation Cut Climate Impact

New Tool Helps Aviation Cut Climate Impact Reducing contrails may outweigh small CO2 increases, according to researchers at UC Irvine With conventional jet fuel expected to be a driving force in aviation for the coming decades, EASA and European...

People have a clever way of making money off airlines to essentially travel for free—and it’s all about looking for an overbooked flight

It could be a scene from an auction house: A Delta flight from Boston to Rome in September 2023 was so overbooked that a flight attendant pleaded with passengers and offered them thousands of dollars and a hotel room to give up their seats in...

United Airlines to Resume Israel Service on July 21 After Temporary Pause

United Airlines will resume flights to Tel Aviv starting July 21, marking the carrier’s latest return to Israel following a security-related suspension. The restart begins with a single flight from Newark (EWR) on the 21st, followed by a full...

Protesters sound off on alleged hypocrisy of luxury airline: 'We need people to step up and take action'

"The time when people, no matter how rich, could say one thing and do the exact opposite is over." by Ren VenkateshJuly 9, 2025 Protesters outside of Inverness Airport in Scotland campaigned against private jet company Blackbird Air. Led by...

Airlines add routes to Atlantic Canada as U.S. travel demand drops

GACA imposes SR2.8 million in fines for 87 civil aviation violations in Q2 2025

Saudi Gazette report RIYADH —The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced that it imposed financial penalties exceeding SR2.8 million for a total of 87 civil aviation violations during the second quarter of 2025. The fines were slapped...

American Airlines files injunction to keep O’Hare Airport gates

Have your say: What is your worst airline food experience?

What is your worst airline food experience? Did you have a food or drink disaster on board a flight that you’d like to share? One of our readers told this week of dozing off on a transatlantic Aer Lingus flight but missing out on food because she...