Hundreds of flights operated by Lufthansa were canceled as pilots and cabin crew staged a coordinated strike at Germany’s largest airline, intensifying labor tensions and disrupting travel plans for thousands of passengers. (airguide.info) More...
Spirit Airlines is recalling 500 flight attendants from furlough as it advances plans to sell 20 Airbus aircraft, signaling an operational reset amid ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. The move comes months after the airline placed roughly 1,800 cabin crew members on furlough in December, most involuntarily, following about 500 voluntary furlough requests. (airguide.info) More...
The temporary grounding of flights at El Paso International Airport was triggered by U.S. military testing of high-energy laser systems near Fort Bliss, according to multiple sources familiar with the operation. (airguide.info) More...
AA is losing ground to Delta and United, and the 2025 numbers are brutal: $111M profit on $54.6B revenue while competitors crush it on premium. Domestically, unit revenue is down 2.5% YoY. Their hubs don't serve major business markets, their A321XLR rollout is already getting roasted, and public labor disputes with pilots and FAs are bleeding into customer perception. If American wants to fix this, some uncomfortable strategic changes are overdue. (yourweekendtravel.com) More...
Northern Jet, a prominent private aviation services provider, is launching an exclusive "2026 Aircraft Preview" event series at three Florida airports this March. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
This revolutionary company designs and manufactures state-of-the-art electric aircraft tugs. These powerful, towbarless, hydraulic-free, and environmentally friendly aircraft tractors save time, reduce costs, and protect the environment at the same time. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
Air Canada has formally revealed a firm order for eight Airbus A350‑1000s, marking one of the airline’s most significant widebody commitments in recent years and signalling a decisive shift in its long‑haul fleet strategy. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
ANA Holdings has unveiled a record investment plan worth JPY2.7 trillion ($17.5 billion) covering fiscal years 2026 to 2028, outlining an aggressive strategy to expand its fleet, grow international networks, and strengthen cargo and digital capabilities ahead of major capacity growth at Tokyo Narita in 2029. The medium-term plan, announced on January 30, positions the group for sustained growth as global travel demand continues to recover and shift toward Asia-Pacific hubs. (airguide.info) More...
Crystal Bay Airlines is preparing to launch operations with an initial fleet of three Airbus A321 family aircraft, positioning itself as an international leisure charter carrier rather than a domestic scheduled airline. (airguide.info) More...
Frontier Airlines is scaling back its fleet growth plans, returning leased aircraft and deferring future deliveries as financial pressures weigh on the U.S. ultra-low-cost sector. The Denver-based carrier will return 24 leased Airbus A320neo aircraft, defer 69 scheduled deliveries, and execute 10 sale-leaseback transactions in a move aimed at stabilizing its balance sheet and moderating capacity growth through the start of the next decade. (airguide.info) More...
