The news of another labor union membership rejection of a Boeing contract proposal—and a subsequent authorization to strike—is practically expected. But even when expected, there is still danger for both parties.
The U.S. has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, opening the door to new investment in the Middle Eastern country's aviation sector.
DHL overtakes Qatar Airways to receive the first Mammoth 777-200LRMF as Qatar specifications delay delivery, with several freighters ready by year-end.
Chicago O’Hare will break ground later this year on the renovation and expansion of Concourse E, changing the sequence of construction for its $8.8 billion modernization program to maintain capacity.
JetBlue Airways is set to open its second airport lounge, bringing BlueHouse to Boston as it aims to grow loyalty beyond a 14% share of overall revenue.
ArcheanX combines AI, LiDAR and video tools to enhance aircraft inspections, offering faster, more accurate solutions for MRO and aviation maintenance.
WestJet has just completed retrofits on “densified” aircraft to reverse previously increased seating capacity; Carbon Analysis considers this effect and assesses WestJet’s overall efficiency.
Eve Air Mobility advances eVTOL transition tests, targets 2028 certification and reports progress on design freeze, supplier reviews and flight milestones.
Australian startup Astro Aero has taken the wraps off its planned A200C SkyEXpress single-turboprop freighter, with the prototype now under construction in Hervey Bay, Queensland.
Pratt & Whitney Canada resolves European Commission probe into turboprop engine practices by clarifying maintenance shop terms and removing restrictions.
Frontier Airlines has applied to open four daily routes from Orlando to Colombia, a move that would mark its entry into the South American country and extend its effort to absorb capacity left by Spirit Airlines.
South Korea’s Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul plan to merge on March 16, 2027, creating a stronger LCC under Hanjin Group with expanded route networks.
Royal Jordanian and Air China sign an MOU to deepen cooperation, paving the way for the first nonstop Amman-Beijing service and expanded collaboration.
Dutch LCC Transavia Airlines is expanding operations at its Brussels base, increasing its stationed aircraft from three to four and adding new routes from the Belgian capital.
Archer Aviation and AEG plan to develop a vertiport at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles, adding a prominent new node to Archer’s planned Los Angeles-area air taxi network ahead of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Changi Airport Group (CAG) is exploring opportunities to participate in airport development and management projects in Kazakhstan, particularly in its capital, Astana, as the Central Asian country seeks to strengthen its position as an aviation hub.
Boeing faces the prospect of another strike by Seattle-area workers after members of SPEEA’s Professional and Technical units there overwhelmingly rejected the company’s proposal for a new contract and authorized a labor stoppage come October.
