Frontier Airlines added a $250 million reverse termination fee to its proposed bid for Spirit Airlines, part of an effort to fend off a hostile takeover effort by JetBlue Airways ahead of a crucial vote by Spirit’s shareholders.
While only a handful of Asia-Pacific airlines have gone out of business due to COVID-19, there have been some significant consolidation moves via mergers—with more on the horizon.
South African Airways (SAA) plans to step up frequencies to fill the hole in the nation’s flight timetables caused by the suspension of flights by compatriots Comair.
The new building at United Airlines' Denver Flight Training Center will house additional simulators and training classrooms, part of an effort to hire and train thousands of new pilots in coming years
Airlines are calling for amendments to proposed European environmental rules including those governing sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), after European Union transport ministers agreed on the latest package of legislation in the bloc’s Fit for 55 emissions reduction plan.
The world’s largest regional aircraft lessor, Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), has emerged from Chapter 11 proceedings with a significantly deleveraged balance sheet.
Dominican Republic-based Sky High Aviation plans to undergo a considerable increase in capacity with the acquisition of a pair of pre-owned Embraer E190s.
The petition from Republic Airways to halve the number of flight hours needed by graduates of its pilot training academy to qualify as first officers has brought the simmering national debate surrounding pilot training standards to a boil.
Bamboo Airways is exploring the possibility of adding further long-haul routes to its network as the Vietnamese leisure airline gears up to launch a third nonstop service to Europe.
Cathay Pacific and Lufthansa Cargo are adding Swiss WorldCargo to their joint venture, in the latest cargo deal for a sector that has gained increased importance as a revenue generator since the start of the pandemic.
To many industry-watchers, the Memorial Day travel period was a stress-test to gauge whether U.S. airlines were prepared to handle an expected surge in leisure travel demand this summer.
UK air passengers are facing disruptions during a busy school holiday week, as several airlines have had to cancel flights because of ongoing operational issues including staff shortages.
