News
-
Grupo Abra Orders 50 A320neo and 7 A330-900 Aircraft from Airbus
Grupo Abra — the parent company of Avianca, GOL Linhas Aéreas, and Wamos Air — has signed a major agreement with Airbus to expand its fleet. The group placed an order for 50 A320neo aircraft and will add up to 7 A330-900 widebodies through leasing arrangements. This move reflects Grupo Abra’s strategy to strengthen its position in the Latin American…
Read More » -
What Are the White Trails Behind Airplanes?
We’ve all seen the long white streaks that airplanes leave behind in the sky. These are called “contrails,” short for condensation trails. At cruising altitude, temperatures typically hover around –50°C, depending on the season. The airplane’s surface and the exhaust gases from its engines are much warmer than the surrounding air. When the hot exhaust mixes with the frigid atmosphere,…
Read More » -
EVA Air Flight Attendant’s Death Under Investigation Amid “Leave Pressure” Allegations
A 34-year-old EVA Air flight attendant, identified as Sun, reportedly fell ill during duty last month and later sought medical attention at a clinic. After returning home, her condition worsened, and she was hospitalized on September 26. She passed away ten days later. Following the incident, Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor launched an investigation into EVA Air’s working conditions and shift…
Read More » -
American Airlines CEO Earned $15.6 Million in 2024
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom earned $15.6 million in 2024. His annual salary was $1.3 million, while the rest of his compensation came from stock awards and performance incentives. In 2023, Isom had earned more than $31 million, making him one of the highest-paid airline executives in the world at the time. Compared to that, his 2024 earnings represent a…
Read More » -
Delta CEO Earned $27 Million in One Year
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian earned a total of $27.1 million in 2024. While his base salary was under $1 million, the rest of his compensation came from bonuses, stock awards, and performance incentives. About $15 million of that total was from performance-based cash bonuses. In addition, he received $10.9 million in stock awards tied to the company’s long-term…
Read More » -
America’s New Ultra-Luxury Airline: Magnifica Air
At the 2023 National Business Aviation Association Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas, a new U.S.-based “ultra-luxury” airline was unveiled: Magnifica Air. The airline plans to begin operations in 2027, using Airbus A220 and A321neo aircraft — but with an entirely customized configuration featuring only 44 to 54 seats. The A321neo fleet will include four private suites and a…
Read More » -
Transavia France to Receive Ground Services from TGS for Sabiha Gökçen Flights
Transavia France, the low-cost carrier of the Air France–KLM Group, had previously announced that it will begin scheduled flights from Paris Orly Airport to Sabiha Gökçen Airport starting October 26. The airline has now selected TGS as its ground handling service provider for its operations at Sabiha Gökçen.
Read More » -
Airbus Opens New A320neo Production Lines in the U.S. and China
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus is opening new A320neo assembly lines in the United States and China to meet the growing demand for single-aisle aircraft. According to the Interfax news agency, the new production lines are being established alongside Airbus’s existing facilities in Mobile, Alabama, and Tianjin, China. The U.S. section of the new line has already become operational this week,…
Read More » -
Sikorsky Converts Black Hawk into Fully Autonomous Helicopter
Sikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, has transformed a conventional UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter into a fully autonomous aircraft in just 10 months. Unveiled at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) conference, the S-70UAS “U-Hawk” was introduced as an advanced unmanned aerial system that requires no human pilot. The company stated that this transformation aims to provide more…
Read More » -
SWISS Welcomes Its First Airbus A350 “Lausanne,” Named by Tennis Legend Stan Wawrinka
SWISS has officially welcomed the newest member of its fleet — the Airbus A350 “Lausanne” — in a special naming ceremony attended by Swiss tennis icon Stan Wawrinka, who proudly assumed the role of the aircraft’s godfather. “I’m incredibly proud to be godfather to SWISS’s first Airbus A350,” said Wawrinka. “Especially because it now bears the name of my hometown, Lausanne.” The event…
Read More »