Ashurst Law Firm Guides Freetown Airport PPP Project in Sierra Leone A global law firm, Ashurst, has successfully advised the sponsors, FB Group and Summa, on the development and financing of the Freetown Airport PPP project in Sierra Leone. This project marks a significant milestone as it is the first of its kind in the […]

Passenger Numbers Decline at All Airports in Los Angeles County in November Los Angeles County experienced a dip in passenger counts in November, with all four airports serving the area reporting a decrease. The most significant drop was seen at Hollywood Burbank Airport. In total, 7. 1 million passengers traveled through Los Angeles International, Ontario […]

The Boeing 737-800 has been a game-changing narrowbody aircraft in the commercial aviation industry. Over 5,000 of these aircraft have been produced and delivered over the past two decades, making it a crucial part of airline operations worldwide. Despite the introduction of newer models, the 737-800 continues to play a significant role in the industry. […]

When it comes to airline and business aviation restructuring, strategic planning, revenue optimization, and cost reduction, René Armas Maes is a renowned international consultant. He started his career as a Senior Analyst at Simat, Helliesen & Eichner in New York City, providing advice to global airlines, airports, regional aviation operators, and business aviation clients. Today, […]

United Airlines has announced its plans to expand its domestic routes for summer 2026, with a particular focus on its competitive hub in Los Angeles. These new routes, revealed by United’s SVP of Global Network Planning and Alliances, Patrick Quayle, include a mix of year-round and seasonal flights. The New Los Angeles 2026 Routes United […]

Air India Aircraft Suffers Engine Damage in Collision with Baggage Container at New Delhi Airport In a recent incident at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, an Air India A350 wide-body airliner collided with a baggage container while taxiing, causing damage to the engine. This was reported by the Press Trust of India (PTI), stating […]

Portland International Jetport to Offer Nonstop Flights to Los Angeles and San Francisco this Summer Travelers will now have the option to fly directly from the Portland International Jetport to Los Angeles and San Francisco, as United Airlines announces the addition of seasonal direct service to these cities. This is the first time that the […]

Bankrupt Spirit Airlines Receives Plea From Pilots to Creditors Spirit Airlines, the largest low-cost carrier in America, is facing a dire situation as its pilots make a last-minute plea to its creditors. According to the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the union representing the airline’s 2,600 pilots, the decision of creditors will determine whether Spirit […]

FedEx Corp. has recently extended its lease for a full-building industrial space at 100 Enterprise Drive in Newburgh, New York. The 125,000-square-foot building, located approximately 70 miles north of New York City, was custom-built to accommodate FedEx’s air cargo operations at Stewart International Airport. The lease negotiations were facilitated by Tom Consiglio and Todd Hali […]

Weight-loss medications are becoming increasingly popular in the United States, and they could have a surprising impact on the airline industry. According to a report by the Wall Street firm Jefferies, these drugs could save U. S. airlines up to $580 million in fuel costs this year alone. The report specifically mentions GLP-1 medications, which […]