COLUMBIA – Hira Bashir, a resident of Columbia, was thrilled to learn about Columbia Metropolitan Airport’s new direct flights to Newark. As a biology teacher at Lexington One, Bashir and her family were planning a summer trip to visit relatives in New Jersey and New York City. They had considered making the 10-hour drive, but […]

19-Year-Old Arrested at Auckland Airport for Alleged Drug Smuggling A 19-year-old New Zealand citizen has been apprehended at Auckland International Airport for attempting to smuggle illegal drugs into the country. The teenager, whose name has not been released, could potentially face life imprisonment for his alleged involvement in the importation of drugs valued at nearly […]

The History of Aviation in Africa: The Legacy of Captain Robert Emmanuel Hayes At the beginning of air travel, it was a mystical and unattainable concept in Africa. Former South African President Nelson Mandela wrote in his book, “Long Walk to Freedom”, about his apprehension when he saw his first black pilot in the cockpit […]

American Airlines, the world’s largest airline in terms of passengers carried and daily flights, operates an extensive international network in addition to its domestic routes. With almost 6,800 flights per day, the airline serves over 300 destinations in nearly 50 countries. As a founding member of the oneworld alliance, one of the major airline alliances, […]

Newark Liberty International Airport Experiences Another Round of Travel Chaos Late on Wednesday, Newark Liberty International Airport was once again plagued with travel disruptions as a temporary ground stoppage was ordered due to a shortage of air traffic controllers. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued the order at 5:20 p. m. , halting all flights […]

Potential Risks to Air Safety and Supply Chain Due to Trump’s Aircraft Tariffs Recently, President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on imported commercial aircraft, jet engines, and parts has raised concerns and warnings from groups representing both airline and aerospace companies. The tariffs, implemented in April at a rate of 10% on all imports, […]

Trump’s Military Parade to Celebrate Army’s 250th Anniversary Could Cost Millions On June 14, President Trump is planning to hold a grand military parade in Washington, D. C. to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary. However, the event has raised concerns about potential disruptions to commercial air travel. Reagan National Airport has issued a warning to […]

Orlando International Airport (MCO) is a major hub for leisure travel in the United States. It is served by a variety of airlines, including both legacy carriers and low-cost airlines. One of the largest carriers at MCO is Frontier Airlines, known for its ultra-low-cost model. Frontier operates a dynamic point-to-point route network from MCO, with […]

Spirit Airlines Expands Route Network with New Services to Chattanooga, Columbia, and Birmingham In an effort to expand its services and reach new destinations, Spirit Airlines has recently added several new routes to its network. These new routes include flights to Chattanooga, Tennessee, from Fort Lauderdale, Newark, and Orlando. This is part of the airline’s […]

Saudi Investment Group Shows Interest in Global Airlines A well-known Saudi investment group, Kingdom Holding Company, is considering purchasing an ownership stake in Global Airlines (London City). This potential investment would allow the British start-up to expand its fleet from one to four A380-800 aircraft, according to a source familiar with the matter as reported […]