Spirit Airlines’ Pilots Appeal to Bondholders to Keep Airline Afloat During Bankruptcy The pilots of Spirit Airlines are reaching out to the airline’s bondholders in an effort to keep the carrier afloat as it goes through Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The loss of financial support could lead to liquidation, which would have significant consequences for workers, […]

The size of an airport’s land area is a crucial factor that often goes unnoticed by the average traveler. It plays a significant role in determining an airport’s capacity, environmental impact, and ability to adapt to advancing technology. While passenger volume is the standard measure of an airport’s success, physical area is what allows it […]

US Airlines Prepare for Severe Winter Storm Disruptions As a winter storm threatens to bring heavy snow, sleet, and ice across two dozen states, major US airlines have rolled out travel waivers to mitigate potential disruptions and assist affected travelers. The National Weather Service has issued warnings of dangerous travel conditions and potential power outages […]

Earnings season is in full swing with major U. S. companies reporting mixed results and highlighting the contrast between consumer pressure and demand for global travel. Procter & Gamble reported a decline in earnings and lowered its annual outlook, while GE Aerospace exceeded expectations due to strong aftermarket and servicing activity. Justin Elliott, portfolio manager […]

Chicago O’Hare International Airport Named Busiest Airport in the U. S. In a recent report by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Chicago O’Hare International Airport has been named the busiest airport in the United States for the year 2025. This title was previously held by Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport since 2020. O’Hare saw a significant […]

ITA Airways, based in Rome Fiumicino, is currently in the process of developing a new, more ambitious fleet plan that will see the addition of four widebody aircraft by 2027. According to CEO Jörg Eberhart, this plan will accelerate long-haul growth and aim for a fleet of 30 long-haul aircraft by 2030. The specific aircraft […]

Vertical Aerospace Launches U. S. Vertical Aerospace, a global aerospace and technology company, is making its U. S. debut this week in New York City. The company is bringing its new commercial electric aircraft, Valo, to the U. S. for the first time and sharing plans for electric air travel routes in and out of […]

Korean Air (KE) has announced plans to modernize its cargo facility at New York’s JFK International Airport. As one of the largest cargo facilities on the US East Coast, the terminal has a warehouse floor area of 17,065 sqm and an annual handling capacity of 200,000 tonnes. In partnership with Lödige Industries, the airline aims […]

Edinburgh Airport Sets New Record with Close to 17 Million Passengers in 2025 In 2025, Edinburgh Airport proudly welcomed close to 17 million passengers, marking a new milestone for the Scottish airport. This impressive achievement is part of VINCI Airports’ global network of airports. The record-breaking number of passengers can be attributed to the addition […]

Etihad Airways, one of the ten remaining commercial airlines operating the Airbus A380, recently reactivated its eighth aircraft. This is a significant development as the UAE carrier had previously stored this aircraft and scrapped its tenth and final A380. All of Etihad’s A380s have a maximum capacity of 486 seats and feature a consistent configuration. […]