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Haiti’s Airport Shuts Down After Attack on Spirit Airlines A320neo

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Haiti’s international airport in Port-au-Prince ceased operations on November 11, 2024, following an incident where armed gangs reportedly opened fire at a Spirit Airlines A320neo (serial 11188) as it was landing. The attack has raised serious security concerns, prompting some airlines to temporarily suspend services to the airport until the situation stabilizes. This incident reflects the escalating violence and instability in Haiti, impacting…

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Volotea Withdraws Interest in Milan Linate Slots

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In the ever-changing landscape of the aviation industry, Volotea, a Spanish low-cost airline, has decided not to pursue slots at Milan Linate, leaving easyJet as the only airline still interested in these slots. This decision comes in the wake of ITA Airways and Lufthansa having to give up their slots as part of the EU…

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Ukraine to Restart Flights by January 2025

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Ukraine is preparing to resume flights as early as January 2025, with two key airports — Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport and Boryspil International Airport — identified as possible hubs to reopen first. Both locations are strategically significant, with Boryspil near the capital Kyiv and Lviv situated in the western part of the country, which has seen less conflict-related…

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United Airlines to Launch Seasonal San Francisco–San Jose, CR Route in May 2025

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United Airlines has announced plans to introduce a seasonal route connecting San Francisco (SFO) with San Jose, Costa Rica (SJO). This new route is set to begin on May 22, 2025, and will be operated with a Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The addition of this seasonal service aligns with United Airlines’ goal of expanding its network to popular leisure destinations, catering to travelers looking for…

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Ryanair Expands Reggio Emilia Base with Second Aircraft, Adds Seven Routes

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Ryanair, Ireland’s leading low-cost airline, has expanded its operations at Reggio Emilia Airport with the addition of a second based aircraft. This move coincides with the launch of seven new winter routes, strengthening Ryanair’s connectivity across Europe from its Italian base. The airline’s strategic expansion in Reggio Emilia is aimed at meeting increasing demand for affordable travel options, particularly…

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Iraero Purchases Six Aircraft Engines from Tambov Airport Auction

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Iraero, a regional airline based in Russia, has successfully acquired six aircraft engines through an auction held by Tambov Airport. The starting bid for these engines was set at US$600,000, reflecting a strategic acquisition aimed at bolstering Iraero’s operational capacity and maintaining fleet reliability. The transaction highlights Iraero’s efforts to secure essential assets to support its operations amid fluctuating…

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Japan Airlines Expands International Network with New Routes to Istanbul and Milan

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Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled plans to expand its international network by introducing new direct flights from Tokyo to Istanbul and Milan. These additions aim to strengthen connectivity between Japan and Europe, catering to the growing demand for travel and commerce.

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TAP Air Portugal to Resume Porto Alegre Flights in April 2025

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TAP Air Portugal has announced the resumption of its flights to Porto Alegre, Brazil, starting April 1, 2025. The airline will operate three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, utilizing the Airbus A330-900neo aircraft. This decision comes after a suspension of international flights to Porto Alegre due to significant flooding in the Rio Grande…

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Iberojet to Launch Exclusive Madrid–Delhi Flights in April 2025

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Iberojet, the Spanish leisure airline, has announced plans to launch direct flights between Madrid and Delhi starting in April 2025. This new route will make Iberojet the only airline offering direct flights between Spain and India, reinstating a connection that has been absent since August 2020, when Air India ceased its Madrid–Delhi service.