Air Freight News
Wizz Air’s Abu Dhabi venture set to resume Russia flights
Hungarian discount carrier Wizz Air Holdings Plc’s Gulf venture plans to resume flights to Russia even as sanctions imposed over the invasion of Ukraine continue…
Air New Zealand to bring Boeing 777s out of US desert storage
Air New Zealand Ltd. is bringing more Boeing Co. 777-300 widebody aircraft out of storage to help cater to a faster-than-expected rebound in travel demand.
IAM-represented employees at Alaska Airlines ratify two-year contract extension
Alaska Airlines' airport customer service agents, stores, cargo, ground service and reservations agents, who are represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers…
Air New Zealand carried 10% fewer passengers in June
Air New Zealand carried 10% fewer passengers in the last financial year, while volumes remain less than half pre-Covid levels.
Ryanair fined over Hungary tax its CEO called ‘beyond stupid’
Ryanair Plc was slapped with a fine in Hungary over a windfall tax the airline’s Chief Executive Officer had called “beyond stupid.”
Lufthansa seals ground crew wage deal to avert further walkouts
Deutsche Lufthansa AG and labor union Verdi sealed an agreement on a wage deal for the company’s 20,000 ground crew after a one-day strike led…
Airline flight woes drag US jet-fuel consumption below forecasts
A drop in US jet fuel consumption verifies what travelers have felt for months: Airlines haven’t been able to keep up with summer travel demand.
Boeing 787 manufacturing gets new scrutiny even as deliveries of jet near resumption
The chief US aviation safety regulator is making an unusual public show of concern about Boeing Co.’s manufacturing processes with a visit Thursday to a…
FAA calls for feedback on airline seat sizes
The Federal Aviation Administration is calling for comments on airline seat sizes, which many argue aren’t inclusive to all body types.
Lufthansa gives upbeat outlook as travel demand stays strong
Deutsche Lufthansa AG forecast profit will keep rising in coming months amid a boom in demand, even as staffing shortages prompt airports to limit capacity.