Hong Kong investigators say Cathay Pacific’s A350 engine defect could cause ‘extensive’ damage
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Alaska-Hawaiian merger clears DOT review, but airlines must preserve miles, routes
Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines can go through with their planned merger, but they must maintain the value of their airline reward systems and preserve several key routes, the U.S. Department of Transportation said Tuesday.
Air Canada reaches last-minute agreement with pilots union, averting strike
Air Canada said early on Sunday it had reached a tentative agreement with its pilots union over a new four-year collective agreement, in a last-minute deal that will avert a near-term strike or lockout.
Ryanair may get five fewer planes by next summer due to Boeing strike, CEO says
Ryanair Group CEO Michael O'Leary said on Saturday a prolonged Boeing workers' strike may cut the number of aircraft it receives by next summer to 20 from an anticipated 25.
Here's what the Boeing strike might mean for flyers
Boeing workers went on strikeFriday, the latest disturbance in what has proven a devastating year for the American aircraft manufacturer.
Malaysia Airlines boss pledges work culture overhaul after 12 engineers join Singapore carrier
Malaysia Airlines has lost just 12 engineers to SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) following the latter’s opening of its facility at Subang Airport last year.
Netflix series on Indian plane hijack sparks controversy about streaming content
The series, called IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack, portrays the 1999 hijacking of Indian Airlines flight 814 from Kathmandu. Some social media users criticised the series because two of the hijackers were shown with Hindu code names rather than their Muslim identities, arguing it misrepresents the perspective of the event.
Southwest Chair Kelly to step down next year as activist Elliott pushes for changes at airline
Southwest Airlines said Tuesday that executive chairman and former CEO Gary Kelly will retire next year and announced a board shake-up, moves that come as the carrier faces pressure for changes by activist investor Elliott Investment Management.