The merger between Korean Air and Asiana Airlines continues to plod along, with further agreements in place as the airlines head towards the integrated operations date. Both Korean Air’s board of directors and Asiana Airlines’ shareholders have formally approved the merger agreement, finalising a major milestone as the two airlines prepare to launch an integrated airline … [Read more...]

Jetstar Japan is edging closer to no longer being part of the Qantas Group, with a binding agreement signed for its future. The agreement signed by the Qantas Group and Japan Airlines (JAL) will allow the change in Jetstar Japan’s (JJP) shareholder structure through a share buyback transaction. Under the agreed structure, the Development Bank of Japan, Inc. (DBJ) will … [Read more...]

In positive news for Gatwick Airport, the airport has won its case in the Court of Appeal for its Northern Runway expansion, allowing the airport to operate with two runways in the future. Gatwick airport from the air - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.    The move follows the initial approval of the second runway by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander on 21st … [Read more...]

It seems things haven't worked out for IndiGo, with the airline planning to discontinue using Norse Atlantic Boeing 787-9 aircraft to operate flights and return them to Norse. InterGlobe Aviation Limited ("IndiGo") will discontinue the ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) agreement from the 1st November 2026. This is an expansion of the returned aircraft. On … [Read more...]

We've covered the AeroSHARK film that can be installed on aircraft to help with drag reduction a few times. Well, it seems that Lufthansa Technik and its partner Surventis are getting the next generation of the AeroSHARK ready for testing. Lufthansa Technik are testing a new generation of materials for wings and tail assembly in flight operations with an Airbus A319 … [Read more...]

It seems that the Electric Air Taxi dream is still alive, with Joby and Virgin Atlantic signing a multi-year agreement that builds on Joby’s existing exclusivity arrangement with Delta Air Lines. The agreement formalises the partnership the companies first announced in 2025 to bring Joby's air taxi service to the UK. The agreement converts the partnership announced in … [Read more...]

Many delicate things are transported by air - be it humans, medicines, cargo, cars, or other live animals - including Horses. Chapman Freeborn Group has supported a specialist live-animal charter operation, moving 121 Mongolian horses between Ulaanbaatar and Hanoi. This was delivered through close collaboration between Chapman Freeborn’s Asia Pacific team and Intradco … [Read more...]

In the age of chasing every sustainability win, Delta Air Lines will install a finlet modification package from  Vortex Control Technologies (VCT) across its Boeing 737-800 and 737-900ER fleet, with 240 aircraft to be fitted. Wait... Finlets? How Finlets work Finlets are aerodynamic devices installed on the aft fuselage of an aircraft that reshape airflow, reduce drag … [Read more...]

With the merger between Korean Air and Asiana Airlines drawing closer to its conclusion, Asiana's membership in Star Alliance will come to an end. Asiana Airlines will formally leave Star Alliance on December 16, 2026, 23:59 Korea Standard Time. The airline joined the Star Alliance in 2003, providing access to Asia and destinations worldwide. Star Alliance and Asiana … [Read more...]