As global supply chains become more fragmented and just-in-time delivery requirements more stringent, the financial architecture supporting these operations has grown exponentially more intricate. Finance leaders at cargo airlines, ground handlers and third-party logistics providers now need to account for the multifaceted way that value is exchanged across borders, partners and service tiers. Why revenue […]
Reaching 51,000 feet (15,544.8 meters) is a transformative moment in a pilot’s career, marking the transition from traditional flight into a realm that feels distinctly extraterrestrial. At this altitude, the familiar bright blue of the troposphere deepens into a rich, space-like indigo, and the horizon begins to exhibit a perceptible downward curve. This guide explores […]
Braathens Regional Airlines has completed a sale and leaseback (SLB) transaction for two ATR 72-600 aircraft with ACIA Aero Leasing. The turboprops, MSN 1348 and 1357, are deployed on regional routes in Sweden and Northern Europe under Braathens’ long-standing capacity agreement with SAS, supporting feeder traffic into the wider network. READ: Braathens agrees TCS deal with […]
The Toulouse Criminal Court has convicted two passengers for disruptive behaviour on a Ryanair flight, handing down suspended sentences of up to 10 months and a combined financial penalty exceeding €10,000. The ruling relates to an incident on 17 May 2025, when the passengers caused significant disruption on flight FR9251 from London Stansted to Ibiza. […]
Hybrid eVTOL developer Horizon Aircraft has priced a $20 million equity offering as it seeks to accelerate progress on its Cavorite X7 programme. The NASDAQ-listed company confirmed it has entered into a definitive agreement with institutional investors for the sale of approximately 9.25 million Class A ordinary shares, with gross proceeds expected to reach $20 […]
Delays can happen to flights for any number of reasons due to things like technical issues, bad weather, airport congestion or even late-boarding passengers. Of course, delays are often unexpected and unpredictable, and of course, any time an aircraft is delayed, it costs the airline money, and a delay can run into thousands of dollars. […]
Virgin Atlantic has confirmed a series of network adjustments for the Winter 2026/27 season, with a mix of route suspensions, permanent cancellations and new long-haul additions as the carrier continues to optimise capacity in response to shifting demand patterns. Winter suspensions: Dubai and Seattle paused The airline’s most notable seasonal change is the suspension of […]
Originally developed by the Canadian company Bombardier as the CSeries, the Airbus A220 program was later acquired and rebranded by Airbus. Today, the A220 has emerged as a low-risk, highly versatile solution for airlines adapting to shifting demand in the post-Covid aviation landscape.
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Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (LBE) held a full-scale disaster drill on Wednesday at 6:00 PM EST to fulfill its Part 139 obligation to the Federal Aviation Administration despite the fact that it no longer hosts commercial air service. That is because the abrupt demise of Spirit Airlines has left the small field without a scheduled […]