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FLOAT Alaska, the parent of US startup New Pacific Airlines, has put its entire fleet of four B757-200 aircraft up for auction. The sale, managed by Hilco Global, is scheduled for May 7, 2024. This move comes after the airline faced significant regulatory hurdles and failed to launch its planned

The International Air Transport Association's (IATA) 2023 safety report has been released, showing a year of record-breaking safety by several key metrics. The overall accident rate improved to 1.08 per million sectors, the lowest figure ever recorded by the organization. The fatality risk for passengers also reached

American Airlines has donated an Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) from an Airbus A320 to the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) campus in Norfolk, Virginia. This contribution is part of the airline's commitment to fostering the next generation of Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMTs). The APU, a critical component for

Shares of Joby Aviation experienced a significant pre-market surge following a White House announcement about a new initiative to support the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry. The program, led by the AAM Interagency Working Group, is designed to create a national strategy for integrating electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL)

Thrust Flight, a prominent flight training academy, has officially opened its fifth campus at Spinks Airport in Fort Worth. The new 29,000-square-foot facility is designed to address the ongoing airline pilot shortage. It features advanced simulators, classrooms, and dedicated maintenance and dispatch areas. This expansion significantly increases the academy&

Japanese eVTOL developer SkyDrive has reached a significant milestone by agreeing on a G-1 issue paper with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration. This document establishes the certification basis for its SD-05 aircraft, outlining the specific airworthiness and environmental standards required for FAA type certification. The agreement is a critical

Alaska Airlines has announced the appointment of three seasoned aviation professionals to new leadership positions in Europe, Asia, and the South Pacific. Alex Corey will serve as Managing Director for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, while Alun David takes the role of Managing Director for Asia, and Grant D’Arcy