Boeing published this report: A lot can happen in 15 years – just ask 787 Engineering leader Tyler Savell. He had just joined Boeing as a Systems Integration intern a few months before the 787 Dreamliner received type certification on Aug. 26, 2011. “I remember there was a lot of anticipation at that time because […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum28 Aug
Air Canada on August 28, 2026 announced a new mobility aid travel policy designed to make travel simpler, more consistent and less stressful for customers who travel with mobility aids, including customers participating in adapted sports. The new policy gives customers requiring the use of mobility aids, or travelling with adaptive sports equipment greater flexibility […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum28 Aug
American Airlines is refreshing its onboard experience with a new menu of complimentary inflight snacks that offer a wider variety of sweet and savory options to Main Cabin guests. Guided by customer feedback and thoughtful testing, the updated lineup reflects how customers snack throughout the day while bringing greater choice and variety to the Main […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum27 Aug
Northeast Airlines and Travel, Inc., (Chicago) is a new contemporary revival carrying the heritage name and historic “Yellowbird” identity of the classic American carrier, has taken significant steps toward launching commercial cargo flying and establishing supporting aviation services. Operating from a Chicago base, the company is building out a dual business model that combines scheduled air […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum26 Aug
The first Islander to be fully built in the UK since Britten-Norman repatriated production to Bembridge has begun its ground test program, with first flight targeted for September. Delivery to the Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS) will follow completion of flight testing and customer preparation, and the company is opening its production line to […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum26 Aug
Flagship® Dining, the premium American Airlines sit-down dining experience available in Flagship® lounges at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Miami International Airport (MIA), is expanding access eligibility to more customers. To further enhance the experience, American is introducing an exclusive wine and chocolate pairing featuring KHK Wines and K+M Extravirgin Chocolate for Flagship® Dining guests. Chef […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum25 Aug
JetBlue Airways on August 24, 2026 announced that its second BlueHouse™ airport lounge will officially open at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) Terminal C at 5 a.m. ET on Thursday, August 27, 2026. With the opening of BlueHouse in JetBlue’s second largest focus city, the airline also announced it will expand its lounge access to […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum25 Aug
On August 20, 2026, a twin-engine turboprop Cessna 441 Conquest II, operated by Anchorage-based charter operator Security Aviation, crashed near a remote military installation in southwest Alaska, resulting in the deaths of all eight people aboard. The flight was an on-demand charter contracted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to transport personnel on an […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum21 Aug
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK) on August 20, 2026 welcomed Frontier Airlines’ return to Oakland with a celebratory inaugural event marking the launch of new nonstop service to Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas (LAS). The airline’s return restores a popular travel option for Bay Area residents and visitors, strengthening connectivity between the […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum21 Aug
United Airlines and CAE today celebrated the first phase of expansion at the world’s largest pilot training facility, adding 40 new CAE training devices (a combination of full-motion and fixed simulators) since 2022. United’s Flight Training Center in Denver now has eight total buildings, nearly 700,000 square feet of training space, the equivalent of 12 […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum21 Aug
Alaska Airlines announced: Alaska Airlines has announced a multi-year partnership with Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold, launching a Seattle-rooted campaign that uses football-season energy to spotlight the airline’s global growth and newest nonstop routes from Seattle to Paris and Athens. The campaign showcases Seattle hometown pride, Alaska employees and a remarkable guest experience as the airline […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum20 Aug
Top airline news stories for August 19, 2026 are affecting these airlines (click the link for the full details): Bamboo Airways SereneAir National Airlines Aeromexico ANA Japan Airlines Sky Alps Europe TUI Airlines (Netherlands) Air Arabia (UAE) Korean Air
World Airline News•Bruce Drum19 Aug
El Al Israel Airlines has announced a brand partnership with Israeli AmericanBasketball player, Deni Avdija. The partnership is the first-of-its-kind with EL AL, kicking off with a video, digital and print campaign where Deni will be prominently featured. This campaign will launch today and will run throughspring 2027 and will be available on Hulu, Prime Video, Disney, Roku TV, Meta, Google as well as YouTube. In the advertisement, Deni proudly displays his life in America, showcasing his […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum19 AugTop airline news stories for August 18, 2026 are affecting these airlines (click the link for the full details): American Airlines airBaltic WestJet Swoop Nepal Airlines Fiji Airways Somali Airlines
World Airline News•Bruce Drum18 Aug
The Pohnpei State Government formally received a delegation from start-up carrier One Pacific Airways, led by Public Relations Liaison Aspen Apis, who presented the airline’s strategy to expand domestic and regional air connectivity across the Federated States of Micronesia. The aviation initiative is backed by Da Yang Corporation, an enterprise with more than $200 million […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum18 AugTop airline news stories for August 17, 2026 are affecting these airlines (click the link for the full details): SAS Allegiant Sundair Southwest Airlines AirAsia SKY Airline Brussels Airlines Norse Atlantic Airways Pegasus Airlines SriLankan Airlines Link to the gallery: https://airlinersgallery.smugmug.com/Airline-News-Daily/202682-August-16-31-2026-Airline-Headline-News
World Airline News•Bruce Drum17 Aug
In response to the emergency facing Colombia, Abra Group launched a humanitarian air bridge this past Saturday and Sunday to transport essential aid to the Colombian Coffee Region. The operation, carried out jointly by GOLLOG and Avianca Cargo, made it possible to complete two cargo flights on a Boeing 737 from São Paulo, via Bogotá, […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum17 Aug
Top airline news stories for August 15, 2026 (click the link for the full details): Frontier Airlines expands its international routes Economic challenges at Nepal Airlines Hawaiian Airlines prepares for Tropical Storm Lala Air Seoul prepares for its merger Capital Airlines to return to Vancouver
World Airline News•Bruce Drum15 Aug
Avianca Cargo transported 60 tons of humanitarian aid from Miami to Cali on Friday, leveraging its logistics capabilities to support response and recovery efforts in areas affected by the recent earthquakes in Colombia. Of the 60 tons transported, 9 tons consisted of aid coordinated by the Government of Colombia, while 51 tons were donated by […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum15 AugTop airline news stories for August 14, 2026 (click the link for the full details): Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX) reports a loss, will add 5 more A320s Neos adds new routes to Mexico American Airlines begins the upgrade of its Boeing 777-300ER fleet Delta to launch its first international route from Austin Emirates upgrades the […]
World Airline News•Bruce Drum14 Aug