Two sources who have direct knowledge of this matter say that Vinod Kanan, the Singapore Airlines CEO and Air India's Nipun Aggarwal, the commercial head of Air India are the frontrunners for the position of new CEO at Air India. This suggests that the search for the next CEO of India's second largest airline is close to completion. New Zealander Campbell Wilson announced last month that he resigned from the airline due to its persistent losses and regulatory scrutiny. One source said that the board of 'Tata Sons', the majority owners of the airline is currently discussing both names. There...

According to the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, a United Airlines plane struck a light post on its final descent into Newark International Airport on Sunday. The aircraft caused damage to both the pole and a truck traveling nearby. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, United Airlines Flight 169 hit a light pole while approaching Newark Liberty International Airport around 2 p.m. FAA said that the Boeing 767-400 was safely landed and had arrived from Venice, Italy. A spokesperson for United said that "our maintenance team is evaluating damage to aircraft." Our crew was removed from service...

According to the Port Authority of New York & 'New Jersey, a United Airlines aircraft struck a light post on its final descent into Newark International Airport on Sunday. The damage caused to the pole and to a tractor-trailer traveling along the highway nearby. United Airlines Flight 169?hit a light post on the New Jersey Turnpike at around 2:00 p.m. while on approach to landing at?Newark Liberty International Airport. This was according to the 'Federal Aviation Administration. FAA reported that the?Boeing 777 landed safely after arriving from Venice, Italy. Port Authority said that no injuries had been reported and minor...

Spirit Airlines announced on Sunday that it had almost completed refunding passengers and returning crew members to their homes following its decision to cease operation over the weekend. Spirit Airlines abruptly cancelled flights early Saturday morning. This left passengers and staff stranded in the U.S. as well as the Caribbean and Latin America. The airline had collapsed under financial pressures, including a steep rise in fuel costs due to the Iran War. Cirium, an aviation analytics firm, reported that the carrier had over 4,000 domestic flights planned through May 15. The company reported that most customers who paid with credit...

U.S. travelers were upset to hear of Spirit Airlines' closure on Saturday. They said that the closure of this ultra-low cost carrier eliminated one of their few options for air travel. Spirit Airlines abruptly canceled flights overnight, leaving passengers and staff stranded in the U.S. Caribbean and Latin America. The airline collapsed under financial pressures, including a sharp increase in fuel prices due to the Iran War. Former Spirit customers have praised the airline on social media sites such as Reddit or X where they vent their frustrations over delayed or cancelled flights. Reddit user AioliUpset7805 wrote on a thread...

The U.S. Government and major airlines scrambled on Saturday to assist stranded employees and passengers after the bankrupt discount airline Spirit Airlines ceased operation. This was the first industry casualty associated with the Iran War. The airline's collapse over night following a double-digit increase in jet fuel prices due to the Iran war will cost thousands of jobs. This is a major blow for President Donald Trump who had proposed $500 million in order to save Spirit, despite the opposition of many Republicans and some of his closest advisors. Spirit's failure highlights the unintended effects of the U.S. and Israel...

U.S. Transportation secretary?Sean Duffy stated Saturday that he did not 'think the government needed to bail out low cost airlines who?have asked for $2.5 billion in government relief due?to?high jet oil prices. "I'd say at this point, it's not necessary." They have cash. We would be the lender of last recourse if they wanted to go to the U.S. Government. Duffy said at a Newark Airport press conference after the collapsed of budget airline?Spirit Airlines that if they can find dollars on the private market, I think it's best for them. A group of U.S. low-cost airlines, including Frontier, Avelo...

Two sources who have direct knowledge of this matter say that Vinod 'Kannan, the Singapore Airlines CEO and Air India's commercial head Nipun Aggarwal will be the two frontrunners for the position of new CEO at Air India. This suggests that the search for the next CEO of India's second largest airline is close to completion. Last month, New Zealander Campbell Wilson announced his resignation as the airline faced persistent losses and regulatory oversight. One source said that the board of Tata Sons - the majority owner of 'airline' - is considering both names. There has not been a final...

The Labor Day holiday weekend in Mexico turned tragic on Friday when at least 11 people were killed and 31 injured after a 'tourist bus'?crashed? in the western state of Nayarit. The Nayarit government said that the bus was traveling from Jalisco and veered off of the highway near Amatlan de Canas. Officials said that the passengers were on their?way to a recreation center in Nayarit. Nayarit,?Jalisco and other emergency crews responded to the call. They closed the road and conducted rescue operations as well as investigated the cause of the accident. The Nayarit government shared photos of the bus...

The Wall Street Journal reported that Spirit Airlines, the bankrupt discount carrier, is about to stop operations after it failed to reach an agreement with bondholders, as well as the U.S. Government, on a bailout program. Last month, President Donald Trump said that his administration wanted to purchase the embattled carrier for the "right price." Later, sources said that the administration proposed $500 million of financing in exchange for warrants equal to 90% Spirit's equity. The?report, citing sources familiar with the issue, said that there had been disagreements within the Trump administration about whether and how the bailout should be...

The Oscar trophy that belongs to Pavel Talankin - the?Russian filmmaker who won this year's best documentary for "Mr. The Oscar statuette for 'Nobody Against Putin,' which was won by the?Russian director Pavel Talankin, who won best documentary this year for 'Mr. Talankin had been scheduled to fly on Lufthansa from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York to Frankfurt. David Borenstein, the co-director of his film, said that Transportation Security Administration (TSA), agents informed him that the statuette was a security risk. Borenstein posted on Instagram that a TSA agent had stopped him at the airport and told...

Sky News reported that British Airways pilots rejected IAG's proposal to overhaul their pay on Thursday. According to the report, the airline's proposals included a 4% pay rise, but were paired with a cut in pension contributions and the reduction of the hourly Flying Pay Bonus awarded to pilots. The rejection highlights the tensions between British Airways' pilots and the carrier, as they both seek to change long-term career and pay structures while offering modest wage increases. The British Airline Pilots' Association said that they had communicated the democratic decision of their members to British?Airways. While a pay deal for...