Thomas Pallini
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The Boeing 737 Max is finding a second life as an airliner-turned-private jet. But customers still ask about its infamous 20-month grounding.
Only the wealthiest of travelers can afford to keep a Boeing airliner as a private jet. But Boeing is seeking to ease that burden with the 737 Max. → Read More
Only one US airline ranked in the top 5 for having the youngest fleet of aircraft in North America, with Canada and Mexico dominating — here's the full list
Canadian and Mexican ultra-low-cost airlines ranked higher than most US airlines. But one US airline did make the top spot. → Read More
The US government just allowed an Icelandic airline to offer flights between the US and Cuba. But buying tickets comes with restrictions.
Three US airlines objected to Icelandair operating flights between the US and Cuba but the US government nonetheless authorized the flights. → Read More
US airlines are combating the pilot shortage by raising pay, lowering requirements, and hiring from Australia
Delta Air Lines is no longer requiring college degrees for its pilots while a regional airline is offering bonuses of up to $40,000. → Read More
Boeing's new $442.2 million flagship plane is drawing interest from across the aviation industry. But delays are preventing it from realizing its potential.
Boeing is building what will be the world's largest twin-engine passenger jet that soon may be flying packages and shuttling the ultra-elite. → Read More
Ultra-low-cost airlines are flocking to Boeing's 737 Max, inking millions in orders as talk of safety concerns vanish
Boeing has seen particular success in selling a high-density variant of the Max that can seat 200 instead of its normal capacity of 178. → Read More
Why aviation and telecom companies like Verizon and AT&T are warring over the rollout of 5G, which opponents say can lead to flight delays and cancellations
Opponents of 5G say that its planned rollout will hinder cockpit instruments and jeopardize aviation safety, as well as lead to flight delays. → Read More
From shipping the COVID-19 vaccine to rescuing thousands of Afghan refugees, aviation helped mitigate some of the worst crises of 2021
The aviation industry proved to be a global citizen as it was a first responder to some of 2021's worst moments but also reconnected a fractured world. → Read More
A private airline using the HondaJet is launching charter flights starting at $4,000 per hour and just ordered 15 new planes
The HondaJet merges luxury with cost-saving economics for flights with four or fewer passengers. → Read More
United will make its case to be the unofficial US flag carrier by flying 8 of the 10 longest routes flown by US carriers in 2022
United wants to be America's leading long-haul carrier ahead of Delta and American. But that's only if the Omicron coronavirus variant allows. → Read More
Airfares are plummeting for early 2022 travel and it shows how terrified airlines are of the Omicron varient
Travelers can book round-trip tickets to South America for $170, Mexico for $175, Hawaii for $198, and Alaska for $228 from cities across the US. → Read More
Airbus just drew a heart in the sky with the last Airbus A380 ever to be built as the superjumbo jet era comes to a ceremonious end
Emirates will take home the last new production Airbus A380 in December after less than two decades of deliveries to airlines. → Read More
From dedicated check-in desks to chauffeured cars, here are the perks Big Tech enjoys for spending hundreds of millions on air travel each year
Big Tech spends hundreds of millions of dollars on air travel each year and airlines use every tool in their belt to keep them happy and loyal. → Read More
Delta flights from South Africa have been forced to make stops in places like Boston and Puerto Rico because of 'payload' issues
One possibility for the stops is that flights from South Africa to the US may have been more full following the discovery of the Omicron variant. → Read More
A private jet charter firm says it's seen more than 600 searches for flights out of South Africa since Omicron was identified
Private aviation has been the go-to for wealthy travelers looking to get out of COVID-19 hotspots and avoid lockdowns. → Read More
United and Delta's flights to South Africa will be impacted by new travel restrictions that throw a wrench in the recovery of international travel
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines had just started flying to South Africa again only to have their flights impacted by new travel restrictions. → Read More
The US is set to restrict travel from 8 countries on Monday because of the new Omicron coronavirus 'variant of concern'
The restricted countries include South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Eswatini, Malawi, and Namibia. → Read More
Cargo planes and air carriers won big at the Dubai Airshow thanks to the shipping crisis and pandemic
The shipping crisis has brought air cargo to the forefront of the aviation industry and the demand for cargo jets was shown in massive Dubai orders. → Read More
8 things we're looking forward to at the Dubai Airshow this week
Insider is attending the Dubai Airshow this week to get a firsthand look at the latest innovations in the aviation industry. → Read More
Airline staffers won't have to be vaccinated before the holiday travel season — but tension and uncertainty remain in wake of extended vaccine deadline
Employment lawyers told Insider that airlines may jeopardize future government contracts if they don't comply with the extended vaccination deadline. → Read More