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Qatar Air takes delivery of first MAX jet

: BTN News; Monday, 17 April 2023

Qatar Airways has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX 8. The aircraft will be deployed on the airline's shorter international routes.

Southwest continues its Hispanic student travel program

: BTN News; Monday, 17 April 2023

The USA's Southwest Airlines is again accepting applications for its annual program that allows Hispanic students to stay connected with their families by providing flight coupons.

Rex takes Dovetail stake

: BTN News; Monday, 17 April 2023

Australia's Rex Airlines has taken a 20 per cent stake in Australian electric powerplant developer Dovetail Electric Aviation, a Sydney-based joint venture created by Dante International and Sydney Aviation Holdings that is focused on the conversion of turbine-powered aircraft to electric propulsion.

Ryanair calls for ATC strike remedy

: BTN News; Monday, 17 April 2023

Ireland's Ryanair has told the European Union it's been forced to cancel flights affecting more than 627,000 passengers over three months due to air traffic controller (ATC) strikes in France.

Boeing faces B737 MAX 'family' production delays

: BTN News; Monday, 17 April 2023

In the latest problem for the company, Boeing says production issues are going to delay deliveries of a "significant number" of its 737 MAX family planes.

Copa tips 11pc growth in passenger numbers

: BTN News; Monday, 17 April 2023

Panama's Copa Airlines is planning three new routes and more flights to select destinations as it gears up for an 11 per cent growth in passenger numbers compared to last year (from 15.72 million to 16.1 million).

Jetstar launches weekend sale

: BTN News; Monday, 17 April 2023

Australia's Jetstar has launched a ‘weekend fare frenzy’ sale with flight deals starting from A$39 for bookings that close at midnight on Monday, April 17, unless sold out prior.

Thai carriers adding to fleets

: BTN News; Monday, 17 April 2023

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand is set to approve requests by the country's Thai Airways International for six more jets as well as requests by units of Lion Air, VietJet Air and Thai AirAsia, government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said.

Vietnam Air to add Hanoi-Melbourne service

: BTN News; Friday, 14 April 2023

Vietnam Airlines is to launch twice-weekly flights from Hanoi in Vietnam to Melbourne, Australia from June 01.

Sydney airport welcomes 50th carrier

: BTN News; Friday, 14 April 2023

Australia's Sydney Airport says it's now handling 50 airlines, more than ever before.

Another 17 US passengers referred to FBI for criminal investigation

: BTN News; Friday, 14 April 2023

The USA's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it already has referred 17 unruly passengers to the FBI for criminal investigation this year, taking the total for violent and threatening incidents on planes to more than 250 since late 2021.

Industry focusing more on cyber security, says GlobalData

: BTN News; Friday, 14 April 2023

The travel and tourism sector has become a prime focus for cyber attacks in recent times, resulting in ransomware incidents arising from data breaches.