Aviation Analysis – Industry Travel News

TOULOUSE, France — Airbus is preparing a major upgrade for its best-selling A320 Family as the aircraft manufacturer seeks to improve production efficiency, reduce manufacturing complexity, and keep its single-aisle aircraft competitive well into the next decade.

The new package, known as STEP4—short for Synchronized Targeted Embod...

SunExpress Passenger Faces Assault and Additional Criminal Charge After Incident on Flight to Germany

A passenger aboard a SunExpress flight from Turkey to Germany was arrested after allegedly assaulting a flight attendant during a dispute over seating arrangements, with the incident escalating further when he reportedly insulted German police officers following the aircraft’...

Gulf carrier once planned nonstop Doha-Las Vegas flights, but changing geopolitical realities halted the expansion before launch

Qatar Airways once set its sights on connecting Doha with Las Vegas, aiming to become the first Gulf carrier to offer nonstop service to Nevada’s entertainment capital. Although the route was announced with plans to begin operations in early 2018, i...

Airline Says Leaked Internal Memo Did Not Reflect Official Ticket Change Policy

CHICAGO — United Airlines has reversed guidance contained in a leaked internal memo that appeared to allow passengers to switch flights for free if they did not want to travel through the newly renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Seoul Incheon Tops Global Rankings as World’s Busiest Airports Continue Raising Service Standards

Airports serving more than 70 million passengers annually face some of the aviation industry’s greatest operational challenges, from managing security checkpoints and baggage systems to coordinating thousands of daily flights. Yet a select group of global hubs continues to demons...