A weekly review of commercial flight
News: Top Headlines
Spirit Cuts 200 Jobs, Escorts Personnel from HQ
Spirit Airlines will eliminate approximately 200 nonunion positions across various departments.
Detailed Timeline of Flight J2-8243's Final Hours
A detailed transcript of radio communications documents the final hours of Flight J2-8243.
Lufthansa Closes Deal for 41% of ITA Airways
The Lufthansa Airlines Group has finalized its acquisition of a minority stake in ITA Airways.
IATA: Airlines Oppose the UK's ETA Price Hike
IATA rejects the UK Home Office's proposal to hike the electronic travel authorization fee by 60%.
Azul, GOL Enter Historic Merger Discussions
In a significant development for South American aviation, Azul and GOL begin merger talks.
Opinion
In Photos: Aviation Photography at Frankfurt Airport
Discover the locations for photography and the airlines that fly in and out of Frankfurt Airport.
This Week in Aviation History
1/13/1974: First Commercial Flight at DFW Airport
After half a century, Dallas Fort Worth International has become one of the world's busiest hubs.
Analysis
U.S. Hubs Dominate Top Ten Busiest Airports List
OAG today revealed the 2024 busiest airports, with four of the 10 busiest global hubs in the US.
Media
Get the Airways January Issue
The Airbus A321XLR is the latest iteration of the Airbus A320 family aircraft. Iberia bets part of its future long-haul strategy on the new long-range narrowbody. Find out more in the February 2025 issue of Airways.
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