Qatar Airways has been named the best airline for business class travel in 2025, thanks to its innovative Qsuite. This seat is special because it lets passengers work together or have some privacy when they need to rest. The Qsuite is not available on all flights, so travelers need to check if it's on their route. The Skytrax World Airline Awards also recognized oth...
The aviation industry is in a tough spot. The government shutdown is causing big problems for air traffic controllers. These essential workers are not getting paid, and it's affecting their lives and the economy. Leaders from major airlines are speaking out. They met with Vice President JD Vance to discuss the impact of the shutdown. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby ...
Thanksgiving is coming up, and things are not looking good for travel. The government is shut down, and that's causing big problems. Air traffic controllers are working without pay, and that's making people worry about delays and cancellations. At the White House, a meeting happened with important people from airlines and unions. They talked about how the shutdown i...
Stratos Jets has just added its 12th franchise to its growing network. This expansion comes after a successful launch of its franchise model last year. The company has been receiving a lot of interest, with over 200 inquiries from potential franchise owners. The new franchise owners come from different backgrounds. Some have spent years in the private aviation indus...
The U. S. is pushing for a name change and funding cut for a UN aviation program that supports women's involvement in the industry. The program, currently called the Gender Equality Programme, is managed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The U. S. wants to rename it to the Empowerment Program for Women, arguing that the term "gender" is too ide...
The aviation industry is under pressure to go green. But making planes eco-friendly is no easy task. Batteries are too heavy and bulky for long flights. So, what's the alternative? Sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, is emerging as a temporary fix. It's not perfect, but it's a step forward until better battery technology arrives. The current process of making...
Southwest Airlines is making some big changes. They are saying goodbye to 1, 750 corporate workers. That's about 15% of their corporate staff. This is a big deal for a company that has over 72, 000 full-time or full-time equivalent workers. The CEO, Bob Jordan, said it was a tough decision. He knows it's hard to say goodbye to people who have been a big part of the ...
First flying in 2008, Embraer's Phenom 100 is the entry-level business jet for the Brazilian manufacturer. It has evolved in many ways. The Phenom 100E added spoilers for better performance. Its successor, the 100EV, swapped engines for more thrust and updated avionics. The latest model, the 100EX, debuted at NBAA 2023, featuring a safety system called ROAAS, which h...
Honda Aircraft Company's journey from a small research project in the 1980s to a major player in the private aviation industry is nothing short of remarkable. The HondaJet Elite II, their latest creation, is turning heads with its innovative features. Let's dive into what makes this aircraft so special. First off, the interior cabin of the HondaJet Elite II is spaci...
Business travelers are big players in the aviation industry's carbon emissions, especially in the U. S. where they account for around 10% of total emissions. While commercial jets are the larger culprit, business travelers using scheduled flights or private jets need greener options. The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) thinks having the right information is...