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The Best Airline & Airport On-Time Performance: The Global Leaders

By | 2024-05-04T14:58:37-04:00 May 4th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Airport Business, Airports|

Qatar Airways (QR) is this March’s global airline leader with an OTP of 87.36%, a 4-point increase over February’s performance. Pegasus Airlines (PC), a new name in the top-ranking list, has emerged as the runner-up in the global airline category with an OTP of 87.14%. Pegasus Airlines also showed the highest performance improvement among the [...]

Embraer’s Has No Plans for Direct Competition with Boeing 737 Max or Airbus A320

By | 2024-05-04T07:31:23-04:00 May 3rd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers|

Brazil's Embraer is not presently engaged in designing an aircraft to directly rival the Boeing 737 Max or the Airbus A320. Francisco Gomes Neto, Embraer's CEO, has clarified that although the company possesses the capability to develop a larger aircraft, they currently lack immediate plans to do so. According to Neto, embarking on such a [...]

Expedia Adjusts 2024 Growth Forecast Amid Vacation Rental Challenges

By | 2024-05-04T11:34:31-04:00 May 3rd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Hotel Business, Travel Business & GDS OTA|

Expedia, the prominent online travel agency, has revised its full-year revenue growth forecast for 2024, citing challenges in its vacation rental platform and underperformance in its business-to-consumer segment. This adjustment comes as gross bookings faced obstacles, impacting the company's overall revenue projections. The vacation rental unit experienced a notable drag, contributing to the downward revision [...]

Airbus Seeks Compensation to Absorb Struggling Spirit AeroSystems Operations, Sources Report

By | 2024-05-03T11:44:29-04:00 May 3rd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers|

In a bid to facilitate a potential merger deal between Spirit AeroSystems and Boeing, Airbus has reportedly requested financial compensation to absorb the struggling operations of Spirit AeroSystems. This demand has surfaced as a significant hurdle in the ongoing discussions between the supplier and its primary client, Boeing. According to sources familiar with the matter, [...]

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By | 2024-05-03T12:00:37-04:00 May 2nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Hotel Business, Hotels & Resorts, Travel Business & GDS OTA|

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China’s C919 Clears Post-Flight Safety Trials, Intensifying Competition with Airbus and Boeing

By | 2024-05-03T11:40:55-04:00 May 2nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Airline Business|

China's domestically developed narrowbody passenger aircraft, the C919, has successfully completed a series of rigorous post-flight safety assessments. This significant milestone is poised to bolster the C919's prospects in international markets, escalating competition with its counterpart, Boeing, amidst the American manufacturer's ongoing technical challenges. The completion of the "deep level" safety tests represents a pivotal [...]

Prima Air Expands into Asia-Pacific with New Hong Kong Base

By | 2024-05-02T15:56:10-04:00 May 2nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airport Business|

Prima Air, a prominent private charter company based in the United States, has launched a new base at the Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre (HKBAC) within the premises of Hong Kong International Airport. This strategic move marks Prima Air's foray into the Asia-Pacific region, aiming to cater to the growing demand for luxurious private jet [...]

Flight from Dallas to Tokyo Delayed Due to Pilot’s Alleged Excessive Drinking

By | 2024-05-03T12:39:40-04:00 May 2nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Services & MRO, Airline Business, Airlines, Safety|

A Japan Airlines flight bound from Dallas to Tokyo faced an unexpected delay when reports emerged that the pilot had consumed an excessive amount of alcohol before the scheduled departure. The incident, which occurred prior to takeoff, prompted the airline to ground the flight, highlighting concerns over the pilot's fitness to operate the aircraft. The [...]

Boeing’s Starliner: Safeguarding Against Hazardous ‘Black Zones’ on Journey to ISS

By | 2024-05-03T12:39:40-04:00 May 2nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Safety, Space & Satellite Business|

Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, set for an upcoming trip to the International Space Station (ISS), is equipped with advanced safety protocols to navigate away from potential danger zones known as "black zones." These zones represent areas where a spacecraft crew would face life-threatening conditions in the event of a system failure. NASA astronauts have underscored the [...]

Boeing Whistleblower Joshua Dean Passes Away Amid Safety Concerns

By | 2024-05-03T12:39:40-04:00 May 2nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers, Safety|

Joshua Dean, a former Boeing whistleblower, has tragically passed away, adding to a series of concerns surrounding safety issues within the aviation giant. His death comes just a month after another former Boeing employee was found deceased in his car. Dean's passing has raised questions and renewed attention on the safety practices within Boeing, particularly [...]

Introduce Your Clients to Gran Meliá Palacio de Isora

By | 2024-05-03T11:59:41-04:00 May 2nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Hotel Business, Hotels & Resorts, Travel Business & GDS OTA|

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Pakistan International Airlines Advances Privatization Plans with Shareholder Approval for Asset Transfer

By | 2024-05-02T08:47:14-04:00 May 2nd, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business|

In a significant move towards privatization, shareholders of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) have approved the transfer of non-core assets and liabilities to a newly formed holding company. This decision, ratified during an extraordinary general meeting in Karachi on April 20, aligns with PIA's strategy to streamline operations by segregating its core and non-core business segments. [...]

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