Adrian Schofield

1 week ago | aviationweek.com | Adrian Schofield

Air India is temporarily cutting back its international capacity to strengthen its schedule reliability, as cancellation numbers have increased due to Boeing 787 inspections and airspace closures. The carrier said it will reduce its international widebody capacity by 15% through at least mid-July...

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | Adrian Schofield

Korean Air has begun the process of obtaining regulatory approval for its plan to integrate its frequent flyer program with Asiana’s program, which is a key aspect of the merging of the two carriers. The airline confirmed that it sent its proposed mileage program integration plan to the Korean Fair...

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | Adrian Schofield

Air New Zealand has become the second non-Australian carrier to confirm plans to serve Sydney’s second international airport, which is due to open later this year. Air New Zealand said it intends to start flights from Auckland to Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) in mid-2027, subject to...

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | Adrian Schofield

An Air India Boeing 787-8 has crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport in India, according to local authorities. Flight AI-171 was bound for London Gatwick Airport. There were 242 people on board the aircraft, including two pilots and 10 cabin crew, a statement from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation said. It is not yet known if there are survivors. News footage shows clouds of black smoke rising from the crash site and the tail of the aircraft protruding from a building.

2 weeks ago | aviationweek.com | Adrian Schofield

Virgin Australia’s move to launch an initial public offering (IPO) highlights the carrier’s substantial footprint in a booming domestic market, and the impending debut of new international services via its partnership with Qatar Airways. The carrier is offering about 30% of its shares through the...