Google Allowed to Takeover ITA Software, But Not Without Conditions: DOJ
The United States Dept. of Justice on Friday announced that Google must fulfill some requirements in order to proceed with its proposed acquisition of ITA Software in order to protect competitiveness in airfare systems.
EU and Israel Reach Open Skies Agreement
All EU airlines will be able to operate direct flights to Israel from anywhere in the EU and Israeli carriers will be able to operate flights to airports throughout the EU, under the new agreement.
United Orders 30 Embraer E-175 76-Seat Aircraft
United announced an order for 30 Embraer E-175 on Monday evening, which will fly under their United Express fleet, with deliveries scheduled for 2014 to 2015. “At United, we are focused on modernizing our fleet, and we lo...
Gulf Diplomatic Crisis Hits Qatar Aviation
As part of a simmering political conflict, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the UAE, and Egypt have severed ties with Qatar, disrupting the region's aviation industry.
Kenya Airways to Lease Two Boeing 777-300ER Aircraft from GECAS
Kenya Airways announced Wednesday that it will acquire two new Boeing 777-300ER jets from GE Capital Aviation Services on a 12 year lease.