Volato Incorporated, a distinguished private aviation company and the foremost operator of HondaJets in the United States, announced today a significant expansion of its fleet, marking a 50% increase to a total of 24 HondaJet aircraft as of December 2023. This growth involves the incorporation of three new aircraft in December, comprising two directly acquired from Honda deliveries and one placed under the management of Volato. The year 2023 witnessed the integration of a total of eight new aircraft into Volato’s HondaJet fleet.

Arizona’s bustling travel season is in full swing, but for approximately seven million individuals in the United States grappling with dementia, contemplating or organizing a future trip can be daunting. In light of the new year, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) proudly announces the revival of its acclaimed Dementia Friendly Air Travel Workshop.

Airbus achieved a milestone by delivering its inaugural Airbus A321neo crafted at its latest A320 Family Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse. This aircraft, set to operate under Pegasus Airlines, a leading low-cost carrier in Türkiye, signifies the premiere handover from Airbus’ cutting-edge production facility. Nestled within the refurbished A380 “Jean-Luc Lagardère” building, this assembly line underscores Airbus’ dedication to modernization, addressing the burgeoning global demand for the A321neo, presently constituting almost 65% of Airbus’ A320 Family order backlog.

The FAA, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, granted Houston Airports $30 million in Airport Infrastructure Grants for Fiscal Year 2024 under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This grant is a significant portion of the $66.2 million allocated by the Biden Administration, supporting 66 projects in 23 states and Puerto Rico. These projects, funded by non-discretionary grants, are part of a $25 billion investment over five years to modernize U.S. airports, enhancing safety, expanding capacity, and upgrading equipment.

Passenger traffic at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) has shown significant improvement, reaching 80% of the levels seen before the onset of the pandemic. This resurgence aligns with the predictions made by the Airport Authority Hong Kong. Specifically, during the busy Christmas holiday travel period, the airport efficiently managed an influx of more than 160,000 passengers daily on both the 22nd and 23rd of December. Notably, the 23rd of December marked a milestone with a record-breaking 164,000 passengers handled in a single day since the pandemic began.

Malaysia Airlines has enhanced its in-flight entertainment by teaming up with the Universiti Malaya Centre for Continuing Education to introduce “Education on the Go” content.

SpiceJet flight SG 116 makes emergency landing in Varanasi after elderly passenger, Kalawati Devi, dies mid-air.

IndiGo halts Kanpur-Bengaluru flights due to engine issues; expands with new Ayodhya routes, reflecting aviation industry’s dynamic nature.

AAR CORP, a leading entity in delivering aviation services to both commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, recently inked a multi-year contract extension and amplification agreement for flight-hour flight-hour component support services with ASL Aviation Holdings DAC (ASL Airlines).

Riyadh Airports Company (RAC) has enlisted the expertise of Cognizant to enhance and optimize its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and business processes automation. The partnership is geared towards a comprehensive digital transformation in key areas such as finance, human resources, procurement, and planning, with the ultimate goal of elevating the overall traveler experience.