
Iranian forces shot down the Ukraine International Airlines plane on January 8, making what Tehran called a "disastrous mistake" as tensions flared with the United States.

Malaysia Airlines is set to expand its Economy Class flexible-fare options, with the new seats available across the network beginning 22 June.

Mexican flag carrier Aeroméxico has assured shareholders that it has no plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, following reports in local media which suggest the airline is tossing up the move.

JetBlue has bucked the trend in the airline industry and announced the addition of 30 new routes to its domestic network.

The Zephyr Seat claims to be the "first lie-flat seat for Premium Economy Class travellers on commercial flights".

The South African government has addressed a long-awaited rescue plan for the country's flag carrier, which calls for as much as 10bn rand ($580m USD) in fresh bailout funding.