Experts puzzled by sudden nosedive of ‘safest’ Boeing 737 jet in China
The Chinese plane that crashed yesterday afternoon was considered one of the safest in the world, according to aviation experts…. Read More »
How airlines are flying polar “Cold War” routes to Asia again
The closure of Russian airspace to some international carriers, including many in Europe, has forced airlines to seek alternate routes…. Read More »
Boeing 737-800 passenger jet crashes in China with 132 people on board
A China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 with 132 people on board plunged midflight and crashed in a mountainous area of… Read More »
Panama’s Bocas Air grounded amid safety checks
Bocas Air (Panamá City Paitilla) has suspended flight operations following a directive from Panama’s civil aviation authority (Autoridad de Aeronautica… Read More »
Putin is ‘kidnapping’ Irish planes with new law that traps foreign-owned jets in Russia
Putin has passed a new law to keep foreign-owned aircraft in Russia, blocking sanctions which say the planes should be… Read More »
Nigerian carriers form Spring Alliance
Six Nigerian airlines have come together in what they term the “Spring Alliance” aimed at commercial cooperation and operational support… Read More »
Irish civil aviation authority rescinds Russia-based COAs
Following on from its counterpart in Bermuda, the Irish Aviation Authority says it has now also revoked certificates of airworthiness… Read More »
Airlines Ramp up Pilot Training Programs as Travel Increases
As air travel continues to increase across the country, Alaska Airlines has joined a growing list of U.S. carriers addressing… Read More »