Emirates shows off the first retrofitted A380 superjumbo jet
A retrofitted Emirates A380 superjumbo jet has re-entered passenger service. It is the first of 120 Dubai-based airline planes to… Read More »
Jetstar Airbus A320 flight from Tokyo evacuated in Nagoya after bomb threat
A Jetstar Airbus A320 plane diverted to Nagoya in central Japan after a bomb situation was declared mid-flight. The incident… Read More »
What to expect from European aerospace giant Airbus in 2023
Let’s take a look at the horizon and see what is in store for the European aerospace giant in the… Read More »
U.S. FAA names 24 experts to review Boeing’s safety management processes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Thursday Jan. 5 it had named 24 experts to review Boeing’s safety management processes… Read More »
Russian MRO set to make parts for Western aircraft
Aeroflot’s need to maintain its Boeing and Airbus fleets while Russia remains subject to sanctions imposed for its invasion of… Read More »
U.S. FAA names experts to review Boeing safety culture after fatal crashes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Thursday Jan. 5 it had named 24 experts to review Boeing’s safety management processes… Read More »
The Cost and Complexity of Aircraft Painting
Aircraft painting is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of the aviation industry. Dean Baldwin Painting, a 57-year-old aircraft painting… Read More »
FAA forms 24-expert group to review Boeing safety management processes
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected a group of aviation experts who will review safety-related issues at Boeing. The… Read More »
First project shipment for K+N’s Boeing 747-8F
Kuehne + Nagel (K+N) has completed its first engine shipment using its Boeing 747-8F aircraft. The team in Chicago transported… Read More »
Which aircraft do airline cabin crew love to work on?
Do cabin crew have a favorite aircraft? Cabin crew can be trained on up to four aircraft types at a… Read More »
MYAirline partners up with Geven for sustainable A320 aircraft seating
MYAirline, a Malaysian low-fare carrier, has become the first APAC carrier to have eco-friendly seats installed on its fleet. The… Read More »
Lufthansa to bring back all stored Airbus A340-600s
Lufthansa will bring back all its stored Airbus A340-600 aircraft to service due to the anticipated demand for air travel… Read More »
Hawaiian Airlines orders two Boeing 787s while deferring deliveries
Hawaiian Airlines ordered two additional Boeing 787s, supplementing its previous order for 10 aircraft of the type. However, the carrier… Read More »
MYAirline opts for Geven’s superEco seats
MYAirline, a new Malaysia-based low-cost airline established in January 2021, has partnered with Geven for the fitment of its ‘superEco’… Read More »
Iberia’s new A350 brings in a new standard
In 2018 Iberia became the first airline to fly a A350 with a new production standard (NPS), and the airline… Read More »
Irish aircraft leasing company sues insurers for $28M over jet held in Russia
An Irish aircraft leasing company has sued a Lloyd’s of London syndicate and another insurer for $28.7 million in London… Read More »
Maldivian receives its first ATR 72-600
Maldives’ national airline, Maldivian, has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600 from the Franco-Italian regional aircraft manufacturer, ATR. This… Read More »
FedEx begins retires its remaining McDonnell Douglas MD-10-30(F)s
FedEx Express, the arm of FedEx that runs the transport company’s airline, has yet to operate its McDonnell Douglas MD-10Fs… Read More »
US Congressman resumes job as Hawaiian Airlines A330 pilot
For US Congressman Kai Kahele, life after politics is about to take off. The US Representative, who served one term… Read More »
China’s COMAC announces delivery of 100th ARJ21 jet
COMAC, China’s state-owned commercial aircraft manufacturer, celebrated the delivery of the 100th ARJ21-700 jet on December 29. The milestone had… Read More »
More than 170 killed in fatal plane crashes including China flight disaster in 2022
Six fatal air accidents during 2022 claimed 174 lives of passengers and crew, together with four people on the ground…. Read More »
BOC Aviation orders 40 new Boeing 737-8 Max aircraft
BOC Aviation Limited has announced that it has agreed to purchase 40 new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. All aircraft… Read More »
airBaltic shores up fleet, takes delivery of 39th Airbus A220-300
Latvian airline airBaltic has taken delivery of its 39th Airbus A220-300 jet, further extending its lead as the world’s largest… Read More »
Korean Air CEO says Asiana Airlines takeover will be completed in 2023
Korean Air has entered the final stage of completing the acquisition of its local rival Asiana Airlines and is expected… Read More »
Russia’s Aeroflot buys 10 stranded Boeing 777s from Irish lessor
Russia’s flag carrier Aeroflot has purchased 10 stranded Boeing 777 jets from Irish aircraft leasing companies. The Moscow-based airline recently… Read More »
Aerolineas Argentinas to aquire 737-800F freighters
Argentina-based airline Aerolineas Argentinas will acquire freighters for the first time this year. The government-owned Buenos Aires-based airline currently has… Read More »