U.S. watchdog will review FAA oversight of key Boeing 737 MAX features
A U.S. government watchdog said on Thursday it will review the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversight of two safety features… Read More »
Alaska Air Cargo orders two Boeing 737-800BCF freighters
Alaska Air Cargo announced Boeing will provide the conversion work for two 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) to add to… Read More »
Saudi Arabian Airlines and Lufthansa Systems extend their partnership
Lufthansa Systems announces on Nov. 11 Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) as a new customer of its codeshare management and schedule… Read More »
How airlines plan to create a new generation of pilots
Even before the coronavirus pandemic grounded U.S. airlines in March 2020, a shortage of qualified pilots was looming. Today, even… Read More »
Air Astana leases three Boeing 787-9 from ALC
Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s flag carrier, has signed an agreement with Air Lease Corporation for the long-term lease of three Boeing… Read More »
Russia puts its newest Ka-62 civilian helicopter project on hold
The development and certification of the Kamov Ka-62 utility helicopter is being stopped, Russian aviation authority announced. The reason for… Read More »
Thai Airways considers bringing back the Airbus A380
As travel demand continues to recover in the region and internationally, Thai Airways International is considering the future of its… Read More »
Italy’s ITA Airways to boost fleet with 39 new aircraft in 2023
ITA Airways, the successor of Italy’s now-defunct flag carrier Alitalia, will introduce dozens of new planes into passenger service in… Read More »
Middle East Airlines A320 aircraft punctured by gunfire while landing in Beirut
A Middle East Airlines (MEA) aircraft came under fire while landing at Beirut International Airport (AIB) in Lebanon, with a… Read More »
Malaysia Airlines could double existing Boeing 737 MAX order
Malaysia Airlines is considering doubling its current firm order of 25 Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes. If confirmed, the airline… Read More »
WeSky launches in-seat power solution
Avionics start-up WeSky says its engineers have created a smart USB in-seat fast charging product that is the lightest on… Read More »
Sun Air Jets names Satcom Direct as preferred flight deck services provider
Private jet charter and management company Sun Air Jets has named Satcom Direct as its preferred supplier for flight deck… Read More »
Fly Angola grows fleet and adds first Q300
Fly Angola (EQ, Luanda) has doubled its fleet size with the recent delivery of two 50-seater aircraft from Avmax Aircraft… Read More »
FACC records “significant revenue increase” in Q3 2022
FACC, an Austria-based supplier of aircraft cabin technologies and lightweight systems, has released its financials for Q3 2022, which are… Read More »
Life-cycle analysis can eliminate “greenwashing”
Muirhead, a supplier of leather to the aviation, bus, coach, and rail industries, has advised the passenger transport sector to… Read More »
IFPL offers retrofit in-seat power system
Cobalt Aerospace, part of the IFPL Group, has launched a service for in-seat power systems, intended to offer a simple… Read More »
Startup launches lightweight 60W in-seat power system
Avionics start-up, WeSky, has launched a 60W USB in-seat power system designed to enable fast charging for passengers’ PEDs, at… Read More »
Airbus has started Airbus A321 production in Tianjin
Airbus’ production line in Tianjin has become a successful role model in Sino-European cooperation, and it continues to show how… Read More »
Silk Way West Airlines orders four Boeing 777-8 Freighters
Silk Way West Airlines have finalized an order of two Boeing 777-8 Freighters, with options for two additional airplanes. The… Read More »
United gives pilots 5% raises early after contract talks turn rocky
In 2020, the Chicago-based carrier and the Air Line Pilots Association, which represents United’s more than 13,000 pilots, agreed to… Read More »
Airbus spots Asia’s demand for large jets in post-COVID era
Airlines in the Asia-Pacific region are gearing up for their post pandemic operations. With COVID-19 restrictions to various regions being… Read More »
Thai Airways is looking for a new home for six Boeing 777-200s
Thai flag carrier Thai Airways International has announced the sale of six Boeing 777-200 aircraft. Under terms of the Letter… Read More »
China certifies the Embraer E190-E2 with E195-E2 to follow
Embraer announced that its E190-E2 became the first aircraft in the E2 family to be certified in China after receiving… Read More »
Rachet strap punctures Link Airways plane mid-air, injuring three
Three passengers were assessed for minor injuries after a Link Airways SAAB 340 turboprop suffered fuselage damage during departure from… Read More »
Emirates does not expect to receive new aircraft until 2024
Announcing a “record performance”, Emirates insisted that no new aircraft will be delivered to the airline until 2024, which is… Read More »
Unum Aircraft Seating joins Green Cabin Alliance
Aircraft business class seating manufacturer Unum Aircraft Seating is joining the Green Cabin Alliance as its first seating manufacturer member…. Read More »