Airbus A220 faces serious production challenges
The Airbus A220 has become the latest victim of industry-wide supply chain problems, with late parts and quality issues challenging… Read More »
FAA introduces new restrictive limitations for Embraer E170s
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), following the lead of the Brazilian aviation authority Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC), has… Read More »
Emirates expands operations to Bangkok with additional daily A380 service
Emirates will see in the new year with a bang. Starting January 1, 2023, the airline will launch an additional… Read More »
How startup airlines are taking on the US market
Investing in airlines has traditionally been a rather risky proposition and yet, the aviation industry continues to exert a gravitational… Read More »
British Airways faces mounting flight delays due to software issues
British Airways passengers are facing long airport queues after an issue with flight planning software disrupted its transatlantic flights. According… Read More »
British Airways appoints full-time Master of Wine to elevate premium experience
British Airways has appointed a full-time Master of Wine in order to elevate its customers’ ground and in-flight premium experience…. Read More »
Malaysia Airlines sends final Airbus A380 to long-term storage in France
Malaysia Airlines has sent its final Airbus A380 to long-term storage in Tarbes, France. The 10-year-old A380-800 aircraft, registered 9M-MNF,… Read More »
COMAC delivers first domestically built ARJ21 regional jet to a foreign airline
Chinese state-owned aerospace manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) has delivered a single ARJ21 domestically built regional jet to… Read More »
World’s first Boeing 747-8 BBJ scrapped in US after just 30 flight hours
A Boeing 747-8 Business Jet (BBJ), the most luxurious ‘Queens of the Skies’ aircraft, will be dismantled at the Pinal… Read More »
Turbulent Hawaiian airlines flight leaves 36 hurt, 11 with serious injuries
36 people were hurt, with 11 sustaining serious injuries, after a Hawaiian Airlines flight encountered severe turbulence 30 minutes prior… Read More »
Kenya Airways issues warning about trapped funds in Malawi, could cut operations
Kenya Airways (KQ) has suspended its ticket sales to Malawi due to challenges in repatriating funds from the East… Read More »
Kenyan government prepared to sell stake in Kenya Airways to Delta
Kenya’s newly elected President William Ruto has told Bloomberg that the government is prepared to sell its entire stake in… Read More »
Mesa Airlines to swap American for United
US regional carrier Mesa Airlines Prepares an agreement with United Airlines after being dropped by American Airlines, reports indicate. On… Read More »
Six ways to enjoy flying during Christmas and the holiday season
Flying during the holidays can be bittersweet. While it’s the season to be jolly and reunite with loved ones, it’s… Read More »
FAA addresses water leaks on Boeing 787 flight equipment
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed an Airworthiness Directive (AD) that would address potential water pressure loss and subsequent… Read More »
Boom Supersonic finds pilot flight training and education partners
Boom Supersonic will be partnering with FlightSafety International (FSI) to train pilots, mechanics, and cabin crew for its upcoming Overture… Read More »
Emirates: Airbus sent engineers to deal with A380 wing spar cracks
Airlines operating older Airbus A380 aircraft have been reporting the development of wing spur cracks. This has delayed the return… Read More »
FAA lodges penalty against Vieques Air Link for flying with unqualified pilots
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $134,475 civil penalty against Vieques Air Link for allegedly conducting passenger flights… Read More »
Etihad Airways appoints former TAP Portugal exec as new chief financial officer
Etihad Airways has announced the appointment of Raffael Quintas as the airline’s new chief financial officer, effective immediately. Quintas replaces… Read More »
Air India order update: 190 Boeing 737 MAX, 30 787 aircraft
Air India is apparently continuing its negotiations with Boeing, as well as Airbus, as the newly-privatized airline looks to revamp… Read More »
Qantas boosts domestic operations; urges customers to use ‘COVID credits’
As flight operations normalize post-pandemic, Qantas is increasing its domestic capacity from March 2023. The Australian flag carrier said that… Read More »
Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 receive Canadian certification
Transport Canada (TC) granted type certificates to the Embraer E190-E2 and the E195-E2, opening up the possibility for Canadian airlines… Read More »