US Dept of Transportation extends rest hours for flight attendants
The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that requires US flight attendants… Read More »
Atlas Air takes delivery of the second of four final Boeing 747-8 Freighters
Atlas Air announced that it has taken delivery of a Boeing 747-8 Freighter, the second of four new 747-8 Freighters… Read More »
Ryanair reports September traffic record with 15.9 million passengers carried
Irish budget carrier Ryanair carried 15.9 million passengers in September 2022, according to its latest traffic table released on October… Read More »
Two Singapore Airlines cabin crew assaulted in Melbourne near layover hotel
Two Singapore Airlines (SIA1) (SINGY) cabin crew members became victims of a random assault in Melbourne on the evening of… Read More »
Despite current challenges, is there growth ahead for European aviation?
Aviation may be facing a lot of challenges right now, but the long-term outlook is for growth, according to executives… Read More »
Nigeria’s ICAO member status elevated, improved safety standards recognized
After facing near collapse following the threat of international airlines exiting the sector, Nigerian aviation seems to have made a… Read More »
Boeing doesn’t anticipate FAA approval for MAX 10 before summer 2023
Boeing does not expect to win Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) approval for the 737 MAX 10 aircraft, the largest variant… Read More »
Canada’s WestJet 42 Boeing 737 MAX
Canadian low-cost carrier WestJet announced that it reached an agreement with airline manufacturer Boeing to place 42 Boeing 737-10s, with… Read More »
Myanmar National Airlines plane attacked by gunfire; one passenger injured
A passenger onboard a Myanmar National Airlines domestic flight suffered facial injuries when a bullet pierced the aircraft fuselage. The… Read More »
Russia loses seat at ICAO council. What now?
Accused of breaching the rules of the Chicago Convention on international aviation, Russia lost its seat among the primary members… Read More »
United Airlines halts flights to South Africa due to jet fuel shortage in Cape Town
A fuel shortage issue at South Africa’s Cape Town International Airport has prompted United Airlines to temporarily halt its Newark… Read More »
Nigeria Air may purchase some of China’s COMAC C919s
Nigeria Air, the proposed flag carrier of Nigeria, would consider purchasing some of China’s home-grown COMAC C919 narrow-body passenger aircraft,… Read More »
Around the world in eight vegetarian in-flight meals
World Vegetarian Day was founded in 1977 by the North American Vegetarian Society to bring awareness and promote the ethical,… Read More »
Malaysia Airlines to return inactive A380s to Airbus by 2023
Malaysia Airlines Bhd, an airline unit of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), is planning to return all six of its Airbus… Read More »
FAA says Boeing has not completed work needed for MAX 7 approval
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) told Boeing it has not completed safety tasks needed in order to certify the 737… Read More »
Airbus delivers 500th A350 passenger jet and introduces new production standard
European plane maker Airbus announced the delivery of the 500th A350 passenger aircraft and introduced a new production standard for… Read More »
Airlines cancel thousands of US flights due to Hurricane Ian
At least 2,000 passenger flights have been canceled as Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms ever recorded in… Read More »
Boeing, Airbus planes will “never be delivered” to Russia again
Sergei Chemezov, the head of Russia’s state conglomerate Rostec, has said that he believes Western aircraft manufacturers will “never” deliver… Read More »
China certifies home-grown COMAC C919 narrowbody jet
China has certified the COMAC C919, China’s home-grown passenger jet to compete with the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 family… Read More »
Two airliners collide while taxiing at London-Heathrow airport
A Korean Air Boeing 777 and an Icelandair Boeing 757 were involved in a ground collision at London-Heathrow Airport. The… Read More »
Taiwan’s China Airlines finalizes order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners
China Airlines, the state-owned flag carrier of Taiwan, has finalized an order for 16 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, with an option… Read More »
Will the Indian aviation market be the growth story of the next decade?
Commercial aviation in India is undergoing a major shake-up this year. IndiGo continues to lead the market as the country’s… Read More »
Face masks no longer required on AirAsia Malaysia flights
Air Asia is dropping the requirement for face masks on board Malaysia flights following a change in guidance from the… Read More »
Virgin Atlantic staff can choose the best uniform for them in new gender policy
Virgin Atlantic has changed its uniform code to allow cabin crew, pilots and ground teams the option to choose which… Read More »
Boeing delivers 100th 737-800 BCF to aircraft lessor AerCap
American aircraft manufacturer Boeing recently celebrated a milestone delivery, announcing that it had recently delivered the 100th contracted 737-800 Boeing… Read More »
How dependent is the tourism industry on private jets?
Private jets have become the center of attention in the last couple of days, and many have debated what should… Read More »