Turkish flight simulators now off-limits to Russian pilots
The latest round of international sanctions has significantly impacted upon aircrew training and licensing processes across Russian operators. Now, EASA-approved… Read More »
Jazeera Airways operates first flight to China
Kuwait-based carrier Jazeera Airways has expanded its route network by adding a flight to Xian, China. The flight will operate… Read More »
New low-cost carrier Arajet takes off with 737 MAX fleet
Arajet Airlines, the Dominican Republic’s new low-fare airline, has officially launched commercial operations with its first scheduled passenger flight between… Read More »
American Airlines discloses data breach after phishing scam in employee email
Are you an American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) account holder? Then we suggest checking your email. The airline has confirmed that… Read More »
Chinese regulator meets Boeing to review 737 MAX operation
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) organized a meeting with Boeing in Zhoushan, Zhejiang on September 14, 2022, to… Read More »
Air New Zealand inaugural flight to NYC completes return journey amidst luggage issue
Air New Zealand’s inaugural direct flight from Auckland Airport (AKL) to New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) has completed… Read More »
British Airways and LHR make arrangements to ensure silence on Queen’s funeral
United Kingdom’s flag carrier British Airways (BA) and London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR) have made arrangements to their flights and schedules… Read More »
Australia’s Rex to finalize National Jet Express takeover in September
Australia’s largest regional air carrier Regional Express, also known as Rex, has received regulatory approval from the Foreign Investment Review… Read More »
What ever happened to Elvis Presley’s fleet of private jets?
As a new biopic about Elvis Presley, directed by Baz Lurhmann, hits the silver screen, there’s been a renewed interest… Read More »
Air New Zealand completes first direct flight to New York
Air New Zealand’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on September 17, 2022, after the… Read More »
Chinese-Russian CR929 faces complete redesign
The consortium between China’s COMAC and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has resumed preliminary design of the CR929 long-range wide-body… Read More »
Screaming passenger attempts to hijack EasyJet A320 plane mid-air
An easyJet Airbus A320 aircraft, which was supposed to fly to Paris, diverted to Lyon after one of the passengers… Read More »
Boeing to remarket 737 MAX jets ordered by China
Boeing will remarket some 737 MAX aircraft built for Chinse customers but cannot be delivered because the country’s aviation regulator… Read More »
Ethiopian Airlines opens a five-star in-terminal hotel at Addis Ababa hub
Ethiopian Airlines (EA) has announced the completion of the first phase of its five-star Ethiopian Skylight In-Terminal Hotel at Addis… Read More »
Wizz Air targets 500-plane fleet by 2030, plans to buy 75 A321neos
Hungarian ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air plans to exercise its option to purchase 75 Airbus A321neo passenger planes with the goal… Read More »
Passenger dies while boarding Kenya Airways flight to Mombasa
A passenger died while boarding Kenya Airways (KQ) flight KQ612 from Nairobi to Mombasa after developing “breathing issues” on September… Read More »
United and Emirates form historic commercial partnership
United Airlines and Emirates have formed a historic partnership, marking a big step towards establishing a cordial relationship between the… Read More »
Private jets come to rescue amid air travel woes
Airline delays, endless flight cancellations, and unprecedented levels of travel chaos have become the norm in many airlines, making private… Read More »
India’s DGCA to tighten alcohol tests for pilots and cabin crew
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is reintroducing mandatory alcohol tests for both flight and cabin crew as part… Read More »
One in two flights canceled in France over ATC strike
The French Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGAC) is asking airlines to reduce their flight schedule by half on September… Read More »
How will UK flights be affected by the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II?
The UK aviation industry is preparing for significant disruption ahead of Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral next week. The country’s aviation… Read More »
Russian pilots should repair aircraft themselves, says official
Russia’s pilots should become mechanics and learn how to maintain aircraft themselves, according to the country’s Deputy Minister of Industry… Read More »
Airbus vs Boeing: who dominated the market during summer 2022?
Airbus and Boeing, two of the world’s largest aircraft manufacturers, have revealed their orders and deliveries data for summer 2022…. Read More »
A daring rescue: Wizz Air flies an Airbus A320 out of Ukraine
Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air managed to fly one of its aircraft out of Ukraine, even though the country’s airspace… Read More »
Lufthansa pilots agree to ‘no strike’ deal until June 2023
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) pilots will not go on strike until June 30, 2023, pilot union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) announced in… Read More »
Air India eyes major fleet expansion, aims to add 30 jets within 15 months
Air India’s new owner Tata Group seems eager to invest millions after revealing plans to expand the major Indian airline’s… Read More »