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 »
Emirates A380 Dubai-Perth service to return earlier than expected
Perth, Australia can expect to see the Superjumbo jet earlier than expected after the Emirates A380 service is brought forward… Read More »
Etihad Airways reinforces US expansion with new A350s and JetBlue partnership
Etihad Airways has reinforced its position in the US market by increasing flights from New York’s John F. Kennedy International… Read More »
Aeroflot CEO could create a new hub close to border with North Korea, China
Russian flag carrier Aeroflot is considering switching its focus to the regional aviation market after western sanctions have barred access… Read More »
VietJet Air to receive first batch of Boeing 737 MAX planes by 2028
Vietnamese low-cost carrier VietJet Air and US-based planemaker Boeing have agreed to a delivery schedule for 200 Boeing 737 MAX… Read More »
Volotea flight goes around after approaching French airbase for landing
A Volotea Airbus A319 began to approach the Landivisiau naval airbase in Brittany before going around and landing at the… Read More »
Saudi Arabia to set up third new global airline alongside RIA, Saudia
Saudi Arabia appears to be on a roll when it comes to establishing new airlines, with the country reportedly devising… Read More »
Adria Airways CEOs Schuster, Kowarsch face €78 million lawsuit
Former executives of now-defunct Slovenian airline Adria Airways, Arno Schuster and Holger Kowarsch, are facing a €78 million ($77.9 million)… Read More »