EasyJet to firm order for 56 A320neos and convert a planned order to 18 A321neos
British low-cost carrier easyJet has firmed up an order for 56 Airbus A320neo aircraft, for which it already has purchase… Read More »
Is Lufthansa preparing to bring back its A380s?
Is the Airbus A380 on the verge of a comeback at Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA)? New comments made by the airline… Read More »
Ryanair to offer ‘rescue flights’ as EasyJet, Tui and BA make more cancellations
Irish ultra-low-cost carrier Ryanair has launched hundreds of additional ‘rescue flights’ to support passengers whose flights have been canceled by… Read More »
Uganda Airlines granted landing rights at Guangzhou Airport by CAAC
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has granted landing rights to Uganda Airlines at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN),… Read More »
Creditors approve Garuda Indonesia restructuring plan
Garuda Indonesia has received the green light from its creditors to move forward with its restructuring plan, according to a… Read More »
Vietnam Airlines releases statement about flight attendants held in Melbourne
Vietnam Airlines has released a statement, which has been seen by local media, regarding its flight attendants held and questioned… Read More »
EasyJet cuts summer 2022 flight schedules
easyJet is cutting more flights this summer because of the staff shortages that are continuing to plague the aviation industry…. Read More »
IATA gives brighter financial outlook for the airline industry
Industry association IATA has given a brighter outlook for airlines in terms of profitability for 2022, predicting losses will be… Read More »
UK’s CAA takes major step to change medical rules for pilots with HIV
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has announced “landmark” changes to the way pilots living with HIV will be medically assessed,… Read More »
LATAM says US court approves restructuring plan
A US court has approved LATAM Airline Group’s restructuring plan, meaning it can move forward with efforts to exit Chapter… Read More »
Russia’s Minister of Industry and Trade said it will produce 1000+ new airliners by 2030
Russian aerospace manufacturers are ready to deliver more than 1000 domestically made airplanes to the country’s airlines by 2030, Russian… Read More »
Wizz Air reintroduces fuel hedging policy amid rising costs
Wizz Air has abandoned a no fuel hedge policy because of surging fuel costs and the ongoing volatility in commodity… Read More »
Canada’s WestJet to focus on new narrowbody fleet
The new chief executive of WestJet has set out his strategy for the Canadian low-cost airline, including a focus on… Read More »
Icelandair to expand Boeing 737 MAX fleet with four additional aircraft
Iceland’s flag carrier Icelandair has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the purchase of four additional Boeing 737 MAX… Read More »
TAAG signs $200 million cargo deal connecting Asia to Africa and South America
TAAG Angola Airlines (TAAG) has signed a commercial agreement for intercontinental cargo transport with Chinese aviation group China Lucky Aviation… Read More »
Chinese Ambassador to Russia says China ‘ready’ to deliver aircraft parts to Russia
Chinese companies “are ready” to deliver aircraft parts to Russian airlines, said Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui, according to… Read More »
Deutsche Aircraft teams with Pratt & Whitney for engines for D328eco turboprop
Deutsche Aircraft has selected the Pratt & Whitney PW127XT-S engine to power the D328eco regional turboprop, its updated version of… Read More »
Indian start-up Akasa Air takes delivery of first Boeing 737 MAX jet
India’s newest low-cost carrier Akasa Air has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The plane was delivered… Read More »
China’s Big Three carriers see modest increase in May 2022 traffic
China’s Big Three airlines – China Southern Airlines (ZNH), China Eastern Airlines (CIAH) (CEA), and Air China – saw a… Read More »
All Tunisia international and domestic flights canceled due to general strike
Tunisia shut down all international flights after the Tunisian General Labor Union (UGTT), the national trade union representing the interests… Read More »
Rolls-Royce to open plant in Bordeaux
British engine maker Rolls-Royce plans to establish an industrial support facility in Bordeaux, according to comments made to French publication… Read More »
Kenya Airways, Delta expand codeshare partnership adding 44 destination options
Kenya Airways (KQ) and Delta Air Lines have expanded their codeshare partnership to offer additional travel options within the U.S…. Read More »
Future aircraft cabins will have heat sensors, new lights and sugar cane
From sensors to monitor whether you’re securely strapped in during turbulence right through to “Jedi” reading lights, bionic windscreens and… Read More »
Switzerland airspace reopens after technical ATC system malfunction
Switzerland reopened its airspace after a technical problem with the country’s air traffic control system (ATC) grounded flights nationwide. According… Read More »
EASA sees no evidence of A350 paint flaws posing safety risk
In the latest development in the ongoing legal dispute between Airbus and Qatar Airways, Europe’s aviation regulator has said that… Read More »
AirAsia X returns with new long-haul destinations as travel demand picks up
AirAsia X hopes to shake up the long-haul, low-cost market as it returns to the skies with its popular routes,… Read More »