ATC error behind Hong Kong 2017 two planes on the runway incident
The Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) of Hong Kong said a controller’s lapse in concentration was behind a serious incident… Read More »
Embraer partners with Toyota to enhance aircraft production efficiency
Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer is taking tips from the car industry, signing a partnership with Toyota to make its production… Read More »
Icelandair to expand its 737 Max fleet to 20 aircraft with new lease agreement
Icelandair will add two new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to its fleet following an agreement with Singapore-based lessor BOC… Read More »
American Airlines offer pilots 17% pay increase amidst industry staffing woes
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) has put forward a new pay offer for its pilots, which includes a base pay increase… Read More »
Saudi Arabia launches aircraft lessor to support its aviation growth plans
Saudi Arabia is launching an aircraft leasing company, AviLease, part of the kingdom’s moves to diversify its economy away from… Read More »
China Eastern Airlines orders 100 Airbus A320neos
China Eastern Airlines (CIAH) (CEA) has signed a contract for 100 Airbus A320neo aircraft worth $13 billion, according to a… Read More »
China Southern Airlines signs for 96 Airbus A320neo in deal worth over $12B
China Southern Airlines (ZNH) has signed a deal with Airbus to buy 96 A320neo aircraft, just weeks after reportedly changing… Read More »
Russia considers withdrawing from CR929 project
Russia is scaling back its involvement in the design of the Craic CR929 wide-body airliner in cooperation with China and… Read More »
Korean Air postpones Asiana deal by further three months
Korean Air has extended the deadline to close its planned acquisition of local rival Asiana Airlines by three months. The… Read More »
Spirit AeroSystems launches Airbus A220 assembly program at its site in Morocco
Spirit AeroSystems, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of aerostructures, has launched production of fuselage sections for the Airbus A220… Read More »
Jet Airways in talks to lease up to eight jets before December
New Delhi-based airline Jet Airways is in talks with aircraft manufacturers and lessors regarding opportunities to expand its fleet with… Read More »
Billionaire Branson visits Antonov An-225 Mriya wreckage at Hostomel Airport
Billionaire Richard Branson has visited Hostomel Airport in Ukraine where the world’s largest aircraft, the Antonov An-225 Mriya, was destroyed… Read More »
KLM repays final €277 million of Dutch government COVID-19 loans
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced that it will be repaying the final €277 million portion of loans secured from… Read More »
US watchdog to audit FAA oversight of Boeing 737, 787 production
The United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has set a date to review the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) oversight of… Read More »
Ryanair welcomes UK union approval of post-COVID pay deal
Ryanair’s UK pilots have approved a deal on restoring pay to pre-pandemic levels, the low-cost carrier has announced. The Irish… Read More »
IAG adds to fleet by converting options for 14 Airbus A320neos
IAG, the owner of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Vueling, is boosting its fleet with new A320 aircraft. The… Read More »
Air Canada CEO says disruptions ‘unavoidable’ as airline trims summer schedule
Air Canada (ADH2) has announced that it will be making “meaningful reductions” to its flight schedule in July and August… Read More »
Air New Zealand unveils cabin overhaul: new seats, pods, and lie flat beds
Air New Zealand has rolled out new seats for its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft that will allow even those… Read More »
Gulfstream G800 business jet performs first flight
The Gulfstream G800 business jet has completed its first flight, marking the start of a flight test program. The new… Read More »
Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority orders face mask rule on domestic flights
The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has officially made masks mandatory on domestic flights due to the country’s gradual rise… Read More »
SAS Scandinavian potential pilot strikes postponed for 3 days
At the last minute, potential pilot strikes at Scandinavian carrier SAS have been postponed for three days while the two… Read More »
Emirates launches its historic first-ever service into Israel
Emirates touched down in Israel for the first time on June 23, 2022, marking a historical moment for the Dubai… Read More »