Boeing now finds manufacturing faults in Dreamliners too
US aircraft maker says it is working closely with affected airlines to resolve issue Boeing will want to resolve the… Read More »
One Paris airport is gaining from parking all the grounded aircraft
Former military base is actually turning away clients because of lack of space Paris: France’s Chateauroux airport, about 250 kilometers… Read More »
Emirates relaunches daily services to Bangkok from September 1
Next round of flight resumptions should see more cities added in the Far East Emirates is closing on the 80… Read More »
dnata’s Canadian joint venture picks up Vancouver International’s ground handling contract
Launch of operations is scheduled for fourth quarter and will be second such in Canada Landing the Vancouver International Airport… Read More »
Emirates nears deal on Boeing 777X, 787 deliveries
The carrier has been pushing to swap more of Boeing’s behemoth 777X jets Boeing 787 aircraft in Emirates livery. The… Read More »
Emirates launches special offers to Seychelles from Dh3,705
These promotions will be available on bookings until September 7 Get a load of the sun and beaches at Seychelles… Read More »
India’s SpiceJet begins operating flights between Dubai and 5 Indian cities
These flights are scheduled till August 31 A SpiceJet aircraft takes off from the international airport in Mumbai. Dubai: India’s… Read More »
Job losses in Middle East aviation industry could hit 1.5 million mark
Gradual pace of routes being opened threatens further jobs, says IATA Flights are commencing again, but not fast enough to… Read More »
COVID-19: PCR test mandatory for all Etihad passengers departing from Abu Dhabi from August 16
New rule will apply from August 16 and test must be done 96 hours before flying The departure lounge at… Read More »
Single-aisle aircraft demand will be first to recover, says Airbus
But full-scale recovery for airlines might have to wait until 2025 In July, Airbus delivered two single-aisle aircraft, to Egypt… Read More »
What caused Dubai-Kerala Air India Express passenger plane crash?
Slippery runway, strong tailwind, bad weather conditions, landing ahead of threshold spot? Exclusive footage of Air India flight IX1344 crash… Read More »
Kuwait’s Alafco will take only 20 of its Boeing 737 MAX orders
Aircraft leasing company reaches deal with US company for a cut in its order size Still waiting for the green… Read More »
Emirates will deploy A380 for the Guangzhou run
Dubai carrier had relaunched flights to Amsterdam and Cairo using these supersized jets Emirates is taking its A380s back to… Read More »
Cathay Pacific offers early retirement scheme to older pilots
Airline has already taken short-term measures including executive pay cuts Cathay Pacific will offer a voluntary scheme to its Hong… Read More »
British Airways pilots take pay cut to end row over job losses
Only just over one-fifth of the 1,255 redundancies initially planned will now go ahead British Airways passenger aircraft are pictured… Read More »
COVID-19: Dutch airline KLM says to shed up to 5,000 jobs due to virus
A total of 4,500 to 5,000 positions in the entire KLM Group will cease to exist Air France-KLM received generous… Read More »
British Airways owner to go ahead with crucial $3.3b rights issue
But with extensive travel restrictions in place, it expects recovery only in 2023 British Airways will try and defer new… Read More »
Airbus burned through $14 billion in first-half of 2020
European jetmaker has taken in only 25 orders since end January Airbus will further cut down production of its A350… Read More »
Air India goes for hiring as employees protest leave without pay policy
Airline has advertised to hire in the finance and medical services department Air India Express has put out an advertisement… Read More »
Recovery schedule for airline industry gets extended to 2024
Fresh COVID-19 cases and lukewarm demand for international flights is adding to woes Airlines are recording anemic demand on the… Read More »
Emirates to resume flights to Baghdad, Basra next month
Dubai carrier will also add Nairobi to list of networks where it relaunched services Dubai’s Emirates keeps adding to the… Read More »
A second wave of COVID-19 cases can hit airlines hard
If new cases hit, this could push recovery into next year, says CEO Stormy skies… what with COVID-19 and fresh… Read More »