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 »
Inplay Content Loader adds efficiency to IFE uploading
With IFE content upload frequency and content quality demands growing, airlines and IFE providers have been looking for ways to… Read More »
Aalyria launches, promising 100-1,000 times faster connectivity
Aalyria, a newly formed communications network company backed by Silicon Valley investors including the founders of Accel, J2 Ventures, and… Read More »
True Blue Power brings in 100W USB chargers
True Blue Power has added 100-watt USB-C charging ports to its range of MAX Power USB Chargers (TA360 Series). The… Read More »
Enhanced seating comfort for ultra-long-haul flights
15-19 hours non-stop flights are the new normal in many long-haul markets, along with rising airfares. And wellness now occupies… Read More »
Air Canada signs up for 30 ES-30 electric regional aircraft
Air Canada has announced a purchase agreement for 30 ES-30s, the electric-hybrid regional aircraft being developed by Heart Aerospace in… 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 »
Air Canada debuts interactive inflight route map
Air Canada has become launch customer for an interactive route map that enables passengers to explore routes and view flight… Read More »
The North American aviation market is recovering strongly
The North American aviation market is recovering strongly following the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a panel of IBA experts discussing… Read More »
LATAM eliminates 75% of inflight single-use plastics
LATAM has introduced new service items into its economy-class cabin service that the airline group says have enabled it to… 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 »