Investigation into China Eastern Airlines 737 crash continues: CAAC
The Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) shared an update on the China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-800 crash, a year after the fatal incident on March 21, 2022. According to the CAAC, which worked together with relevant departments, the authority “conducted an in-depth investigation into the…
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Lebanon to construct new terminal at Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International Airport
Lebanon will construct a new terminal costing $122 million at Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International Airport (BEY). BEY airport is the only operational commercial airport in Lebanon, and has not…
RwandAir expands wide-body fleet with delivery of third A330
RwandAir has taken delivery of an Airbus A330-200, the airline’s third long-haul aircraft. The aircraft, registered 9XR-WX, was delivered to Kigali International Airport (KGL) on March 18,…
France bids adieu to Dassault Alpha Jet as fighter training aircraft
The French Air Force completed the training of its final student pilots on the Alpha Jet E trainer jet. On March 16, 2023, the final six fighter pilots were promoted, marking the end of the…
Pentagon study finds higher cancer rates in military pilots, ground crews
A recent study by the United States Department of Defense has shown that military pilots and ground crews experienced significantly higher rates of certain types of cancer compared to the…
US flight attendants demand ban on unsecured infants on laps during flights
The United States Association of Flight Attendants (AFA-CWA) is demanding a ban on unsecured infants traveling on the laps of adult passengers. Citing several recent incidents where…
Bomb scare on Ryanair flight forces 190 passengers to evacuate
A Ryanair flight with 190 passengers was evacuated after a bomb scare onboard the aircraft. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 arrived at Palermo Airport (PMO), in Sicily, Italy, shortly after…
Four Vietnam Airlines flight attendants arrested for smuggling drugs from Paris
Four flight attendants working for Vietnam Airlines were arrested in Ho Chi Minh’s Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) after customs officers found illicit drugs stored in toothpaste…
Colombian Army helicopter crashes, killing four crew members: video
A Colombian Army Bell UH-1N “Huey” helicopter crashed in the city of Quibdó, western Colombia, during a supply mission. All four crew members died. The helicopter,…
AA-Air Canada Rouge aircraft separated by 0.6 miles at SRQ: NTSB
The United States (US) National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) published an incident report about the near-miss at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), Sarasota, Florida, US,…
Women lead Viva Aerobus 70th aircraft delivery
Mexican low-cost airline Viva Aerobus has taken delivery of an Airbus A321neo, in a special event led entirely by women. The delivery was spearheaded by a team of female professionals from…
Iraqi Airways anticipates its 1st of 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliner delivery
Iraqi Airways has announced that it is anticipating the arrival of its brand-new Boeing 787 Dreamliner, with the first of ten to be scheduled for delivery in the coming days. Boeing has…
Video shows Turkey‘s Hürjet supersonic jet trainer performing taxi tests
The TAI Hürjet, Turkey’s supersonic advanced trainer and light combat aircraft, exited the hangar and took to the runway. The aircraft was filmed performing taxi tests on March 18, 2023. The…
How much do you know about business jets? | Quiz
So much about commercial aviation can be considered a luxury, yet nothing beats the glitz and glamour of business jets. But what do you know about the sector? How much do you know about…
Lufthansa gears up to launch its newest carrier, City Airlines
Lufthansa Group is gearing up to launch its latest airline, City Airlines, the brand-new website for which is already live. While an official opening date has not been revealed, the…
TUI passengers offered counselling after traumatic landing of Boeing 737
After weather conditions at Manchester Airport (MAN) forced the pilot of a TUI flight to abort a landing, passengers have been offered counselling by the travel operator. Those…
STARLUX Airlines to launch LA flights; announces partnership with LA Clippers
Taiwan’s STARLUX Airlines is set to launch its first transpacific flight from Taipei’s Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) starting at the end of…
LOT Polish Airlines and Enter Air involved in potential near-miss in Warsaw
A LOT Polish Airlines Embraer E175 and an Enter Air Boeing 737 were involved in a potential near-miss incident in Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) on March 17, 2023. The LOT Polish Airline’s…
Auckland Airport to undergo major $2.43B redevelopment, first since 1966 opening
New Zealand’s Auckland Airport (AKL) is set to undergo its biggest redevelopment since the airport opened in 1966. The airport announced that the improvements will include a new domestic…
US bases in Syria harassed by ‘provocative’ armed Russian fighter jets
US Central Command has spoken of an increase in “provocative” behaviour by armed Russian fighter jets flying over US bases in Syria. General Michael Kurilla, while appearing at Senate…
B-21 Raider maiden flight delayed ‘by a few months’
The first flight of the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider strategic bomber will now happen several months later than anticipated, the US Air Force has said. The schedule, used by USAF to…
