SAS opens bookings for first electric flight in 2028
Commercial electric flight still sounds like a distant proposition, but those who cannot wait to try the new form of propulsion as passengers can at least secure their seats. Scandinavian airline SAS has announced that it will be opening reservations on June 2, 2023, for its first planned…
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AeroTime becomes key media partner for World Aviation Festival 2023
LONDON, May 31, 2023: The World Aviation festival has announced AeroTime as a key media partner for their upcoming event. This partnership is fuelled by a joint resolve to inspire members of…
Boeing increases 787 Dreamliner production rate to four per month
Boeing announced on Mar 30, 2023, that it is preparing to increase production of its 787 Dreamliner from three to four per month at its assembly line in Charleston, South Carolina. This…
US accuses China of ‘aggressive’ interception in front of its aircraft: video
The United States (US) has accused a J-16 fighter from the People’s Republic of China’s air force of conducting an “unnecessarily aggressive maneuver”. According to the US…
Airbus unveils futuristic Airspace Cabin Vision 2035+
Airbus presented its ideas for what it calls the “Airspace Cabin Vision 2035+” during a virtual press conference on May 30, 2023. The concept was presented to media by Stan…
Russia accuses Ukraine of multiple drone attacks in Moscow
Russia has accused Ukraine of multiple drone attacks in Moscow, describing the assault as an “act of terrorism”. The unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) attacks began early in the morning on…
China launches first civilian to space mission, led by veteran commander
China sent the first civilian astronaut into orbit on May 30, 2023, with the launch of the Shenzhou-16 mission to the Tiangong space station. This marks the country’s second in-orbit…
Aerolíneas Argentinas flight attendant issued fake bomb threat against employer
An Aerolíneas Argentinas flight attendant was arrested after allegedly making a call saying that there was a bomb on one of the airline’s Airbus A330 aircraft. The aircraft,…
Air New Zealand to weigh passengers prior to departure at Auckland Airport
If you have plans to fly out of Auckland Airport (AKL) on an international flight with Air New Zealand, be prepared to be asked to hop on the weighing scale before departure. Until July 2,…
Elon Musk’s private jet lands in Beijing for first visit to China in three years
Elon Musk’s private jet was recently at the center of controversy when the new owner of Twitter restricted accounts tracking his flight movements. While Musk’s jet is no longer…
Qantas says previous Kangaroo Route with Airbus A380 was loss-making
Qantas has revealed that before receiving the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner its iconic ‘Kangaroo Route’ flights between Australia and London, the United Kingdom (UK), were loss-making. Qantas…
UAE space agency reveals details of mission to the asteroid belt
The United Arab Emirates Space Agency (UAESA) revealed details on May 29, 2023, of it plans send an autonomous spacecraft to the asteroid belt in 2028, an area of space between Mars and…
Cathay Pacific to add Boeing 777X-8Fs to fleet with potential new order: report
Cathay Pacific is reportedly nearing an order for up to six Boeing 777-8Fs, a dedicated freighter aircraft belonging to the 777X aircraft family. The Hong Kong International Airport…
Air Canada to negotiate deal with pilots shortly after WestJet action
Air Canada will sit down with its pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), to negotiate a new labor deal. In a statement published to Twitter…
Amid tensions with Russia and China, the US stands ready for potential space conflict
The United States stands prepared for potential orbital conflicts amid escalating tensions with Russia and China, a top US military official told The Guardian, adding that the US “is ready to…
Delta flight attendants outraged over customer feedback tool’s privacy breach
The flight attendant union of Delta Air Lines is celebrating victory after the airline paused its planned Customer Recognition Tool which flight attendants have objected to. The Customer…
UK-based startup Global Airlines purchases an Airbus A380 to begin operations
A United Kingdom (UK)-based startup carrier called Global Airlines purchased a single Airbus A380 aircraft to start its operations. The airline reportedly purchased the aircraft from…
Brussels Airlines upgrades business class menu, extends partnership with Neuhaus
Brussels Airlines is improving its business class menu experience on the airline’s short and medium haul flights. For the month of June 2023, the airline will present its business class…
Video: airBaltic celebrates Latvia’s ice hockey medal with low fly-past in Riga
After Latvia won its first-ever medal at the Ice Hockey World Championships organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), airBaltic celebrated the occasion with a low fly-past…
FAA publishes AD to prevent Boeing 777 horizontal stabilizer loss
The latest airworthiness directive (AD) by the United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) looks to prevent the potential loss of the Boeing 777 horizontal stabilizer. The…
EASA looks to address a potential fuel tank ignition on all Airbus A320 aircraft
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued an Airworthiness Directive (AD) that looks into a potential ignition source in the fuel tanks of all Airbus A320 family aircraft. …
