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The unstoppable rise of SunExpress: CEO interview with Max Kownatzki
At present, the Turkish airline industry is going through a period of vertiginous growth, with carriers such as Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines racking up aircraft orders that run into the hundreds, while constantly adding new cities to their ever-expanding networks. However, it was yet…
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Embraer Phenom 300 leads as busiest aircraft in European business aviation
As we delve into the dynamics of business aviation this week, a fascinating picture of resilience and growth emerges. The industry, navigating through the complexities of a post-pandemic…
Air New Zealand releases video promoting stress-free Christmas travel
With the arrival of Christmas month, Air New Zealand has launched a special video to ensure that anyone traveling with the airline over the holiday season has a stress-free and enjoyable…
United Airlines to launch direct service from Houston to Guyana by April 2024
United Airlines announced that it will commence direct services from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston to Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) in Georgetown, Guyana,…
Embraer unveils its first completed E190 to E-Freighter conversion: video
Embraer has unveiled its first completed E-Freighter conversion, transforming a jet from a passenger aircraft to an all-cargo configuration. Embraer announced in July 2022 that it…
Modified Embraer Praetor 600 private jet arrives in South Korea on vital mission
For the first time ever a new Embraer Praetor 600 private jet will make South Korea its home. But it won’t be used for flying VIPs as the aircraft has been selected for a much more important…
American Airlines extends high speed Wi-Fi to 500 regional aircraft
American Airlines announced, on November 30, 2023, that, starting in 2024, it plans to equip nearly 500 aircraft in its dual-cabin regional fleet with high-speed internet connectivity. …
United Airlines to spend $2.6bn and create jobs as it expands Houston hub
United Airlines has announced massive expansion plans for its hub at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). The project will involve a $2.6 billion renovation and expansion of…
Atlas Air welcomes third of four new Boeing 777 Freighters to its fleet
Atlas Air has welcomed a new Boeing 777 Freighter to its fleet which it will operate on behalf of its customer MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). It is the third of four…
Water rains down on Air India B787 long-haul flight due to ‘condensation’
Passengers received a rather damp surprise when a water leak occurred in the cabin of an Air India flight. The incident took place on a flight from London-Gatwick Airport (LHR) to Sri Guru Ram…
Pentagon to issue Pratt & Whitney F-35 engine upgrade contract
The F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office (JPO) has announced its intention to issue follow-on contract actions to Raytheon Technologies Corporation (RTX) and its subsidiary Pratt &…
JAL Flight 123 – aviation’s deadliest single-aircraft disaster
On the evening of August 12, 1985, Japan Airlines Flight 123 departed from Tokyo Haneda Airport, bound for Osaka. The aircraft, an 11-year-old Boeing 747SR, registered JA8119, was configured…
Complaints filed over Virgin Atlantic and British Airways sustainability claims
In the week that saw the world’s first transatlantic flight by a commercial airliner using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), its operator, Virgin Atlantic, and fellow UK carrier British…
Lufthansa A380 forced to divert to Delhi after couple’s quarrel becomes unruly
A spat between husband and wife forced a Lufthansa A380 to divert to Delhi after the argument became disruptive. Flight LH 772 departed Munich International Airport (MUC) at 23:24 local time…
Air Canada passengers warned of potential measles exposure on specific flights
The British Columbia Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) in Canada has warned that some travelers may have potentially been exposed to measles. According to the BCCDC, Air Canada…
Top 10 world’s most advanced attack helicopters in service in 2023
From the iconic Bell AH-1 Cobra in 1967 to the modern combat platforms of today, attack helicopter design has undergone a remarkable evolution. In 2023, we witness the culmination of these…
Transavia shares details of new A320neo passenger cabin
Transavia France, a subsidiary of Air France-KLM, has shared some of the design details of its new passenger cabins on the airline’s new Airbus A320neo aircraft. The first of these…
NTSB releases more details of investigation into FedEx-Southwest near collision
Fog so dense that only plane silhouettes are visible, a takeoff that occurred later than usual, these are just some details that the National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) has uncovered in its…
Porter Airlines orders 25 Embraer E195-E2s as North American expansion continues
Porter Airlines and Embraer have confirmed that the North American carrier will purchase an additional 25 E195-E2 aircraft. The Canadian airline, described as a “disrupter” to the…
Big bird meets the Big Apple: Etihad to fly the A380 to New York by April 2024
Etihad Airways confirmed that it will deploy its Airbus A380 aircraft on its Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to New York’s John F Kennedy Airport (JFK) route starting April 2024. The…
flynas and Eve Air look to bring eVTOL operations to Riyadh and Jeddah in 2026
Future flight developer Eve Air Mobility and low-cost airline flynas have agreed to work together to being electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) to Riyadh and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia…
