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An-124 confiscation spurs lawsuit by Volga-Dnepr in Canada
Volga-Dnepr Airlines, an all-cargo operator and subsidiary of the Russian airline holding company Volga-Dnepr Group, has taken the Canadian government to court. The lawsuit, filed in the Federal Court of Canada, aims to challenge the validity of Canadian sanctions imposed on the carrier as well as the…
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Swedish and Italian air forces sign ten-year deal to train fighter pilots
Sweden and Italy have signed an agreement for the training of Swedish fighter pilots at the International Flight Training School (IFTS). The deal, signed on December 4, 2023,…
Uncrewed Cessna Caravan flown by remote pilot 50 miles away in aviation first
In an aviation first a Cessna 208B Caravan was successfully flown with no-one on board by US aircraft automation systems firm, Reliable Robotics. The Cessna 208B Caravan took off in…
Spanish low-cost carrier Vueling rolls out pet treats as part of in-flight menu
The next time you fly Vueling with a pet in the cabin, don’t be surprised when they’re also offered a mid-flight snack. The Spanish low-cost carrier started offering treats for pets as part of…
American Airlines offers $50 to woman forced to wipe pax’s vomit off her bags
A woman who recently flew with American Airlines has taken to social media to share details about a “horrific flight” where she had to endure sitting behind an “intoxicated, verbally abusive…
Lufthansa and Lilium forge partnership as first eVTOL Jet enters production line
The German flag-carrier Lufthansa and the eVTOL developer of the Lilium Jet have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to team up and explore “innovation opportunities in aviation”. …
All V-22 Osprey operators ground fleets after crash off Japan
In response to the recent CV-22 Osprey mishap off the coast of Yakushima Island in southwestern Japan on November 29, 2023, an operational standdown was ordered by all operators of the V-22…
Male Qatar Airways cabin crew sacked, deported for wearing tinted moisturizer
Gilbert Ignatius had been enjoying his high-flying career and the cosmopolitan life in Doha, until Qatari authorities questioned his lavish lifestyle. In May 2023, 32-year-old Ignatius, who…
Beond raises $13M in pre-series A funding, launches $25M Series A funding round
Beond, the new luxury airline based in the Maldives, announced it has closed a new $13 million pre-Series A funding round to continue rolling out its expansion plan. This new capital…
Mexican army to relaunch Mexicana with military planes due to leasing setback
Mexico’s revived airline, Mexicana, will launch operations using military-owned aircraft after failing to secure a leasing agreement. The airline, which is run by the nation’s…
IATA presents 2024 outlook: rising profits but thin margins for airlines
The airline industry is expected to leave the COVID-19 shock behind and strengthen its profitability in 2024, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). However, the…
UK fraud squad launches dawn raid linked to AOG Technics fake parts scandal
The United Kingdom’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has arrested an individual after launching a criminal investigation into AOG Technics, the British supplier that is allegedly linked to the fake…
Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 1771: a story of revenge, hijack and murder
The story behind the Pacific Southwest Airlines Flight 1771 crash in 1987 is perhaps among the most chilling in aviation history. It is a dark tale of revenge, hijack and…
Airbus’ final three-month delivery push brings annual target within reach
Airbus has published its November 2023 delivery data, indicating that the planemaker is on track to reach its total annual target after 64 planes were delivered to 40 different customers last…
Another Pakistan International Airlines flight attendant goes missing in Canada
A flight attendant working for Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has reportedly gone missing after a layover in Toronto, Canada. Pakistani media outlet ARY News reported that Ayaz…
Ural Airlines pilots asked to resign after landing Airbus A320 in Russian field
The relatives of the two pilots that were forced to land an Airbus A320 passenger jet in a Russian cornfield have said the men were asked to resign following the incident. Russian…
Wingtips of GoJet and SkyWest planes collide at O’Hare Chicago Airport
The wingtips of a GoJet plane and SkyWest plane collided while both aircraft waited on the tarmac for gates at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) on the evening of December 5, 2023.…
Boeing nears its 737 delivery target for 2023 despite ongoing issues
Boeing has delivered 351 of its popular 737 family of twinjets so far in 2023. This total is just 25 airframes short of its revised annual target of 375-400 units targeted for the…
14 injured from severe turbulence on Emirates A380 flight from Perth to Dubai
Passengers on an Emirates flight from Perth Airport (PER) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) experienced severe turbulence leaving 14 people injured. The incident occurred on December…
Frontier Airlines to make allowances for pregnant and breastfeeding pilots
Frontier Airlines has settled a lawsuit filed by female pilots who accused the carrier of discriminatory behavior towards pregnant or breastfeeding employees. The agreement was announced by…
Ex-Alaska Airlines pilot indicted on 84 charges but no attempted murder
The former Alaska Airlines pilot who allegedly tried to shut down the engines aboard a Horizon Air Embraer E175 has been indicted. In Oregan, the Multnomah County District Attorney Mike…
