United Airlines faces $1.1M fine proposed by FAA over pre-flight system check
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $1,149,306 civil penalty against United Airlines after allegedly failing to perform a complete maintenance inspection on its Boeing B777 aircraft. The FAA alleged that in 2018, United Airlines removed the Fire System Warning Check from its…
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American Airlines offloads cancer patient for failure to follow instructions
A female cancer patient flying from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) was offloaded by American Airlines after…
Ukrainian soldiers start training on the SAMP/T air defense system
While France and Italy scramble to assemble a complete Aster 30 SAMP/T [also called MAMBA – ed. note] anti-air system before Spring 2023, Ukrainian anti-air specialists have been sent for…
Cathay Pacific reopens iconic airport executive lounge in Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific has reopened its iconic executive business lounge, The Deck, at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). The lounge closed in 2020 in response to the decline in…
Philippine Airlines reacquires Airbus A330; plans expansion with travel recovery
Philippine Airlines announced that it has reacquired one of its Airbus A330 aircraft in preparation for the upcoming busy summer travel season. The A330, with registration number…
Norwegian sees satisfying passenger numbers in January 2023
Norwegian announced “satisfying” passenger numbers for January 2023 with the airline hopeful that the positive booking trend would continue into the year. According to…
Etihad Cargo signs MoU with Kenya’s Astral Aviation to expand African network
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nairobi-based cargo operator Astral Aviation to “enhance cooperation…
Turkish airports close after largest earthquake for a decade rocks Turkey, Syria
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Turkey and northern Syria during the early hours of February 6, 2023, causing wholesale destruction and leaving thousands dead. The…
Fire at Houston Airport temporarily grounds United Airlines flights
A fire that broke at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) has prompted the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue a temporary ground stop on all United Airlines flights…
Firefighting Boeing 737 crashes in Ravensthorpe, Australia
A firefighting Boeing 737 belonging to Coulson Aviation has crashed near Ravensthorpe, Western Australia, Australia. The aircraft, registered as N619SW, was involved in an operation to fight a…
Dassault Aviation to help coordinate European combat aircraft interoperability
The European Union tasked Dassault Aviation with standardizing future European combat aircraft interoperability. The project called the European Initiative for Collaborative Air Combat…
Vistara receives India’s first Airbus A321LR
Vistara received its first Airbus A321LR, becoming the first Indian airline to operate the type in the country. Airbus delivered the aircraft on February 4, 2023. The A321LR, registered…
Lufthansa and Air France-KLM show interest in collapsed Flybe, report says
Two of Europe’s largest airlines are reportedly in early discussions with the administrators of Flybe, the UK carrier which collapsed at the end of January 2023. According to The…
Norwegian to acquire six Boeing 737 MAX aircraft via lease
Norway-based low-cost carrier Norwegian Air Shuttle announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Air Lease Corporation (ALC) to lease six Boeing 737 MAX-8 aircraft, to be…
SmartLynx Group announces Command Upgrade Program for First Officers
SmartLynx Group, a global provider of ACMI, cargo, and charter services, announced an internal upgrade program for First Officers in 2023. This unique program offers First Officers a clear…
Lufthansa’s 777F equipped with shark skin-mimicking riblets enters service
The first cargo aircraft modified with AeroSHARK surface technology, which mimics shark skin for better fuel consumption savings, enters service in Frankfurt, Germany. The aircraft, registered…
F-22 Raptor fighter jet bursts suspected Chinese spy balloon
A United States F-22 fighter jet shot down a Chinese high-altitude balloon that was flying over the United States. The US military officials claim the object was a surveillance balloon used…
Close call: FedEx, Southwest planes narrowly avoid collision at Austin Airport
The US authorities are investigating a close call incident at Austin Internation Airport (AUS) on February 4, 2023. FedEx and Southwest Airlines flights came close to each other on a runway,…
VIP aircraft: how do presidents, prime ministers and heads of state travel?
The ability to travel at short notice is an important part of a presidential or governmental work schedule. While some leaders and heads of state arrive at regional and international meetings…
When are commercial planes permitted to fly with inoperative equipment? | Quiz
If a plane’s equipment is found not to be working correctly during pre-flight checks, it could still be permitted to serve passenger flights. It all depends on what equipment is not…
Lufthansa’s second Airbus A380 spotted leaving storage
The second Lufthansa Airbus A380 left Teruel Airport (TEV), Spain, as the airline prepares to return several aircraft of the type to service throughout the peak travel months. The Airbus…
