KLM protests new Dutch tax for transit passengers
KLM has expressed its disagreement with the motion passed by the Dutch parliament on September 21, 2023, to tax airline passengers transiting through Amsterdam Schiphol airport (AMS). In a post published on Linkedin, KLM’s CEO, Marjan Rintel, deplored this measure, which adds to other recent…
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Frontier Airlines flight forced to return due to reported stench in cockpit
A Frontier Airlines flight departing from Denver International Airport (DEN) bound for Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in North Carolina was forced to return due to a reported…
FAA grants temporary lightning protection exemption for the Boeing 737 MAX 7
The United States (US) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boeing’s petition to temporarily exempt the 737 MAX 7 from lightning protection rules. According to the FAA’s…
Air India to cancel Amsterdam flights in W23 due to slot constraints
Air India will reportedly no longer fly to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) as of late October 2023, as slot constraints at the Dutch capital’s airport have resulted in the airline being…
Man arrested at Palma airport after assaulting Ryanair crew, damaging equipment
A passenger who went on a rampage at Palma de Mallorca airport (PMI) has been arrested after assaulting a Ryaniar employee and causing wreckage and considerable damage at the gate. …
United Airlines‘ first Airbus A321neo departs on its first flight
United Airlines’ first Airbus A321neo has completed its first test flight, with the aircraft being prepared for delivery to the airline. The plane, temporarily registered as D-AXXH, departed…
US F-35 pilot admits to not knowing where his fighter jet is in unusual 911 call
A recording of an emergency 911 call from a local resident has revealed fascinating details about what happened to a United States (US) F-35 pilot after he ejected from his fighter jet near…
Australia to acquire a fourth MQ-4C Triton aircraft; upgrade P-8A Poseidon fleet
The Australian government has announced that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) will acquire its fourth MQ-4C Triton remotely-piloted aircraft system, as well as upgrading its fleet of P-8A…
British Airways and IndiGo to codeshare on India to UK routes
British Airways (BA) and Indian low-cost airline IndiGo have signed a codeshare agreement that will facilitate connectivity between India and the UK. Passengers will be able to travel on…
Series of USMC Osprey unplanned landings in Japan raises questions
On the afternoon of September 21, 2023, a US Marine Corps V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft made an unexpected landing at Amami Airport (ASJ) in Amami Oshima, Japan. While the reason…
Emirates seeks to recruit new A380 pilots with tempting set of perks
Dubai based flag-carrier Emirates is looking to recruit new pilots to fly its fleet of Airbus A380 aircraft. As well as securing one of the most lucrative positions in the aviation industry,…
Production of Britten-Norman Islander aircraft returns to UK
British aircraft manufacturer Britten-Norman has resumed production of the Islander aircraft in the United Kingdom. The production of this utility aircraft began in 1967. However, less…
Dublin Airport hits back after Ryanair threatens to remove 19 737 MAX aircraft
A spat between low-cost carrier Ryanair and Dublin Airport (DUB) has broken out after the airline accused the daa of “mismanagement” and “vanity projects”. On September 21, 2023, Ryanair…
‘Maximum penalty’ for Manila airport security staff who swallowed $300 bills
A security screening officer from Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is facing the “maximum penalty” after being caught on surveillance video swallowing $300 in cash taken from…
Akasa Air to temporarily give up market share amid mass pilot resignation
Budget Indian carrier Akasa Air will have to fly fewer routes and temporarily give up its market share, CEO Vinay Dube told employees via email on September 19, 2023. The carrier is still…
The $184K private jet tour spread over 26-days that includes dinner with a King
The luxury adventure travel company Abercrombie & Kent has launched one of its most ambitious private jet tours of the world. Curated as an adventure of “firsts” the trip will…
Singapore’s Changi Airport to offer passport-free clearance by 2024
Singapore’s Changi Airport (SIN) will start to offer passport-free clearance and processing to some passengers by 2024. By the first half of 2024, biometrics will be used for authentication at…
Royal Air Force joins Finland for agile combat employment exercise
The Finnish Air Force is hosting its annual road base exercise, Baana 23, from September 18 to September 22, 2023. This year, the exercise will involve aircraft from allied…
Korean Air donates $25 million and retired Boeing 747 to LA museum
The California Science Center, located in Los Angeles, California, has received $25 million from Korean Air to name its Aviation Gallery, which will be part of Samuel Oschin Air and Space…
Delta-led consortium finalize investment in private jet firm Wheels Up
A consortium of investors led by Delta Air Lines has finalized an agreement with Wheels Up to provide a $500 million credit facility. Alongside Delta, the travel and tourism…
Recently re-branded New Pacific Airlines launches new domestic routes in the US
The recently re-branded New Pacific Airlines (formerly Northern Pacific Airways) has announced the launch of two new domestic routes in the United States. Starting November 16,…
