Lufthansa potentially looking to add six second-hand Airbus A350-900s
Lufthansa will potentially acquire six more Airbus A350-900s previously operated by other airlines, including LATAM and South African Airways, to further bolster its capacity for the upcoming peak travel season. The six Airbus 350-900 aircraft, registered as N285BN, N286BN, N287BN, N264AR,…
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Aircraft scrambled after Russian ships spotted off Irish west coast
Two Russian government ships caused alarm among Ireland’s Defence Forces after acting suspiciously in waters off the Irish west coast. According to the Irish Times ships and…
Airbus’ Survey Copter unveils CAPA-X modular tactical drone concept
Survey Copter, a subsidiary of Airbus, unveiled CAPA-X, a multi-mission modular tactical drone, at the SOFINS special forces show in Bordeaux, France, on March 28, 2023. CAPA-X…
United Airlines launches daily direct flights to Dubai from Newark
United Airlines has started its daily direct services from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) on March 25, 2023. The route is part of…
Man boards plane without passport or boarding card in major security breach
A man had appeared in an Irish court after he boarded a plane without a passport or boarding card. The major security breach was discovered on March 27, 2023, where a 48-year-old man was…
Airbus A321XLR cabin tested at sub-zero temperatures in northern Canada
Airbus’ A321XLR flight-test aircraft has returned from a four-day cold-weather ground testing at Iqaluit in northern Canada. The purpose of the trip was to “validate the aircraft…
ITA Airways announces almost $600M net loss in 2022
Italian state-owner carrier, ITA Airways, has announced a net loss of $598 million in 2022 despite revenues of $1.9 billion. According to the airline it operated around 97,000 scheduled…
NATO orders additional Airbus A330 for Multinational MRTT Fleet
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has ordered an additional Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT). The tanker will join NATO’s Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF),…
Top 5 emergency delivery service providers in aviation
As the world becomes increasingly fast-paced, the need for urgent deliveries is becoming more frequent. In situations where time is of the essence, emergency delivery via air service providers…
Japan’s largest parcel delivery company Yamato Holdings invests in REGENT
REGENT, a US-based startup developing a new generation of sea-skimming ground effect vehicles keeps adding names to its roster of investors. The latest is Yamato Holdings, the largest…
ICAO clarifies CORSIA carbon reduction requirements
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) clarified the requirements related to the CAO Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). ICAO…
China Southern Airlines plans to increase Boeing and Airbus order
China Southern Airlines will reportedly add over 200 Boeing and Airbus single-aisle jets over three years. Details regarding the airline’s plans were revealed in China Southern’s aircraft…
Wright Brothers’ historic factory badly damaged by fire
The factory site where the Wright Brothers began manufacturing aircraft in the early 20th century was badly damaged during a fire. On March 26, 2023, a fire broke out at a complex,…
International pilot unions join forces against single-pilot operations
Several pilot unions, including the International Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), European Cockpit Association (ECA), and International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations…
FAA looks to address potential fuel leaks from Boeing 737’s APU
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is issuing an Airworthiness Directive (AD), addressing potential damage to the Boeing 737’s Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) fuel line shroud,…
London mayor opposes expansion of weekend flights at City Airport
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is not backing extending the hours that London-City Airport (LCY) can operate at weekends. In December 2022, London City Airport submitted plans to Newham…
EU official provides status update for Iberia-Air Europa merger
While the long-awaited acquisition of Spain’s second largest airline, Air Europa, by its larger competitor Iberia (as part of the IAG Group) was finally agreed in February 2023. However, there…
Bombardier private jet death not caused by turbulence, NTSB reports
A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has indicated that the death of a female passenger on board a Bombardier private jet was not caused by…
France’s DGA qualifies F4.1 standard of Rafale fighter jet
The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) qualified the F4.1 standard for the Rafale fighter. On March 13, 2023, the DGA approved this new standard, which focuses on improving the…
AviaAM Leasing delivers fourth 737-800 Boeing converted freighter to lessee
AviaAM Leasing, a global aviation holding company engaged in tailored aircraft leasing and trading services, has announced another delivery of a 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter. This is the…
Air India unveils first Airbus A321neo aircraft
Air India received its first Airbus A321neo, the first aircraft from a number of the type set to join the airline’s fleet in the next few years. The aircraft, registered as VT-RTD, flew…
