VietJet faces worldwide asset freeze over $250 million aircraft leasing debt
The UK Commercial Court has granted a worldwide freezing order against VietJet Aviation after aircraft finance company FW…
777 Partners founder pleads guilty to $500 million fraud scheme
Joshua Wander, co-founder and former chief executive of 777 Partners, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and securities…
Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian airlines
Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian aircraft for another month, keeping restrictions in place until November…
Lufthansa prepares for final A340-600 flight as 17-year-old aircraft exits fleet
Lufthansa is scheduled to operate its final Airbus A340-600 passenger service on October 18, ending the aircraft type’s…
IndiGo A321 suffers tail strike during second landing attempt in Bengaluru
An IndiGo Airbus A321 operating a flight from Guwahati (GAU) to Bengaluru (BLR) suffered a tail strike during…
Etna ash disrupts Catania flights, forcing diversions and cancelations
Renewed volcanic activity at Mount Etna has disrupted air travel in Sicily, forcing Catania Airport (CTA) to suspend…
Nor’easter triggers hundreds of flight cancelations across US Northeast
A powerful nor’easter is disrupting air travel across the U.S. Northeast, with Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) experiencing…
Software issue puts Boeing MAX 7 and MAX 10 programs under fresh scrutiny
Boeing is facing a new regulatory review of its 737 MAX aircraft family after identifying a flight management…
Airlink E-Jets’ low stadium flypast sparks safety debate
Two Airlink Embraer E-Jets performed a low formation flypast over DHL Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, prompting…
Turkey’s supersonic Hürjet completes maiden flight: video
The first production Hürjet advanced jet trainer built for the Turkish Air Force has completed its maiden flight,…
US jury convicts former Aeroflot employee in $900K aircraft parts smuggling case
A federal jury in Florida convicted Alexander Mamonov, a former Aeroflot employee, for his role in a scheme…
Greece to build €3.1B integrated air defense network with Israel
Greece is moving ahead with a €3.1 billion program to build a nationwide air and missile defense network…
Russia turns to imported Jet A-1 as refinery disruptions hit fuel supply
Russia has imported around 70,000 tons of Jet A-1 aviation fuel from South Korea and Egypt, with Ukraine’s…
Authorities probe screening after Malaysia Airlines pilot’s alleged drug smuggling
Malaysia’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAM) has opened a regulatory investigation into airport security procedures following the arrest of…
Brazil approves American Airlines’ $100M investment in Azul
Brazil’s competition authority has cleared American Airlines’ planned investment in Azul, allowing the US carrier to acquire a…
Ukraine claims drone attack on Russian air defense network
Ukraine claimed to have damaged multiple Russian air defense and radar installations during a long-range drone strike in…
Tourist plane crashes near Nazca Lines in Peru, killing 13
A Cessna 208B Grand Caravan operated by Peruvian sightseeing carrier Aerodiana crashed during a tourist flight over Peru’s…
WestJet cabin crew go on strike, more than 300 flights canceled
More than 4,400 cabin crew members have launched strike action after nearly 11 months of contract negotiations, forcing…