easyJet to invest in software to cut fuel costs, noise levels across A320 fleet
Low-cost airline easyJet will invest in the latest aircraft software from Airbus aimed at cutting costs on jet…
UK’s Doncaster Sheffield Airport to ‘wind down’ operations from October
Operations at Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) in South Yorkshire, United Kingdom, will begin to “wind down” from October…
Garuda Indonesia files for US Chapter 15 bankruptcy procedure: Reuters
After settling an agreement with creditors to halve its debt to around $5 billion, flag carrier Garuda Indonesia…
Wizz Air unveils new routes for Rome and Milan, but closes Palermo base
Hungarian ultra-low-cost carrier Wizz Air is continuing its expansion across Europe. The airline has decided to further strengthen…
US SEC charges Boeing, ex-CEO with misleading investors over the 737 MAX
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the United States has charged aircraft manufacturer Boeing with providing misleading…
Ensuring safety in-flight: how do airlines prevent hijacking?
While aircraft hijackings are a relatively rare occurrence, their prevention is an everyday focus for both airline and airport…
Flying taxi pioneer Kitty Hawk closes down after more than 10 years
Flying taxi start-up Kitty Hawk, backed by Google co-founder Larry Page, is closing down. The Silicon Valley-based aircraft…
Aircraft manufacturer De Havilland to open new assembly line in Canada
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada has announced that it has selected Wheatland County, near Calgary, for its new…
Turkish flight simulators now off-limits to Russian pilots: report
The latest round of international sanctions has significantly impacted upon aircrew training and licensing processes across Russian operators.…
Pilot killed after jet bursts into flames during Reno Air Racing
An Aero L-29 Delfin jet crashed and burst into flames killing a pilot during the Reno Air Racing…
Eviation’s all-electric Alice aircraft undergoes high-speed taxi test: video
Israeli electric aircraft developer Eviation has released video of its all-electric Alice aircraft as it completes a high-speed…
FAA turns down airline request to hire less-experienced pilots during shortage
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has rejected a request from a regional air carrier to hire less-experienced flight…
New low-cost carrier Arajet takes off with 737 MAX fleet
Arajet Airlines, the Dominican Republic’s new low-fare airline, has officially launched commercial operations with its first scheduled passenger…
Australia’s Rex to finalize National Jet Express takeover in September
Australia’s largest regional air carrier Regional Express, also known as Rex, has received regulatory approval from the Foreign…
Screaming passenger attempts to hijack easyJet A320 plane mid-air
An easyJet Airbus A320 aircraft, which was supposed to fly to Paris, diverted to Lyon after one of…
Brazilian military renews fleet with 27 Airbus H125 helicopters
The Brazilian armed forces have purchased 27 single-engine light utility H125 helicopters, Airbus announced. The move is due…
GlobalX signs deal with Eviation to buy 50 electric airplanes
GlobalX has signed a letter of intent (LOI) to order 50 of Eviation’s all-electric Alice aircraft, part of…
Boeing to remarket 737 MAX jets ordered by China
Boeing will remarket some 737 MAX aircraft built for Chinse customers but cannot be delivered because the country’s…