LOT Dash 8-400 suffers hydraulic system failure, declares emergency
A LOT Polish Airlines de Havilland Dash 8-400 flight declared an emergency after losing a hydraulic system inflight.The…
Start-up airline Norse Atlantic Airways gets approval for flights to US
Norwegian start-up airline Norse Atlantic Airways has been given the green light to operate international flights to the United…
Vietnam increases international flight frequency across Asia
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has increased the frequency of regular international passenger flights connecting Vietnam…
Aegean Airlines halts flights to and from Beirut after jet damage
Greece’s flag carrier Aegean Airlines (32A) has decided to temporarily halt flights to and from Beirut in Lebanon, after damage…
Embraer sells two subsidiaries to Spanish jet component manufacturer
Embraer has announced a new strategic partnership with Spanish plane component manufacturer Aernnova. The deal will see Aernnova…
Indonesian government to investigate Garuda for alleged corruption
The Indonesian Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) announced it will investigate allegations of corruption related to aircraft procurement…
AVIC finishes general assembly of latest AG600 amphibian prototype
Chinese plane manufacturer Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has finished a general assembly of the latest prototype of the…
Australia to tighten booster shot rules for aviation workers
The Australian government is considering changes to the current vaccination rules for frontline aviation workers. On January 9, 2022,…
China predicts international aviation market expansion in 2023
The Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) has revealed its prediction for the potential recovery of international air…
ATSB probes cabin crew incapacitation on Virgin Australia flight
The Australian Safety Transport Bureau (ATSB) has begun an investigation into a case of a cabin crew incapacitation…
Alaska Airlines faces staff shortage, cuts January flights
Alaska Airlines has warned it will reduce flights by 10% in January 2022 due to a spike in…
Qatar Airways seeks $618M from Airbus in dispute over A350s surface quality
Qatar Airways is seeking $618 million from European plane manufacturer Airbus in a dispute over surface deterioration on…
Finnair Airbus A350 diverts to Helsinki after smoke reported in cabin
A Finnair Airbus A350 passenger aircraft made an emergency landing in Helsinki, Finland after smoke-filled cabin sparks potential…
The future looks bright: updating Africa’s ageing airline fleets
Africa has the oldest aircraft fleet in the world. Despite Africans representing more than 17% of the world’s…
ICAO withdraws safety objection in Pakistani pilot scandal
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) confirmed that the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority has resolved a safety concern…
British Airways to resume London-Sydney ‘Kangaroo Route’ in March 2022
British Airways is set to restart international flights connecting London and Sydney, after a two-year hiatus. According to the…
Ryanair Boeing 737 jet diverts to France following reports of fire on board
A Ryanair Boeing 737 passenger aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in France following reports of…
Air India Express cabin crew call for indefinite strike over contract terms
Hundreds of Air India Express cabin crew members look set to launch an indefinite strike over allegations of…