Chinese fighter jet crash caused by bird strike
A Chinese fighter jet suffered a bird strike in-flight during combat training. The bird strike caused a sudden…
Algeria to sketch new airline for domestic routes only
The government of Algeria announced plans to launch a new air carrier for operating only domestic flights in…
Avianca gets approval for $2 billion financing package
The Colombian airline Avianca (AVHOQ) announced that the U.S Bankruptcy Court approved its financing plan for over…
Airbus launches A220-based ACJ TwoTwenty business jet
Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) launched the ACJ TwoTwenty business jet. The new aircraft is based on the Airbus…
FAA warns about Boeing 747 & 767 fuel tank ignition risk
The Federal Aviation Administration released two new airworthiness directives (AD) which require the airlines of the United States…
AirAsia X to escape liquidation by restructuring $15.3B debt
AirAsia X, a long-haul subsidiary of AirAsia Group, announced its $15.3 billion debt restructuring scheme as a measure…
Ex-Norwegian Air Shuttle investor to launch new Norwegian carrier
While Norwegian Air Shuttle is still attempting to claw its way out of a financial pit of despair,…
FAA issues new training procedures for 737 MAX pilots
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released a draft report on revised training procedures for Boeing 737 MAX pilots,…
Weather at Heathrow ruins symbolic British Airways 747 take-off
British Airways (BA) bid a farewell to its final two Boeing 747-400 aircraft based at Heathrow Airport (LHR),…
Neste and Shell Aviation jump on the eco-fuel trend for jets
Neste and Shell Aviation signed a supply agreement for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The agreement would increase the…
Ryanair puts $200 million in Beauvais base, criticizes Air France
Irish budget airline Ryanair is opening a new base in Paris-Beauvais Airport (BVA) in France. While announcing the…
India launches $800 million airport expansion project in Maldives
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) started working on the Hanimaadhoo International Airport expansion project, which is considered…
El Al Airlines opposes 27-year-old owner: suspects deceit?
The Israel flag carrier El Al Airlines revealed that it opposes the purchase of a controlling stake by…
Despite survival warnings, Airbus to stabilize production output
Despite multiple Guillaume Faury’s warnings about deteriorating situation at the company, Airbus has reviewed its internal targets. The…
FAA closes Harrison Ford’s case: 78-year-old actor to fly again
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) closed the investigation of an incident, in which actor Harrison Ford was piloting…
Antonov AN-26 military plane crashes in Ukraine, at least 22 dead
An Antonov AN-26 aircraft crashed in the Kharkov region of Ukraine in the late hours of September 25,…
Turkish Airlines subsidiary Boeing 737 suffers engine shutdown
A Boeing 737-800, flying on behalf of Turkish Airlines, suffered sudden engine shutdown with a loud noise and…
Airbus looking for alternative ways to limit job cuts?
Airbus announced it considers a possible way to keep its employees and limit job losses. The European manufacturer…