Department of Transportation Watchdog investigates Pete Buttigieg’s use of US government private jet The US Secretary of Transportation, Pete Buttigieg’s, use of private jets will be scrutinised by a watchdog within… ByIan MolyneauxFebruary 28, 2023
Boeing A world first: Two 10-year-old Boeing 787 to be dismantled for parts After 10 years of service, two Boeing 787-8 aircraft will be dismantled for parts. The aircraft, managed by… ByRytis BeresneviciusFebruary 28, 2023
Cargo Cathay Pacific Cargo rebrands and changes name to Cathay Cargo Cathay Pacific Cargo, the air cargo subsidiary of Cathay Pacific, has announced a rebrand and a change of… ByJean Carmela LimFebruary 27, 2023
Airlines The safety demonstration: two minutes which might just save your life Whether the flight you have boarded is 30 minutes or 16 hours, there’s one element as passengers we… ByAlec WignallFebruary 26, 2023
fighter jet Pilot discusses dramatic ejection from F-35 moments before it slid into the sea A RAF pilot has revealed how he was able to eject from his F-35 fighter jet moments before… ByIan MolyneauxFebruary 24, 2023
African Airlines Ethiopian Airlines to resume JFK flights via Abidjan after three-year hiatus Ethiopian Airlines (ET) will resume direct flights to New York via Abidjan after a three-year hiatus, the airline… ByMichael JongaFebruary 23, 2023
Balloon incursions Pentagon releases photo of US pilot’s close-up selfie with Chinese spy balloon The Pentagon released a photo taken by a United States Air Force pilot flying above a suspected Chinese… ByJean Carmela LimFebruary 23, 2023
plane crash Five killed in US plane crash shortly after take-off Five people travelling in a small plane from Little Rock, Arkansas were killed when the aircraft crashed shortly… ByIan MolyneauxFebruary 23, 2023
civil aviation authority ACSA to let ‘sanctioned’ Russian planes refuel at South African airports: report The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is intent on allowing Russian planes to refuel at South African airports… ByMichael JongaFebruary 22, 2023
meals Thai Airways suspends crew over uncollected meal trays; continues investigation Thai Airways is investigating an incident on a flight from Singapore’s Changi Airport (SIN) to Bangkok Airport (BKK)… ByJean Carmela LimFebruary 22, 2023
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport JetBlue asks DOT to investigate ‘anti-competitive’ allocation of AMS slots The United States (US) Department of Transportation (DOT) began proceedings against the Government of the Netherlands following a… ByRytis BeresneviciusFebruary 22, 2023
American Airlines American Airlines apologizes for ‘snubbing’ prime ministers at Guyana airport American Airlines has sent an official apology to the prime ministers of Trinidad and Tobago and St Vincent… ByJean Carmela LimFebruary 22, 2023
Airbus Japan Airlines Airbus A350 diverts twice due to missed airport curfew A Japan Airlines flight from Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK) had to divert twice when… ByJean Carmela LimFebruary 21, 2023
Lockheed C-130 Hercules US Air Force awards Raytheon $135M deal to produce advanced C-130 propellers Raytheon Technologies’ Collins Aerospace business has been awarded a contract by the US Air Force to continue producing… ByJean Carmela LimFebruary 21, 2023
Australia Qantas to undergo biggest global lounge upgrade incl. flagship lounge in London Qantas announced that it plans to elevate its passengers’ pre-flight experience by upgrading its network of lounges in… ByJean Carmela LimFebruary 21, 2023
Airbus Emirates to build $135 million pilot training center for A350 and B777X fleet Emirates has announced that it is building a $135 million training facility to accommodate 6 Full Flight Simulator… ByJean Carmela LimFebruary 20, 2023
flight safety Precision, art and psychology: how passenger safety briefing cards are made When was the last time you picked up a passenger safety card while you were on a flight… ByJean Carmela LimFebruary 20, 2023
United States Air Force (USAF) US Air Force grounds KC-135 Stratotanker fleet pending safety review The US Air Force grounded its fleet of KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft after a defective part was found in… ByClement CharpentreauFebruary 19, 2023