Four years in the making: Nigeria Air moves closer to launch, files for AOC
Ahead of its planned launch in mid-2023, Nigeria Air has applied to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)…
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Plane diverted after off-duty pilot bites cabin crew member’s finger
A Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul Airport (IST) to Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (JKT) was forced to make…
Russian officials arrested for extorting money from pilots: reports
The Russian Federal Agency for Air Transport (Rosaviatsiya) has been shaken by another corruption scandal, according to reports…
Apple AirTags allowed on Lufthansa flights after all
Good news for passengers with Apple AirTags! They are allowed in checked luggage when flying Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA),…
FAA invests $31M in cargo improvement across nine airports in the US
Nine airports across the United States will undergo airport cargo improvements as part of a $31M investment awarded…
First foreign Boeing 737 MAX lands in China after four-year hiatus
A Boeing 737 MAX operated by MIAT Mongolian Airlines has recently landed in Guangzhou, China, marking the model’s…
ICAO states agree “aspirational goal” to cut aviation CO2 emissions
Governments of countries across the world have signed up to an “aspirational” pledge to cut carbon emissions from aviation. Member…
Pilot sues Southwest Airlines after captain exposed himself mid-flight: AP
A Southwest Airlines (LUV) pilot is suing the airline, her union and an ex-colleague after the co-worker locked…
Hong Kong to give away 500,000 air tickets to lure tourists back to the island
After more than two years of adhering to some of the world’s toughest COVID-19 restrictions, Hong Kong is…
Pilots strike forces Eurowings Germany to cancel hundreds of flights
Eurowings Germany, a low-cost subsidiary of German flag carrier Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA), is facing operational challenges after a…
Six months detention: Canadian flight crew still detained in Dominican Republic
Receiving death threats from narco criminals, extortion from inmates, and living in “inhumane and humiliating” conditions, this is…
Pilot union opposes alerting system exemption for Boeing 737 MAX 7, MAX 10
The Allied Pilots Association (APA), the labor union representing around 15,000 American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) pilots, has said…
Avion Express signs partnership agreement with Danish tour operator Bravo Tours
Avion Express, a leading provider of aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance (ACMI) and charter services. and a family member…
Virgin Atlantic scraps London Heathrow-Hong Kong route after 30 years
Virgin Atlantic will not be resuming flights between London Heathrow (LHR) to Hong Kong (HKG) due to the…
US Dept of Transportation extends rest hours for flight attendants
The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule that requires US…
Nigeria’s ICAO member status elevated, improved safety standards recognized
After facing near collapse following the threat of international airlines exiting the sector, Nigerian aviation seems to have…
Despite current challenges, is there growth ahead for European aviation?
Aviation may be facing a lot of challenges right now, but the long-term outlook is for growth, according…
Russia loses seat at ICAO council. What now?
Accused of breaching the rules of the Chicago Convention on international aviation, Russia lost its seat among the…