Nigeria’s FEC approves bilateral air service agreement between Canada, Nigeria
A direct air service link between Nigeria and Canada could soon be a reality after Nigeria’s Federal Executive…
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US Congress to consider raising pilot retirement age to tackle industry shortage
The United States Congress is considering proposed legislation that would raise the retirement age for commercial airline pilots…
Aviation regulator DGCA initiates a 2-month-long audit of Indian airlines
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has initiated a special audit of Indian air carriers to investigate…
EU drops sanctions on Airbus titanium supplier in Russia: report
The European Union has reportedly scrapped plans to include Russia’s largest titanium company, VSMPO-AVISMA, in its 7th sanctions…
Nigeria’s CAA grounds Dana Airlines over financial difficulties
Nigeria’s Dana Airlines has been grounded with immediate effect after getting into financial difficulties, the country’s civil aviation…
easyJet shareholders approve order for 56 Airbus A320neos
Shareholders of British low-cost-carrier easyJet have approved an order for 56 Airbus A320neos and the conversion of a…
ICAO report condemns Belarus for faking Ryanair FR4978 bomb threat
A report by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on the diversion of a Ryanair in May 2021…
FAA proposes to fine two private air charter companies for illegal operations
Two private air charter companies in the US are facing possible charges totaling more than $4 million in…
Court dismisses legal bid to stop SpiceJet services due to safety concerns
An Indian court dismissed a legal plea from a local lawyer asking that operations of the low-cost carrier…
BAA Training to provide A320 type rating services to Air France
BAA Training is expanding in France, providing Air France with Airbus A320 Type Rating services under a new…
Mid-air collision of two small planes at North Las Vegas airport leaves 4 dead
Four people are confirmed dead after two small aircraft were involved in a mid-air collision at North Las…
Cathay Pacific reports improved passenger traffic in June 2022
Hong Kong’s flag-carrier Cathay Pacific has announced a positive development in June passenger traffic, citing eased travel restrictions and…
UK authorities call on airlines to prioritize passengers amid travel chaos
As travel disruptions continue to cause chaos across the industry, the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) and…
Saudi Arabia opens airspace to all airlines, including Israel’s El Al
Saudi Arabia announced plans to open its airspace to all commercial carriers, thus meaning flights to and from…
Emirates rejects Heathrow’s ‘unreasonable’ demand to cut summer flights
Emirates has refused London Heathrow’s (LHR) demands for airlines to cut flights in order to comply with a cap…
Rosaviatsiya chief hospitalized, sustains injuries in alleged bike incident
Alexander Neradko, the head of the Federal Air Transport Agency of Russia (Rosaviatsiya), has allegedly been hospitalized and…
Preparing for the unexpected: EU plans to extend some airport slot flexibility
The European Commission plans to extend a tool created during the pandemic that allows airlines to seek exemptions…
European pilots seek action from EASA as pressure builds on crews
There is no easy fix for Europe’s travel nightmares this summer, pilots have warned. They also called on…