IATA urges Asia-Pacifc governments to ease travel restrictions
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has encouraged countries in the Asia-Pacific region to accelerate mitigation of COVID-19…
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Jet Airways flies from Delhi to Mumbai on its first proving flight
Jet Airways has taken off for its first proving flight, one of the final steps in regaining back its air…
Virgin Orbit expands fleet with two new Boeing 747s modified by L3Harris
Virgin Orbit, a leading satellite launch company, will acquire two Boeing 747-400 airframes to support the growing need…
ACCC grants interim approval for Virgin Australia – United codeshare pricing
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted interim approval for a “codeshare pricing arrangement” between Virgin…
United Airlines agrees on new terms for pilots
A Union representing United Airlines pilots says it has agreed with the airline on terms for a collective…
Canadian flight attendants demand ground pay as workload levels increase
Staff shortages and “archaic” airline policies are causing hundreds of Canadian flight attendants to work for free, and…
Passenger with no flying experience lands aircraft after pilot incapacitated
Aided by air traffic control, a passenger with zero flying experience managed to safely land an aircraft after…
Face masks no longer needed on planes and in airports, EASA and ECDC say
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) have issued…
Nigeria-based GIG Aviation to boost freighter operations with two ATR 72s
GIG Aviation will acquire two ATR 72-500 freighters to help the cargo company expand its network in Africa. In…
New Zealand to open borders fully to international travelers by end of July 2022
New Zealand’s government has set a date to fully reopen to international travel after more than two years…
Love aviation? Eurocontrol aims to boost interest in air traffic controller jobs
All too often, people think about becoming a pilot when they think of aviation jobs. Eurocontrol is hoping…
Nigerian airlines suspend plans to ground flights over fuel prices
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has agreed to temporarily suspend plans to ground flights over exorbitant jet…
Virgin Atlantic flight turns back as co-pilot hadn’t completed final test
A Virgin Atlantic flight heading to New York’s JKF Airport turned back to London Heathrow after it was…
Air Algérie to fuel route growth in Africa and Asia with 15 new aircraft
The government of Algeria has authorized Air Algérie, the country’s national carrier, to purchase 15 new aircraft as part of…
New Italian startup airline Aeroitalia orders 3rd aircraft
New Italian airline Aeroitalia signs a leasing agreement for the third aircraft to eventually join its fleet. Aeroitalia signed…
Boeing to move global headquarters from Chicago to Northern Virginia
Boeing announced that it is moving its global headquarters from Chicago to Arlington, Virginia, which is located just…
Australia’s Cobham receives seventh Q400 in fleet expansion plans
Cobham, a charter operator in Australia, took delivery of its seventh Bombardier Q400 turboprop as the airline’s fleet…
13% of Russian pilots are currently on furlough: Ministry of Transport
Approximately 13% of all commercial pilots and 5% of cabin crew in Russia are currently furloughed. Russia’s Ministry…