Aeroflot flight descends to avoid US spy plane, Russia to issue protest
An Aeroflot Airbus A330-300, on a flight 501 between Tel Aviv and Moscow, had to alter its altitude…
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Belavia grounds nearly half of its fleet following EU sanctions
Belarusian national airline Belavia announced it has downsized its fleet by nearly half after “further restrictions to flights to a number of countries were…
US tightens COVID-19 testing rules for incoming travelers due to Omicron
The United States has shortened the time period for incoming international travelers to take a COVID-19 test in response to…
Emirates says Omicron could bring ‘significant traumas’ for aviation industry
Emirates airline says losing December or winter to additional COVID-19 restrictions as a result of the Omicron variant of…
Israel to close borders to foreigners over new strain of virus
The government of Israel will close its borders to all foreigners in an attempt to stop the spread…
Countries tighten borders over new South Africa variant
Countries in Asia and Europe are rushing to tighten border controls due to the new COVID-19 variant detected in South Africa (B.1.1.529). The new discovery comes as…
US Department of Justice to step up prosecution of unruly airline passengers
As air travel picks up across the United States during this holiday season, the US Department of Justice…
Australia scraps plan for Antarctica concrete runway amid environmental concerns
Australia will not proceed with its plan to build Antarctica’s first concrete runway near one of its research bases. “The Morrison…
UK adds six African countries to red list over new COVID-19 variant
Due to the new COVID-19 variant (B.1.1.529), which has been declared under investigation by the UK Health Security…
Asia-Pacific international traffic remains ‘depressed’, says AAPA
The Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA) released October 2021 passenger traffic numbers, revealing that international air travel demand remained “significantly depressed”. In October 2021,…
Korean Air denies winning Singapore’s approval for Asiana takeover
The largest South Korean airline, Korean Air, denied media reports regarding the overseas approval from Singapore’s antitrust regulator…
New Zealand announces border reopening dates to vaccinated travelers
Most foreign travelers who are fully vaccinated will need to wait five more months before they can enter…
FAA proposes $341,893 fine against 93 Air for alleged illegal charter operations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $341,893 civil penalty against Nebraska-based 93 Air for allegedly conducting…
FAA to impose $161,823 fine for alcohol-related incidents and unruly behaviour
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed $161,823 in civil penalties against eight airline passengers for alleged unruly…
30 Years of ECA. From COVID-19 to single pilot ops – what’s next for pilots?
The European Cockpit Association (ECA), an umbrella organisation for pilot unions across Europe, turns 30 this month. The…
Singapore and India to resume flights under the vaccinated travel lane scheme
Singapore and India have reached an agreement to resume commercial flights between the two countries beginning November 29,…
FAA gets winter ready for safe airport operations; releases safety video
Winter is coming. And the FAA wants to make sure that all airports across the US are armed…
IATA reveal post-COVID-19 priorities for ground handling operations
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has addressed the skilled labor shortage facing ground handling operations worldwide at…