Airbus expects to deliver 600 aircraft in 2021
On July 29, 2021, the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus announced it was expecting to deliver more than 600…
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Official: Airbus confirmed A350 freighter development
On July 29, 2021, the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus announced that the board has approved the development of…
SAA low-cost arm Mango Airlines to enter bankruptcy protection, media reports
South African low-cost carrier Mango Airlines, a subsidiary of South African Airways (SAA), has been swedging to maintain…
Eurocontrol names 10 busiest European airlines: Ryanair leads
Judging by the newest air traffic data update from Eurocontrol, an Irish ultra-low-cost carrier Ryanair became the busiest…
American Airlines joins race for pilots, set to add 1,350 flight crew by 2022
Following the release of American Airlines’ (A1G) (AAL) 2021 second-quarter financial report, the carrier revealed its intent on…
How Tokyo Olympics got ‘grounded’ and what it means for Japan’s aviation?
July 23, 2021, marks the opening ceremony of the delayed Tokyo Olympics. However, Japan has barred all spectators…
Qatar Airways: “We are already taking impairment from A380s”
While the pandemic keeps taking its toll on international air travel, airlines are reviewing the future of their…
Singapore-Hong Kong travel bubble still hanging in obscurity
Singapore and Hong Kong will review the long-await air travel bubble in late August 2021, signaling that the…
Another blow: Cathay Pacific to shut pilot base in London?
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific is proposing to close its pilot base in London, the United Kingdom,…
Garuda Indonesia fails to pay aircraft lease, faces a lawsuit
Indonesia’s flag carrier, Garuda Indonesia, is facing a lawsuit from an Ireland-based aircraft lessor AerCap. The latest lawsuit…
Missing Antonov An-28 found in Siberia
An Antonov An-28 airplane disappeared from radar on a flight between Kedrovo and Tomsk, western Siberia, Russia. The…
IATA challenges EU climate deal following ambitious airlines fuel tax proposal
The European Union’s executive Commission presented the ‘Fit for 55’ climate deal on July 14, 2021, which is…
UK Authority issues special bulletin about BA Boeing 787 nose gear incident
A Boeing 787-8 aircraft, registration number G-ZBJB, suffered damage to its lower forward fuselage following a nose gear…
JetBlue brand new Airbus A321LR arrives at London Heathrow
New York-based low-cost air carrier, JetBlue (JBLU), conducted its first test flight to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with…
Comair to seek financial support following extended flight suspension
South Africa-based operator Comair has reextended the suspension of its scheduled flights for Kulula.com and British Airways to…
New settlement deal set to ax 290 SAA pilot positions
South African Airways Pilots Association agreed on a settlement with South African Airways regarding unpaid wages. 290 pilot…
US authorities report a drastic rise of unruly passenger incidents
The tally of reported inflight incidents for US carriers has risen to over 3,300 in 2021, according to…
Russian investigators blame foggy weather for Antonov An-26 crash
A Russian authority has disclosed what caused the crash of the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatka Aviation Antonov An-26 turboprop. The Transport…