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Qantas provides first glimpse of A321XLR at final assembly line in Hamburg
Qantas provided a sneak peek of its first A321XLR, with the aircraft entering the final assembly line at Airbus’ Finkenwerder production facility in Hamburg, Germany. The move marks another step forward for the Qantas Group’s fleet renewal program, and sees the aircraft’s major airframe…
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Tanker drivers at Edinburgh Airport could strike over Christmas in pay dispute
Tanker drivers employed by North Air, who deliver fuel to airlines at Edinburgh Airport (EDI), could go on strike during the upcoming holiday season. The announcement was made…
Lufthansa reveals plans for ITA Airways as post-merger planning accelerates
Following the European Commission granting its final approval to the Lufthansa Group’s takeover of ITA Airways on November 29, 2024, the German airline’s initial plans for its latest…
Delta stowaway removed from return flight to US after causing disturbance
A woman discovered without a boarding pass on a Delta Air Lines flight flying from New York to Paris in November 2024 was removed from the flight taking her back to the US after causing a…
Air New Zealand A320neo diverts to Auckland after mid-air engine problem
An Air New Zealand Airbus A320neo aircraft diverted to Auckland due to an in-flight engine issue. The incident occurred on December 1, 2024, involving an Airbus A320-271N, registered as…
Taiwan secures $320 million deal for F-16 support and AESA radars
The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $385 million military sale to Taiwan. The move reinforces its commitment to the island’s defense amid rising regional tensions. The…
ACCC gives interim approval for Virgin Australia-Qatar Airways alliance
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has given temporary authorisation to Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways to engage in cooperative conduct under an integrated…
Turkish Airlines reaches Sydney Airport after carrier’s longest ever flight
Turkish Airlines has touched down at Sydney Airport (SYD) after completing its longest ever flight and officially launching the new service from Istanbul to Australia’s capital. The…
Low cost carrier Vietjet launches first flight between Hanoi and Kuala Lumpur
Vietnamese low-cost carrier Vietjet has launched its first flight connecting Vietnam’s capital city of Hanoi with Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. The maiden flight, VJ 905, departed Hanoi’s…
Air Canada to deploy new facial recognition technology at Vancouver Airport
Air Canada is set to introduce the use of new facial recognition technology at Vancouver International Airport (YVR). With this move, it will become the first Canadian airline to allow…
Etihad Airways’ first Airbus A320neo revealed with brand new partner livery
Etihad Airways has revealed its new Airbus A320neo emblazoned with a cricket-inspired fresh look livery in recognition of its partnership with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The…
Lithuania begins removing wreckage from DHL aircraft crash in Vilnius: pictures
Most of the remaining wreckage from a cargo aircraft operated by global courier DHL that crashed in Vilnius is now being cleared from the site. The development was first…
RAAF conducts longest, non-stop KC-30A 23-hour flight from Australia to Spain
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has declared that it has conducted the longest, non-stop RAAF flight on record: a 23.3-hour flight on the KC-30A. The KC-30A flew from RAAF Base…
Indian airlines hit by nearly 1,000 bomb hoaxes in 2024, over 600 in October
Indian airlines have been the target of nearly 1,000 bomb hoaxes in 2024 so far, with over 600 fake threats made in October alone, according to a government minister. On November…
Korean Air gets final approval from the European Commission on Asiana merger
The European Union has finally given the green light for Korean Air’s proposed takeover of Asiana Airlines. The European Commission (EC) announced on November 28, 2024 that it has…
Thales enhances Rafale reconnaissance with AI-driven Talios pod upgrade
Thales has announced a new upgrade to its Talios laser designation pod, specifically designed for Dassault Aviation’s Rafale fighter jets. This enhancement introduces artificial…
Malaysia Airlines welcomes first of 20 Airbus A330neo jets in Kuala Lumpa
The first of 20 Airbus A330neo aircraft due to join the Malaysia Airlines fleet has arrived at Kuala Lumpa Airport (KUL) after the jet was officially handed over in Toulouse,…
CEO of South Africa’s Airlink to step down after 33 years at the helm
Johannesburg-based Airlink has announced it will undergo a change of leadership in 2025. The revelation comes following the decision by its current CEO and Managing Director, Rodger Foster, to…
Hong Kong Airport starts simultaneous three-runway operations for the first time
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) has officially started simultaneous three-runway operations for the first time allowing more aircraft to take off and land together. Construction of…
Ex-Wizz Air exec given six-figure fine for secret share trading while at airline
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined a former Wizz Air executive for trading company shares when he wasn’t permitted to do so and failing to disclose his trades. …
Scandinavian Airlines to launch first-ever route between Scandinavia and South Korea
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) to launch its first-ever regular direct route between Scandinavia and South Korea. SAS announced that the new route will connect Copenhagen and Seoul…
