Romanian start-up airline Air Connect to launch flights in May
Romanian start-up airline Air Connect plans to launch flights with an ATR72-600 turboprop in May 2022. The carrier will commence regional…
Pakistan International Airlines to resume flights to UK in February
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has scheduled passenger flights to the United Kingdom. According to the official PIA website,…
Fire breaks out near Abu Dhabi airport after suspected ‘drone attack’
A fire broke out near Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) in the United Arab Emirates, after a suspected drone…
ICAO releases report into Ryanair FR4978 forced diversion in Belarus
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has released a fact-finding report into a incident involving Ryanair flight FR4978…
FedEx asks FAA permission to add missile-defense system to A321 freighter
American cargo airline FedEx is seeking permission from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to install a laser-based missile-defense…
Armenia’s new national carrier Fly Arna unveils livery
Start-up airline Fly Arna has revealed its new livery, showcasing the visual brand identity of its fleet. Fly Arna…
LOT Dash 8-400 suffers hydraulic system failure, declares emergency
A LOT Polish Airlines de Havilland Dash 8-400 flight declared an emergency after losing a hydraulic system inflight.The…
Start-up airline Norse Atlantic Airways gets approval for flights to US
Norwegian start-up airline Norse Atlantic Airways has been given the green light to operate international flights to the United…
Vietnam increases international flight frequency across Asia
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has increased the frequency of regular international passenger flights connecting Vietnam…
Aegean Airlines halts flights to and from Beirut after jet damage
Greece’s flag carrier Aegean Airlines (32A) has decided to temporarily halt flights to and from Beirut in Lebanon, after damage…
Embraer sells two subsidiaries to Spanish jet component manufacturer
Embraer has announced a new strategic partnership with Spanish plane component manufacturer Aernnova. The deal will see Aernnova…
Indonesian government to investigate Garuda for alleged corruption
The Indonesian Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) announced it will investigate allegations of corruption related to aircraft procurement…
AVIC finishes general assembly of latest AG600 amphibian prototype
Chinese plane manufacturer Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has finished a general assembly of the latest prototype of the…
Australia to tighten booster shot rules for aviation workers
The Australian government is considering changes to the current vaccination rules for frontline aviation workers. On January 9, 2022,…
China predicts international aviation market expansion in 2023
The Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) has revealed its prediction for the potential recovery of international air…
ATSB probes cabin crew incapacitation on Virgin Australia flight
The Australian Safety Transport Bureau (ATSB) has begun an investigation into a case of a cabin crew incapacitation…
Alaska Airlines faces staff shortage, cuts January flights
Alaska Airlines has warned it will reduce flights by 10% in January 2022 due to a spike in…
Qatar Airways seeks $618M from Airbus in dispute over A350s surface quality
Qatar Airways is seeking $618 million from European plane manufacturer Airbus in a dispute over surface deterioration on…