Finnair Airbus A350 diverts to Helsinki after smoke reported in cabin
A Finnair Airbus A350 passenger aircraft made an emergency landing in Helsinki, Finland after smoke-filled cabin sparks potential…
The future looks bright: updating Africa’s ageing airline fleets
Africa has the oldest aircraft fleet in the world. Despite Africans representing more than 17% of the world’s…
ICAO withdraws safety objection in Pakistani pilot scandal
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) confirmed that the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority has resolved a safety concern…
British Airways to resume London-Sydney ‘Kangaroo Route’ in March 2022
British Airways is set to restart international flights connecting London and Sydney, after a two-year hiatus. According to the…
Ryanair Boeing 737 jet diverts to France following reports of fire on board
A Ryanair Boeing 737 passenger aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in France following reports of…
Air India Express cabin crew call for indefinite strike over contract terms
Hundreds of Air India Express cabin crew members look set to launch an indefinite strike over allegations of…
Antonov completes construction of first An-178-100R military aircraft
Antonov State Enterprise announced it completed the final construction of the first An-178-100R military aircraft which is now…
Cathay Pacific Airways suspends all long-haul cargo flights
Hong Kong’s flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways is temporarily suspending all long-haul cargo operations for a week due…
Israel agrees on additional aid package for El Al Airlines
Israel’s government has agreed to provide additional financial aid to El Al Airlines to help mitigate losses caused…
JetBlue Airways to cut flights in January as Omicron cases rise among staff
JetBlue Airways is considering cutting flights through January 13, 2022, by roughly 1,280 due to a surge in…
Emirates expects surge in traveler numbers over New Year period
Emirates is gearing up for a busy New Year. The Dubai-based carrier announced it expects to see a…
Start-up Norse Atlantic Airways secures Norwegian AOC
Start-up airline Norse Atlantic Airways has obtained an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC), allowing the newcomer to commence passenger…
The life of a business jet pilot: how does it differ from commercial aviation?
Have you ever wondered what life is like for a business jet pilot? Compared to commercial aviation flight…
Emirates suspends flights from eight more African countries
Emirates has temporarily suspended the entry of travelers from eight destinations in Africa until further notice. The move was…
Russian MC-21-300 passenger jet obtains type certificate
Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency of Russia (Rosaviatsia) has issued local aircraft manufacturer JSC Irkut Corporation a type…
Ethiopian Airlines to return MAX to service in February 2022, media reports
Ethiopian Airlines will reportedly reactivate its Boeing 737 MAX fleet in the upcoming February 2022. According to the…
VietJet marks 10th anniversary by adding its first A330 jet
Vietnamese low-cost airline VietJet announced it had received its first wide-body Airbus A330 jet. The Airbus A330-300 passenger plane,…
Qantas Airways pushes forward the return of first A380 jet
Qantas Airways will bring one of its Airbus A380s back to the skies a few months ahead of…