capacity South African Airways uses larger aircraft to make up for lost Comair capacity South African Airways has increased capacity by using bigger aircraft on some routes after the grounding of fellow… March 16, 2022
GTF Pratt & Whitney successfully tests GTF Advantage engine with 100% SAF Pratt & Whitney has successfully tested a GTF Advantage engine with 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), another step… March 16, 2022
Air New Zealand New Zealand to open up to tourists sooner than planned New Zealand is bringing forward plans to open its borders to tourists, hoping to boost its economy. The country… March 16, 2022
Boeing 787 Dreamliner Low-cost long-haul Norse Atlantic delays launch as war in Ukraine hits demand Start-up Norse Atlantic Airways has delayed its planned launch, citing demand uncertainties and rising oil prices caused by… March 15, 2022
Airbus A321 Lufthansa Cargo starts A321P2F operations with aircraft named ‘Hello Europe’ Lufthansa Cargo is starting short-haul dedicated cargo operations for the first time and has unveiled the name for… March 15, 2022
capacity Major US airlines trim capacity as oil price rise makes itself felt US carriers United Airlines, JetBlue (JBLU), Delta and Southwest have slightly lowered capacity plans amid rising oil prices… March 15, 2022
British Airways Heathrow, British Airways & Virgin Atlantic ease face mask rules London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is dropping the requirement for travelers to wear face masks. The main carriers using… March 15, 2022
Aeroflot Putin signs new law to register foreign leased jets in Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a new law that will allow foreign leased jets to be registered… March 15, 2022
Cargo Korean Air reroutes flights, halts Moscow routes to avoid Russian airspace Korean Air is avoiding Russian airspace for its European and US flights and temporarily suspending passenger flights to… March 15, 2022
AOC South Africa carrier Comair flights canceled indefinitely after AOC suspended South African airline Comair has canceled flights after the country’s civil aviation authority suspended its operating license for… March 15, 2022
defense Pakistan demands joint probe into India’s accidental missile firing Pakistan has demanded a joint probe into India’s accidental firing of a missile into Pakistani territory on March… March 14, 2022
AeroTime Aviation Achievement Award From walking to school barefoot to aviation trailblazer: Capt Phatsima’s story From walking to school barefoot to becoming one of Botswana’s first female military pilots, Captain Kgomotso Phatsima has truly… March 14, 2022
aircraft Bermuda suspends airworthiness certificates for Russian-operated aircraft Bermuda has suspended all airworthiness certificates for Russian-operated aircraft that are registered in Bermuda. The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority… March 14, 2022
Airbus Stripped for parts and never to be seen again? Lessors face up to Russian risks Leasing companies are unlikely to be able to reclaim their aircraft from Russia while the current war in… March 13, 2022
defense India says technical malfunction caused accidental missile firing into Pakistan India has accidentally fired a missile that landed in Pakistan, stirring tensions with its neighbor. The incident occurred on… March 11, 2022
Croatia Mystery as military drone, suspected to be from Ukraine, crashes in Croatia A mystery drone, suspected to be from Ukraine, has crashed near the Croatian capital, Zagreb, raising questions about… March 11, 2022
Cargo Ukraine conflict, rising fuel costs pose a fresh challenge for airlines: IATA The International Air Transport Association has warned the Ukraine conflict and rising fuel costs will put added pressure… March 11, 2022
Berlin Ryanair to be first airline to fly from Berlin BER Terminal 2 on March 24 Ryanair will be the first airline to take off from the new Terminal 2 at Berlin Brandenburg Airport… March 11, 2022