United hopes for quick Boeing 737 MAX return after electric fault fix
Following the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for the fixes of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft electrical…
Korean Air swings into profit for 4th consecutive quarter
While most of the airlines are still counting losses amid the ongoing pandemic, the Seoul-based carrier Korean Air…
Helvetic Airways to receive its first Embraer E195-E2 jet
On May 14, 2021, Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer announced that it would deliver the first Embraer E195-E2 aircraft…
Hong Kong-Singapore bubble is likely to burst once again
The long-awaited travel bubble between Hong Kong and Singapore might burst once again, as the COVID-19 cases continue…
Alaska to expand its fleet with 13 Boeing 737 MAX, 17 Embraer 175
On May 12, 2021, Alaska Airlines announced that it would add 13 Boeing 737 MAX and Embraer E175…
Space tourism: when could we plan a trip to cosmos?
Space tourism is a fast-emerging market with a handful of competitors vying to make vacationing in space an…
Creditors delay vote on Thai Airways rehabilitation plan
On May 12, 2021, Bangkok-based Thai Airways announced that creditors delayed a vote on the airline’s rehabilitation plan. During…
Boeing gets greenlight from FAA for the 737 MAX electric fix
Boeing received a green light from the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the Boeing 737 MAX…
Latest 737 MAX electric issues curtail aircraft deliveries in April 2021
The latest Boeing 737 MAX aircraft electrical issues, which resulted in certain 737 MAX aircraft temporary groundings, took…
Government to oppose cash injection into Thai Airways?
The Thai government is reportedly opposing cash injection into the cash-strapped Thai Airways. The State Enterprise Policy Office…
UNI Air ATR-72 makes emergency landing after double tire rupture
A UNI Air ATR 72-600 aircraft suffered double wheel bursts, forcing the aircraft to make an emergency landing…
Taiwan to impose a 14-day quarantine to all China Airlines pilots
On May 10, 2021, Taiwan’s Health Minister announced that it would impose 14-day quarantine measures on all pilots…
The space race: China’s ambitious plans in cosmos
China is fast becoming a leader in space exploration. With out of this world ideas and backing from…
Qantas to activate five Embraer E190s, add more routes
On May 7, 2021, Australian flag-carrier Qantas announced that it would activate five Embraer E190 aircraft in Adelaide,…
Japan Airlines reports a net loss of $2.9bn amid pandemic
On May 7, 2021, Japan Airlines published its financial results for the fiscal year of 2020, reporting a…
Boeing to open first 737 conversion line of Latin America
On May 5, 2021, Boeing announced it would expand to Costa Rica, creating additional capacity for Boeing 737-800…
Emirates restarts Airbus A380 operations to Frankfurt Airport
On May 5, 2021, Emirates announced it had returned its flagship Airbus A380 aircraft back to service at…
AirAsia sees improving operating results in March 2021
On May 6, 2021, AirAsia announced its preliminary operating statistics for the first quarter of 2021, with improved…