Four new countries join Singapore and Japan to hold most powerful passports
Four new countries have joined Singapore and Japan as the holders of the most powerful passports for 2024,…
Japan’s $20B Kansai Airport in Osaka sinking at an alarming rate: experts
When Japan’s Kansai International Airport (KIX) opened in 1994, it was considered an engineering marvel. It is one…
Transavia France starts new era as Airbus operator with arrival of A320neo
Transavia France has taken delivery of its first A320neo, taking its first step in becoming an all-Airbus operator. …
NTSB: All 12 stop fittings disengaged on Alaska plane door plug causing blowout
The National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) has shared its initial findings following an investigation into flight 1282, disclosing…
Emirates swaps Boeing 777 for Airbus A380 on flights to Vienna for limited time
Dubai flag carrier Emirates has announced that it will restart Airbus A380 flights to Vienna in Austria for…
On the rise: Norwegian carried over 1.3 million passengers in December 2023
Oslo-based low-cost airline Norwegian has reported that it carried over 1.3 million passengers in December 2023. Furthermore, the…
Loose bolts, parts found by United and Alaska during B737-9 MAX inspections
Alaska Airlines and United Airlines reported that loose bolts and hardware were found when the carriers conducted inspections…
EVA Air finalizes order with Airbus for 18 A350-1000s and 15 A321neos
Airbus and EVA Air have finalized an agreement for the Taiwanese airline to purchase 18 long-range A350-1000s and…
Gatwick becomes first airport to open dedicated electric vehicle charging hub
London-Gatwick Airport (LGW) has become the first international airport to open a dedicated electric vehicle charging station for…
BA cabin manager accidentally deploys emergency slide during demonstration
A British Airways cabin manager accidentally deployed the emergency slide on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft while giving…
Cathay Pacific cancels flights over Chinese New Year amid crew shortages
Cathay Pacific Airways has announced that it has been forced to cut a dozen flights a day on…
NTSB gives update on Alaska Airlines flight 1282, missing door plug found
National Transport Safety Board (NTSB) officials in the US have announced that the door plug from the Alaska…
EASA adopts FAA directive despite no carriers with Alaska Airlines 737-9 setup
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has confirmed that it has adopted the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA)…
More airlines ground Boeing 737 MAX 9s following Alaska’s plug door blowout
More carriers have confirmed that they are grounding their Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleets after an Alaska Airlines…
Alaska Airlines grounds 737 MAX 9 fleet after plugged door blowout midflight
Alaska Airlines has grounded its fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft after part of the plane’s fuselage…
Connecting four billion travelers via content and business: Sam Chui interview
From an early age, travel and aviation have played a significant role in the life of Sam Chui…
Dutch tourist faces charges for making bomb joke at Philippine airport
A Dutch tourist is facing charges after joking about a bomb while at the departure area of Laoag…
B-1 bomber crew safely ejects as US Air Force aircraft crashes during training
A United States Air Force (USAF) B-1 bomber, aka B-1B Lancer, has crashed while on a training mission…