KlasJet – From shifting sands to solid foundations
2020 has been a year of shifting sands for everyone, most especially the aviation industry. But, that does…
UK government to aid airports due to tightened COVID-19 rules
Due to new travel restrictions, which came into force on January 18, 2021, the Aviation Minister of the…
Top 10 oldest fighter jets still in service
We all love the new and advanced aircraft. But what are some of the longest-serving and the oldest…
Trump adds COMAC to US investment blacklist
On January 14, 2021, the Trump administration imposed an investment ban on the Chinese aircraft manufacturer Commercial Aircraft…
EU to set up humanitarian aid hub at Leipzig/Halle
The European Union (EU) plans to set up a new logistics center for humanitarian aid at the Leipzig/Halle…
BREAKING: Norwegian ends long-haul operations to re-focus
The long-haul low-cost carrier Norwegian will drop the long-haul from its business model, as the company looks into…
USAF orders 12 more KC-46 tankers from Boeing
Boeing received an additional order for 12 KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling and transport aircraft from the United States…
CNN to end long running Airport Network operations
Due to the decline in airport traffic, the CNN Airport Network will not be shown across the US…
US to require negative COVID-19 test for international arrivals
Proof of a negative COVID-19 test will be required for all international arrivals into the United States, effective…
New Chinese combat drone WJ-700 performs maiden flight
China performed a successful first flight test of its WJ-700 Falcon, a new jet-powered combat and reconnaissance drone.…
UK puts breaks on travel corridor with UAE
The United Arab Emirates was removed from the United Kingdom’s travel corridor list, following the increase of new…
Jail time and fines for unruly passengers, FAA warns
As airlines prepare for possible unrest ahead of US elect-president’s Joe Biden’s inauguration, the Federal Aviation Administration warns…
FAA Trump appointees resign after Capitol riot
In response to the riot that erupted in the US Capitol, all Trump appointees at the Federal Aviation…
Airlines step up safety measures after US Capitol riot
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) and Delta Air Lines are increasing safety measures in fear of disruptions on flights…
£550M contract signed to develop missile for UK’s F-35
On January 6, 2020, the United Kingdom announced a £500 million contract for the provision of air-to-ground attack…
Cracks found in Qatar A350 XWB only superficial, Airbus says
On January 3, 2021, Qatar Airways Airbus A350-900 registered A7-ALL presented irregularities on its surface. The plane, ferried…
Threat to attack US Capitol heard by air traffic controllers
New York air traffic controllers heard a threat to crash a plane into the US Capitol as an…
Norwegian Air flies Dreamliners to Ireland for lessor repossession
Norwegian Air moves some of its aircraft, among which is at least six Boeing 787 Dreamliners, to Shannon…