flydubai and Batik Air Malaysia announce formation of new global partnership
flydubai and Batik Air Malaysia have announced the formation of a new global partnership that will enable customers…
British Airways and Iberia owner IAG posts quarterly profits of over $2 billion
International Airlines Group (IAG), owner of British Airways and Iberia, has posted third quarter pre-tax profits of more…
Israel orders 25 F-15IA jets from Boeing in $5.2 billion deal
The Israeli Ministry of Defense has announced the purchase of 25 F-15IA fighter planes from Boeing, with an…
Pratt & Whitney, Air NZ, announce $150M expansion at Christchurch Engine Center
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand are to expand their Christchurch Engine Center. The expansion, which…
Britten-Norman reaches deal with Falkland Islands for more Islander aircraft
Britten-Norman has reached a tentative $9.75 million agreement with the Falkland Islands government to deliver four new BN2B-26…
Air Astana completes first 12-year C-check, builds MRO capabilities: pictures
Air Astana has completed the first 12-year C-check ever to be performed in Kazakhstan. This thorough maintenance procedure was…
Qantas B737 engine failure sparks grassfire along Sydney Airport runway
On November 8, 2024, a Qantas Boeing B737-800 aircraft was required to perform an emergency landing at Sydney…
First Airbus A330neo destined for Malaysia Airlines completes maiden flight
The first Airbus A330neo destined for Malaysia Airlines has completed its maiden flight at Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) in…
Airbus reportedly wins France’s Maritime Patrol Aircraft program over Dassault
Unconfirmed reports suggest that the French Ministry of the Armed Forces has chosen Airbus Defence & Space over…
European airlines are suspending flights to China. Is this the ‘new normal’?
Having occupied various executive positions within the airline industry in Europe, Rodrigue is now currently based in Vietnam…
Cathay Pacific eyeing new widebody order, considering Boeing 787 and 777X series
Cathay Pacific Airways is reportedly considering both the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the Boeing 777X series of airplanes…
Airbus delivered 62 new aircraft to 37 customers in October 2024
Airbus has announced its new order and delivery numbers for October 2024, surpassing the deliveries made in September…
Former Spirit Airlines CEO Ben Baldanza dies at 62
Ben Baldanza, former Spirit Airlines CEO and a well-known personality in the US airline industry, passed away on November…
Emirates Group surpasses record performance with 2.5 billion half-year profits
Emirates Group CEO and Chairman Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum described the company’s half-year results as a “record…
India’s Supreme Court orders Jet Airways liquidation over failed resolution plan
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the liquidation of Jet Airways, ending any hopes of bringing back…
RAAF conducts electronic warfare testing of EA-18G Growler, F-35A Lightning II
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) recently conducted Electronic Warfare (EW) testing of the EA-18G Growler and F-35A…
Cebu Pacific to launch direct flights between Manila and Sapporo, Japan
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) announced that it will launch direct flights from Manila International Airport (MNL)…
NASA powers X-59 experimental supersonic aircraft for the first time
NASA’s X-59 experimental aircraft has had its engines fired up for the first time at Lockheed Martin’s Skunk…