This is how companies smuggle aircraft parts into Iran. Is Russia next?
In March 2022, at a meeting of the Russian Federation Council Committee on Economic Policy, the country’s minister…
Civil Aviation
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Heathrow raises passenger, revenue forecast amid ‘stronger than expected’ demand
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) expects higher passenger traffic in 2022 due to “stronger than expected demand”, the airport…
American Airlines to cut some New York and Ohio services due to pilot shortage
American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) will cut services to Islip and Ithaca, New York and Toledo, Ohio due to…
Kenya Airways’ Fahari Aviation and EVE sign deal for up to 40 eVTOLs
Kenya Airways’ (KQ) Fahari Aviation and EVE UAM have signed a letter of intent for an order of up…
Uganda Airlines granted landing rights at Guangzhou Airport by CAAC
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has granted landing rights to Uganda Airlines at Guangzhou Baiyun International…
IATA gives brighter financial outlook for the airline industry
Industry association IATA has given a brighter outlook for airlines in terms of profitability for 2022, predicting losses…
EXCLUSIVE UK CAA takes major step to change medical rules for pilots with HIV
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has announced “landmark” changes to the way pilots living with HIV will be…
All Tunisia international and domestic flights canceled due to general strike
Tunisia shut down all international flights after the Tunisian General Labor Union (UGTT), the national trade union representing…
Ryanair drops Afrikaans test after backlash from South African passengers
Low-cost carrier (LCC) Ryanair has removed its requirement for South African passengers to conduct a test in the…
Switzerland airspace reopens after technical ATC system malfunction
Switzerland reopened its airspace after a technical problem with the country’s air traffic control system (ATC) grounded flights…
Cargolux signs joint SAF deal with long-term partner Bolloré Logistics
Luxembourg-based all-cargo airline Cargolux and long-term partner Bolloré Logistics have signed a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) agreement in…
Hijack alarm sparked on Singapore Airways flight after technical glitch
A Singapore Airlines (SIA1) (SINGY) flight from Los Angeles to Singapore accidentally sent out a false hijacking alarm…
United States lifts negative COVID-19 test requirement for travelers
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lifted the requirement for travelers flying to the…
FAA launches campaign to recruit next generation of air traffic controllers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it is launching a recruitment campaign targeting the next generation of…
Global air cargo demand has fallen 11.2%, IATA reports
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its April 2022 air cargo market analysis, reporting a decline…
Qatar Airways Doha to HKG flights temporarily banned over positive COVID cases
It looks like Qatar Airways will not be flying to Hong Kong for the time being. The airline…
Closer to launch: Nigeria Air receives ATL from civil aviation authority
Nigeria Air Limited has received an Air Transport License (ATL) granted by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). Issued…
Bidens evacuated after aircraft enters restricted airspace near beach home
US President Joseph Biden and First Lady Jill Biden were briefly evacuated and taken to a secure location…