John Travolta shares pride at adding 737 rating to his pilot license
John Travolta is now qualified to fly Boeing 737 aircraft, the film star and pilot announced on March…
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Boeing releases statement on China Eastern Airlines fatal crash
American aircraft manufacturer Boeing has released an official statement regarding China Eastern flight MU5735 which involved a B737-800…
Grounded since 2020: the story behind Air Zimbabwe’s 777 fleet
Two Boeing 777-200s belonging to Air Zimbabwe are being considered for short-term leasing to interested parties, with an…
Hong Kong to ease travel restrictions from nine countries
Hong Kong will ease travel restrictions from nine countries – Australia, Canada, France, India, Nepal, Pakistan, the Philippines,…
China acquires six AW189 search and rescue helicopters
The Ministry of Transport of China ordered six AgustaWestland AW189 helicopters from Leonardo, with an option for two…
What do we know about China Eastern Airlines?
China Eastern Airlines (CIAH) (CEA) is one of the most significant carriers in the country’s commercial aviation market,…
Romania blocks bank accounts of three Aeroflot board members
The Romanian government has aligned with Western countries and imposed sanctions on Russian individuals and entities amid the…
AeroTime announces partnership with e-learning platform Aeroclass
AeroTime has today announced a new partnership with Aeroclass, a leading aviation e-learning platform. The new partnership will…
Greater Bay Airlines uncertain about launch date: Reuters
Hong Kong’s new carrier Greater Bay Airlines, which had hoped to begin operations in summer 2021, has yet…
South Africa reinstates Comair’s Air Operator Certificate
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) reinstated Comair’s Air Operator Certificate (AOC) on the evening of March 16,…
Russia plans to speed up MC-21 and SSJ100 programs – minister
Russia will push ahead with its civil aviation programs to build the MC-21 and Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100)…
GlobalX to order 200 eVTOL aircraft from Eve
Eve UAM, an Embraer subsidiary that produces urban air mobility infrastructure and electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft…
Australia and Netherlands launch legal action against Russia over MH17
Australia and the Netherlands have initiated legal proceedings against Russia for its role in downing Malaysia Airlines flight…
New Zealand to open up to tourists sooner than planned
New Zealand is bringing forward plans to open its borders to tourists, hoping to boost its economy. The country…
“3 days till collapse” – fuel price pushes Nigerian airlines to the brink
Exorbitant fuel prices could lead to Nigerian airlines shutting down operations. Allen Onyema, the Vice President of Airline Operators…
Ukraine conflict, rising fuel costs pose a fresh challenge for airlines: IATA
The International Air Transport Association has warned the Ukraine conflict and rising fuel costs will put added pressure…
Swiss Air-Rescue Rega upgrades to five-bladed heli; orders nine Airbus H145s
Swiss Air-Rescue Service Rega has ordered nine five-bladed H145s from Airbus Helicopters to replace its current four-bladed versions. Established…
Plane carrying Donald Trump makes emergency landing after engine failure
A private plane carrying former US president Donald Trump was forced to make an emergency landing in New…