Will Ukraine close its airspace to commercial flights?
As the diplomatic situation between Ukraine and Russia rapidly continues to deteriorate, civil aviation operations have been increasingly…
Civil Aviation
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Explore the realm of civil aviation, covering commercial flights, regulations, and industry developments.
Violent brawl erupts on Air Caraibes flight, one attendant injured
A brutal altercation erupted between passengers on an Air Caraibes flight from Paris to Cayenne on February 11,…
Airbus, Korean Air, Incheon airport and Air Liquide sign MOU for hydrogen use
Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Korean Air, Air Liquide Korea, and Incheon International Airport…
US Court dismisses two charges against former Boeing test pilot
A United States District Court Judge for the Northern District of Texas has dismissed two charges in a…
Israel extends negotiations with UAE over aviation security disagreement
Israel has decided to extend a deadline that could have halted its airlines’ operations to the United Arab…
Moroccan start-up Dlimi Airlines to support summer launch with E2 fleet
Dlimi Airlines, a relatively new start-up carrier based in southern Morocco, expects to launch its operations in Q3,…
Korean Air wins Singapore’s approval for Asiana takeover
The biggest South Korean airline, Korean Air has received overseas approval from the Competition and Consumer Commission of…
Boeing buys 2 million gallons of SAF for its commercial operations
Boeing announced that it had entered into a purchase agreement with aviation fuels provider EPIC Fuels for two…
Australia to reopen international borders in February 2022
Australia plans to reopen its borders for fully vaccinated travelers beginning February 21, 2022, Australia’s Prime Minister Scott…
FAA records highest number of dangerous laser strikes in 2021
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has received 9,723 reports of dangerous laser strikes from pilots in 2021, a…
AFRAA report: Tough travel measures hinder African air passenger demand
‘Panic measures’ imposed on international travel because of the Omicron surge continue to dampen passenger traffic volumes in…
US Airlines urge the White House to scrap testing requirement to enter US
Airlines for America, a trade association and lobbying group representing major North American airlines, has urged the White…
New Zealand unveils five-step border reopening plan
New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced a five-step plan to reopen New Zealand’s international borders, beginning with…
European Union adopts an individual-based approach to COVID-19 restrictions
The European Union is simplifying its COVID-19 travel restrictions as it adopts an individual, rather than region-based approach.…
ICAO Council demands further investigation into Belarus diversion
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council reviewed the final report on the diversion of Ryanair flight FR4978…
AirAsia X to restart passenger operations in February 2022
Low-cost long-haul carrier AirAsia X (AAX) will restart scheduled passenger operations on February 14, 2022, almost two years after…
Philippines to welcome vaccinated intl. tourists; scraps quarantine requirements
Beginning February 10, 2022, the Philippines will begin accepting fully-vaccinated international tourists from countries that do not need…
Australia could reopen to international tourists by Easter 2022
International tourists could be back in Australia as early as Easter 2022. Speaking with 4CA radio in Cairns, Prime…