FedEx asks FAA permission to add missile-defense system to A321 freighter
American cargo airline FedEx is seeking permission from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to install a laser-based missile-defense…
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Airlines forced to cancel dozens of flights due to Tonga volcano eruption
Dozens of flights were cancelled due to huge volcanic ash clouds after an underwater volcano, Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai, erupted in…
Vietnam increases international flight frequency across Asia
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) has increased the frequency of regular international passenger flights connecting Vietnam…
China to suspend more flights amid Omicron surge
China cuts more incoming flights, citing a rise in COVID-19 cases among passengers. The majority of suspended flights were…
Why private jet charters make real sense
Just imagine that you’re socialising amongst a group of friends or business acquaintances when one of them asks…
France to ease restrictions on travelers from Britain
France will relax entry requirements for visitors from Britain as of January 14, 2022, a government official announced. France…
Seven countries agree to resume regular commercial flights to Vietnam
Following the announcement of the Vietnam government to resume international flights on January 1, 2022, seven countries and…
HK to ban transit passengers from high-risk nations as part of ‘Zero-Covid’ plan
In its latest move to implement its ‘Zero-Covid’ policy, Hong Kong is set to ban transit passengers from…
Report: Lufthansa in talks over taking stake in ITA
Reports from Italian newspaper Il Messaggero suggest that Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) may be looking to take a 15%…
Australia to tighten booster shot rules for aviation workers
The Australian government is considering changes to the current vaccination rules for frontline aviation workers. On January 9, 2022,…
China predicts international aviation market expansion in 2023
The Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) has revealed its prediction for the potential recovery of international air…
HK travel restrictions likely to dampen economic growth, analyst group warns
After Hong Kong imposed its latest COVID-19 travel restrictions on January 5, 2022, global market financial analyst group…
Emergency landing: scorch marks found on window of a 787 Dreamliner
Emergency services were requested at Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) after an incident with a dimmable passenger window on…
Singapore Airlines temporarily halts HK transits from San Francisco
Singapore Airlines (SIA1) (SINGY) has announced that it is temporarily suspending Hong Kong stopovers for its SQ7 flight…
London Gatwick flights disrupted after IT problem hits ATC tower
Flights have been disrupted at London Gatwick Airport (LGW), one of the UK’s busiest airports, after an IT…
England eases travel restrictions; scraps pre-departure COVID-19 tests
Travelers who plan to enter England can now expect smoother and easier arrivals. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson…
AirAsia Philippines is optimistic about 2022, eyes route expansion
The low-cost subsidiary of AirAsia Group, AirAsia Philippines, eyes network expansion and sees a “better normal in 2022”. The positive forecast…
Joe Biden stuck on Air Force One due to snowstorm
A snowstorm prevented staff from being able to align stairs with Air Force One, resulting in United States…