Eurocontrol data: What’s the outlook for European air traffic in 2022?
European air traffic may be suffering from the effects of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus right…
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Behaving badly: Russian, Czech junior hockey teams kicked off Air Canada flight
An Air Canada (ADH2) flight from Calgary (YYC) to Frankfurt (FRA) was held up for two hours on…
US telcos AT&T and Verizon reject FAA’s request to delay 5G rollout
US telecommunications companies AT&T and Verizon have rejected the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) request to further delay the…
Air Caraibes A330 suffers engine “blow-out” on takeoff, makes safe landing
An Air Caraibes Airbus A330-300 suffered an engine problem, with noises and flashes being reported, during departure from Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), Sant Martin. The incident occurred…
2022 starts with thousands of Omicron-driven canceled and delayed flights
The year 2022 started off with thousands of canceled and delayed flights worldwide due to a combination of…
China Southern takes delivery of two new A350s
China Southern Airlines (ZNH) has expanded its fleet to 12 aircraft following the delivery of two new Airbus A350-900s. …
Germany re-opens borders to travelers from Britain, Africa
Germany is removing Britain from its list of “virus variant” countries as of January 4, 2022, thus re-opening…
Unruly Spirit Airlines passenger faces federal charges for assaulting crew
A Spirit Airlines (S64) (SAVE) passenger surrendered herself to FBI agents in Nashville on December 28, 2021, and…
US to lift travel restrictions on eight South African countries
The United States will lift travel restrictions imposed on eight countries in southern Africa starting December 31, 2021.Travel…
CDC shortens recommended isolation and quarantine period
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced that it will shorten the recommended isolation time…
Kenya drops nationalization of KQ amidst $1 billion restructuring
Nairobi-based Kenya Airways (KQ) will no longer undergo nationalization following reports that the Kenyan government has withdrawn its…
Ethiopian Airlines to return MAX to service in February 2022, media reports
Ethiopian Airlines will reportedly reactivate its Boeing 737 MAX fleet in the upcoming February 2022. According to the…
Singapore lifts restrictions on ten African countries; puts VTL program on hold
Singapore’s Ministry of Health announced on December 26, 2021, that it is adjusting its approach to manage the…
Thousands of flights in the US canceled over the Christmas weekend
A combination of winter weather and the surge of the Omicron COVID-19 variant has disrupted thousands of flights…
Pilot error, work culture highlighted in Kozhikode crash of Air India Express
Investigators have detailed how pilot error, poor communication, and work culture were all factors in the crash of…
2022 prospects: Will North America lead the aviation industry?
The catastrophic impact of the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, which was declared in March 2020, is still being…
Unruly passengers fined by FAA could lose TSA Precheck benefits
Unruly airline passengers who have been fined by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) could now face an additional…
US aviation and wireless industries to cooperate on 5G safety solution
Aviation and wireless industries in the US have announced that they are working together to address air safety…