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UK bids farewell to Boeing 757 passenger flights after 42 years of service
On Sunday, January 5, 2025, British carrier Jet2 operated the UK’s last Boeing 757 passenger flight. The aircraft that operated the service, a rotation from Manchester (MAN) to Geneva (GVA), is being retired, marking an end to almost 42 years of Boeing 757 passenger services by UK-based airlines. The…
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Iberia and Iberia Express named as Europe’s most punctual airlines in 2024
Spanish carriers Iberia and Iberia Express have been named the most punctual airlines in Europe in 2024, taking the two highest rankings in an industrywide survey published for the year.…
Maintenance work causes disruptions in Max Air operations
Nigerian airline Max Air has temporarily suspended a part of its flight operations due to scheduled aircraft maintenance. The airline based at Kano International Airport (KAN), offering…
United Airlines to test Starlink Wi-Fi on E-175 in February
United Airlines, one of the major U.S. carriers, has announced an accelerated timeline for integrating Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire two-cabin regional aircraft fleet, marking a significant…
Ukraine targets multiple fronts in Russia’s Kursk with new attacks
The Armed Forces of Ukraine have launched a series of new attacks in the Kursk region, catching Russian troops off guard. Andriy Kovalenko, head of Ukraine’s Center for Countering…
Biden administration proposes $8 billion arms sale to Israel
In a move reinforcing its support for Israel, the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden has notified Congress of a proposed $8 billion arms sale to its Middle Eastern ally. The proposed…
China Airlines debuts pantsuit uniform for female cabin crew amid equality calls
China Airlines has debuted a new pantsuit uniform option for its female flight attendants in response to calls for gender equality. The Taiwanese flag carrier declared that all of its female…
FAA head Mike Whitaker says ‘enhanced oversight’ of Boeing is ‘here to stay’
Almost a year since a door plug separated from an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9, the head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Mike Whitaker has said that “enhanced oversight” of Boeing is…
World’s first: easyJet tests paint that enables fuel savings and cuts emissions
easyJet has become the first airline in the world to trial a new lower-weight paint, which should cut emissions and enable fuel savings. On January 3, 2025, easyJet announced that it is…
Etihad opens US Preclearance lounge at Abu Dhabi airport for eligible guests
Etihad Airways has opened its dedicated US Preclearance Lounge at Zayed International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi, as of December 30, 2024. The lounge, available to eligible passengers, is…
US State Dept. approves $3.64B sale of advanced air-to-air missiles to Japan
The US State Department has approved the potential sale of Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and related equipment to Japan, valued at $3.64B. In a press statement dated…
China’s CAAC offers new safety measures after 2024 aviation fatalities: Reuters
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has suggested new safety measures to address any “hidden” operational risks following the deadliest year in global commercial aviation since…
Two killed, 19 injured as single engine plane crashes in Southern California
A single engine aircraft has crashed in Southern California, resulting in the deaths of two people and injuries for a further 19. According to the Fullerton Police Department, the four-seater…
Airbus falls short of 2024 target for ‘around 770’ aircraft deliveries: reports
Airbus has fallen short of its 2024 target to complete “around 770” aircraft deliveries, despite a busy December trying to achieve its goal, according to Bloomberg. To hit Airbus…
South Korean police ban Jeju Air CEO from leaving country amid investigation
With the investigation into the fatal Jeju Air crash at Muan International Airport (MWX) taking longer than expected, South Korean police have prohibited Jeju Air CEO Kim E-Bae from leaving…
Qatar Airways restarts Syrian service after more than a decade absence
Qatar Airways is to restart flights to Syria after an absence of more than a decade, which began in 2011 due to the breakout of a devastating civil war that plunged the country into…
Top 10: The most on-time low-cost airlines of 2024
Cirium’s 2024 on-time performance report is out, and while all eyes are on the winners in the global airlines category, not everyone wants to fly with a full-service carrier. Flying low-cost…
Qatar Airways flies to 11 Saudi Arabian cities with resumption of Abha service
Qatar Airways will now fly to 11 cities in Saudi Arabia after resuming flights to Abha International Airport (AHB) on January 2, 2025. The first flight landed after a Qatar Airways…
Emirates Airbus A380 touches down in Copenhagen for first time since 2020
An Emirates Airbus A380 has touched down in the Danish capital Copenhagen for the first time since 2020 as a newly launched daily service from Dubai begins. The Emirates Airbus…
Australian Air Force to develop training system for uncrewed aircraft systems
The Royal Australian Air Force’s Air Warfare Centre’s Air Force Test Ranges Squadron (AFTRSQN) has identified that a training system is required for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). The center…
South Korean police raid Muan Airport, Jeju Air office over deadly crash
South Korean police have raided Muan International Airport (MWX), the Jeju Air office and other locations as part of an investigation into the fatal Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people on…
