Japan Airlines transcript: Coast Guard plane was not cleared to enter runway The Japanese Transport Ministry has released a transcript showing conversations between air traffic controllers and two aircraft moments… ByIan MolyneauxJanuary 3, 2024
Surviving a fiery collision: How JAL 516 evacuated all 379 onboard safely When Japan Airlines flight JL 516 collided with a Coast Guard aircraft at Haneda Airport’s (HND) runway while… ByJean Carmela LimJanuary 3, 2024
Akasa Air to add more Boeing 737s, planning to commence international flights Reports indicate that Indian low-cost carrier Akasa Air is close to ordering up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX… ByLuke PetersJanuary 3, 2024
Japan Airlines A350 engulfed in flames after ‘collision’ with Coast Guard plane A Japan Airlines (JAL) Airbus A350 has been destroyed after the aircraft burst into flames after landing at… ByIan MolyneauxJanuary 2, 2024
Spotlight: Economy class innovations and trends for 2024 If you’re traveling in the economy class cabin on a commercial flight today, you may be sitting there… ByLuke PetersJanuary 1, 2024
Behind the scenes at Aura Aero, a rising star of the low carbon aviation industry On December 20, 2023, American private charter operator JSX announced that it had placed an order for up… ByMiquel RosDecember 30, 2023
Asiana Airlines launches twice weekly seasonal Seoul – Melbourne route Asiana Airlines has launched the inaugural flights on its newest route: Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Melbourne… ByJean Carmela LimDecember 29, 2023
The ‘hard-core low-cost’ carrier: Pegasus Airlines’ CCO shares growth strategy It’s proved to be an eventful year for Pegasus Airlines. So far in 2023, the Istanbul-based carrier has posted… ByMiquel RosDecember 23, 2023
‘Golden veil’ tech can make air defenses see a missile as a passenger jet A university in China is developing military technology that could trick air defense systems into thinking that a… ByIan MolyneauxDecember 22, 2023
Saudi budget carrier flynas said to be preparing for a 2024 IPO Saudi low-cost airline flynas has started the process to undertake an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 2024. According to… ByMiquel RosDecember 22, 2023
Ural Airlines and S7 agree deal with foreign lessors for 63 ‘stolen’ aircraft Ural Airlines and S7 Airlines have reached a settlement over 63 foreign-owned aircraft that were left stuck in… ByIan MolyneauxDecember 22, 2023
Is drinking champagne any different when you fly? Since the beginning of commercial aviation, champagne has been a staple in-flight drink. Countless advertisements depict flight attendants… ByClément CharpentreauDecember 22, 2023
LATAM bolsters long-haul fleet with order for additional Boeing 787s LATAM has announced the airline has ordered five additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners, bringing the total number of the… ByLuke PetersDecember 21, 2023
Boeing 777-300 takes off from Kyiv’s main airport: video A Boeing 777-300 operated by Ukrainian carrier Skyline Express took off from Boryspil International Airport (KBP), on December… ByMiquel RosDecember 21, 2023
Proposed newcomer Global Airlines releases images of its A380 cabin interiors Proposed newcomer Global Airlines has appointed a specialist aircraft cabin design company to work on designing the interiors… ByLuke PetersDecember 20, 2023
Ethiopian Airlines secures $450 million loan for Boeing 737 MAX 8s and 777Fs Ethiopian Airlines has secured a $450 million loan from Citibank to finance five new Boeing aircraft. The loan… ByIan MolyneauxDecember 20, 2023
Spectacular: Air France A350 and Patrouille de France perform aerial ballet Rounding off a year of celebrations that marked the 90th anniversary of the formation of Air France plus… ByLuke PetersDecember 20, 2023
FAA issues welcome update on AOG Technics after investigating fake parts The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed that no airworthiness directives (AD) are currently needed regarding parts supplied… ByIan MolyneauxDecember 20, 2023