Ryanair to close FRA base and cancel flights, blames higher charges
Ryanair is closing its operations at Frankfurt Airport (FRA), and scrapping flights, citing increased prices at Germany’s largest…
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US start-up airline Avelo raises $42 million in Series B funding
US-based start-up carrier Avelo Airlines has raised an additional $42 million in Series B funding, increasing its total capital base to over $160 million. …
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…
Emirates and Air New Zealand top world’s safest airline list for 2022
Now that travel numbers are slowly returning to pre-COVID-19 levels and countries are gradually easing travel restrictions, it’s…
FedEx Express aircraft slides on taxiway due to icy weather conditions
A FedEx Express aircraft slid off an icy taxiway at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) on the morning of…
The future looks bright: updating Africa’s ageing airline fleets
Africa has the oldest aircraft fleet in the world. Despite Africans representing more than 17% of the world’s…
British Airways to resume London-Sydney ‘Kangaroo Route’ in March 2022
British Airways is set to restart international flights connecting London and Sydney, after a two-year hiatus. According to the…
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…
A record year: Lockheed Martin delivers 142 F-35s in 2021, 750 in total
As of January 2022, a total of 750 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jets have been delivered…
India to begin evaluating the Rafale M fighter for Vikrant aircraft carrier
From January 6, 2022, the Indian Navy will test the naval version of the Dassault Rafale fighter jet,…
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…
End of an era: Delta begins flights with last-ever Airbus A320ceo
Production of the first generation of the Airbus A320, named “ceo” for “current engine option”, has officially ended. The last “ceo” aircraft was delivered…
Philippine Airlines emerges from Chapter 11 proceedings
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has exited Chapter 11 proceedings after less than four months following a deal to cut its debt by over $2 billion. The flag carrier’s financial recovery plan was approved by the…
Norway to phase out F-16 fighters and shut down Bodø air base in the Arctic
F-16 fighters of the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RNoAF) will soon stop operating from Bodø Air Base above…
January 1, 1929: LOT Polish Airlines began operations
Today marks the 93rd anniversary of one of the world’s oldest airlines, a founding member of International Air…
Is consolidation the answer to unlocking African aviation?
Shifts towards new market policies, airline behavior, operations models and governance are clearly pointing towards a consolidated African…
Planes that changed the industry | Quiz
Introducing any new commercial passenger aircraft is a significant event. After all, each new model alters aviation in…
Emirates expects surge in traveler numbers over New Year period
Emirates is gearing up for a busy New Year. The Dubai-based carrier announced it expects to see a…