Boeing to Slash 17,000 Jobs and Postpone 777X Launch Amid Ongoing Strike
Boeing has now revealed plans to cut its workforce by 10% and delay the delivery of its highly anticipated widebody 777X aircraft. These moves come...
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HeadEuropean Cargo Launches New Air Freight Base in Cardiff, Boosting UK’s Aviation and Logistics Hub
Cardiff Airport welcomes a new regular air freight service connecting China and Wales, as European Cargo establishes its second UK base. Set to launch on...
Malaysia Airlines to Resume Kuala Lumpur-Kolkata Services, Strengthening Regional Connectivity
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia, is set to resume direct flights between Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and Kolkata (CCU) on December 2, 2024. This...
Embraer’s E190F E-Freighter Achieves FAA Certification, Marking a New Era in Cargo Aviation
In a significant milestone for the air cargo industry, Embraer’s E190F E-Freighter has received full certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This approval, granted...
Morocco Retires Obsolete C-130s, Transitions to Advanced C-390 Aircraft
The Royal Moroccan Air Force is stepping into the future with its decision to acquire the C-390 Millennium transport aircraft from Embraer. This fleet...
Air France Launches Investigation into Iraq Overflight Amid Missile Attack
Air France has initiated an internal investigation following an airspace incident involving one of its aircraft on 1 October 2024. Air France flight AF662 traversed...
Ryanair Boeing 737-800 Experiences Bird Strikes During Landing at Manchester Airport
A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 arriving from Bologna, Italy suffered multiple bird strikes on landing in Manchester on 7 October 2024. Ryanair flight FR2241, operated by...
A TUI Boeing 737-800 Returns to Thessaloniki Due to Landing Gear Retraction Issue
A TUI Airways Boeing 737-800 departing for London made a return to Thessaloniki, Greece after encountering a landing gear problem after takeoff on 7 October...
FAA Grants Delta Approval to Use Drones for Aircraft Maintenance Inspections
Delta Air Lines has taken a pioneering step in aviation maintenance by introducing drone technology for aircraft inspections. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently approved...
Delta Launches Airbus A330-900neo on Accra-New York Route, Enhancing Transatlantic Travel
Delta Air Lines has enhanced its daily nonstop service from New York-JFK to Accra by introducing the Airbus A330-900neo, effective October 1, 2024. This upgrade...
TSA Confiscates 5,028 Firearms at US Airport Security Checkpoints in First 9 Months of 2024
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) continues to grapple with a significant challenge at airport security checkpoints. The TSA has reported the increasing number of firearms...
Competition Bureau Secures Court Orders to Obtain Information from Air Canada and WestJet
The Competition Bureau has obtained two court orders requiring Air Canada and WestJet Airlines Ltd. to provide information for its market study into competition in Canada’s airline industry. This marks the first time...
SAS Flight SK2823 from Copenhagen to Faro Declares Emergency
An SAS flight enroute from Copenhagen to Faro has declared an emergency whilst transitting French airspace. SAS flight SK2823, an Airbus A320-200 bound for Faro,...
Vietjet Signs MOU for Leasing Four Airbus A321neo Aircraft
Vietjet, Vietnam’s leading low-cost carrier, is set to expand its fleet and global reach. A financing agreement with Castlelake, the global alternative investment manager will...
Air Transat A330-200 Suffers Nosewheel Steering Loss on Landing in Toronto
An Air Transat Airbus A330-200 arriving from London suffered a loss of nosewheel steering on landing in Toronto. Air Transat flight TS123, operated by an...
Frontier Airlines A321 Suffers Main Gear Fire During Landing in Las Vegas
A Frontier Airlines Airbus A321-200 arriving from San Diego, CA suffered a main gear fire on landing in Las Vegas on 5 October 2024.Frontier...
AirAsia X to Launch Direct Flights Between Nairobi and Kuala Lumpur
AirAsia X (AAX), Asia’s leading medium-haul low-cost carrier, has officially launched its highly anticipated direct flights to Nairobi, Kenya. This new route marks a significant...
Kenya’s National Airline Seeks Control of Nairobi’s Biggest Airport
Kenya Airways Plc, the state-controlled national carrier, wants to gain some control of the capital’s biggest airport even as authorities discuss concessions with private players...
Travellers to Enjoy Stunning Nairobi Scenery in New Airport Plan
Africa is like Australia in that you can fly for over four hours and not see anything, so after the constant buzz and cosmopolitan feel...
Kenya Airways Unveils Water Bottling Plant and Innovative Plastic-to-Diesel Conversion Project
Kenya Airways Unveils Water Bottli Kenya Airways has launched two groundbreaking sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing plastic waste and promoting environmental conservation. The airline has...