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...
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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...
Qantas Deploys Airbus A380 to Africa for the First Time, Marking Historic Milestone in Aviation
The A380, accommodating 485 passengers across four cabins, reintroduces First Class to the route after a six-year hiatus. The exclusive First Class cabin features 14...
South African Boosts Australia Capacity
South African Airways will offer five weekly flights between Johannesburg and Perth from January of next year. The airline relaunched direct services between Johannesburg and...
Inside the A321XLR: From Production Line to Customer Handover
Over the summer, the Airbus A321XLR received the first of its two type certifications. This milestone followed what was an extensive testing and certification process....
Here’s a suggeUnited Airlines B767-300 Diverts to St. John’s After Smoke Emerges Onboard
In a precautionary move, a United Airlines Boeing 767-300 diverted to St. John’s International Airport on 23 September 2024, after reports of smoke onboard prompted...
Emirates Adds Fourth Daily Flight to Johannesburg, Boosting Connectivity in South Africa
In a move to enhance its presence in Southern Africa, Emirates has announced the addition of a fourth daily flight to Johannesburg, South Africa. This...
South Africa Concludes Africa’s Largest Aerospace and Defence Exhibition
South Africa recently concluded its 2024 Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition, which remains the largest of its kind on the continent. Hosted at the...
Air Travel Strike in Italy Causes Major Disruptions
Today, Italy’s transportation sector is experiencing widespread chaos due to a nationwide strike by unionized air travel personnel. The strike, which began at 00:01 and...
Ethiopian Airlines Honoured with Multiple Prestigious Awards for Excellence in Aviation
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most successful carrier, has once again cemented its position as a global aviation leader by receiving multiple prestigious awards at...
Spectacular Aircraft Displays Wow Crowds at South Africa’s Annual Aerospace Exhibition
South Africa’s skies were filled with excitement as the country hosted its annual aerospace exhibition, drawing aviation enthusiasts, professionals, and curious onlookers alike. The event,...
China’s Sea-Rail Transport Link for Africa Mirrors the Successful Hunan Model in Boosting Connectivity and Trade
China’s ambitious sea-rail transport link plan for Africa is a significant part of its broader Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), aimed at enhancing trade and...
Etihad Airways Offers 20% Discount on Flights to India
Etihad Airways has announced an exciting offer for travelers flying to India, providing a 20% discount on select flights. This limited-time promotion is aimed at...
Emirates and Dubai’s Museum of the Future to Host Groundbreaking Aviation Future Week
Dubai is set to host Aviation Future Week, a pioneering event scheduled for October 15-17, 2024, that will bring together global aviation and aerospace leaders...
Cathay Pacific Airbus Fault Averted Major Incident: Investigations Underway
Cathay Pacific narrowly avoided a potentially catastrophic situation after a technical fault was discovered aboard one of its Airbus aircraft during a routine flight. The...