Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is planning to acquire Sepang Aircraft Engineering, a subsidiary of Airbus, pending approval. This acquisition aims to bolster MAG’s maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities within the long term. The purchase agreement was signed between Malaysia Airlines' parent company and Airbus, marking a significant step in...
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Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is planning to purchase Sepang Aircraft Engineering, an Airbus subsidiary, pending regulatory approval. The acquisition aims to bolster MAG’s maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations within Malaysia. Completion of...
Doug Ackerman has been appointed by Boeing to oversee a comprehensive review of the company’s existing aircraft certification processes. This new role will focus on developing a ‘future-state certification model,’ according to Boeing’s chief executive...
Ethiopian Airlines has secured a significant expansion of its freighter fleet with Boeing, announcing an additional order for ten 777 Freighters. This latest agreement brings the airline’s total outstanding orders with Boeing to eighteen aircraft. The deal...
Air Canada has ceased operations on its sole route to Algiers, Algeria, due to significant increases in jet fuel prices. This withdrawal directly resulted in Air Algérie securing the previously contested market segment. The Algerian carrier is now...
Qatar Airways boasts the world’s widest business class seat, measuring approximately double the width of the narrowest available option. This remarkable difference provides significantly more space for passengers traveling on long-haul flights. Several...
A flight from Paris to Reunion represents the world’s longest domestic route, spanning a remarkable 5,000 nautical miles. The journey typically takes approximately twelve hours of flying time. Passengers on this route remain within France's borders...
Flydubai announced on Friday, August 18th, that it would temporarily halt all operations to and from Israel following an attempted hijacking of flight FZ901 at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv. The incident involved a passenger who brandished a handgun and...
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has announced a new policy requiring its officers to stand while checking passenger boarding passes and identification documents. This shift is intended to enhance both security operations and customer...
US airlines have found significant profitability within their premium economy offerings due to specific seat configurations. These layouts typically feature a high density of rows, often exceeding those found in standard economy cabins. Airlines...
Southwest Airlines flight experienced an emergency return to Orlando International Airport on Tuesday, August 8th. The incident occurred due to a bird strike affecting the aircraft during its approach. Following the event, the pilot made the decision to...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted certification to Garmin’s Autoland safety system, specifically designed for the Epic E1000 aircraft. This critical approval allows pilots to initiate the automated emergency landing procedure from...
A lawsuit has been filed against Denver International Airport (DIA) following a fatal runway strike on July 18th, 2023. The legal action names DIA as defendants alongside Southwest Airlines and FedEx Express. One passenger succumbed to smoke inhalation...
In 2026, five leading airlines will debut significantly updated premium economy seating options designed to represent some of the world’s newest offerings. British Airways, Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Virgin Atlantic have all...
Stratolaunch, a US hypersonic flight start-up, has expanded its air-launch fleet to three aircraft with the acquisition of a used Boeing 777-200ER. The airliner, formerly operated by Air New Zealand, will serve as a “carrier” for Stratolaunch’s Talon-A...
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised the response of passengers and crew following an incident aboard a Flydubai Boeing 737 Max flight bound for Tel Aviv. According to Netanyahu, one of the pilots physically attacked another pilot during...
American Airlines plans to reconfigure select Airbus A321 jets, reducing their seating capacity by moving to accommodate 196 passengers. This change will be implemented across the airline’s narrowbody fleet through a comprehensive refurbishment program....
Flydubai flight FZ1073, an Israel-bound Boeing 737 Max 8 operated by Dubai-based airline Flydubai, diverted to a Saudi Arabian airport following an “altercation” within the cockpit. The incident occurred prior to the aircraft's intended landing at Tel Aviv...
Icelandair has announced the cancellation of its five-hour direct flight between Reykjavik and Toronto, marking the third European route disruption for the airline within recent days. The affected route was scheduled to operate daily, offering passengers a...
Alaska Airlines is planning significant expansion of its intercontinental routes, primarily originating from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. According to Chief Commercial Officer Andrew Harrison, the airline anticipates connecting with fifteen new...
Ethiopian Airlines has finalized an order for a significant expansion of its cargo fleet, committing to the acquisition of eight Boeing 777-8F aircraft and two additional 777 freighters. These new additions represent a substantial investment in Ethiopian...
IATA data shows an increase in air cargo yields for the first time since April, signalling strong market momentum ahead of the peak shipping season. Global air freight traffic measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTKs) increased 4.4% year on year in August,...
Air New Zealand is set to significantly increase its flight capacity between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Auckland during the upcoming Chinese New Year period. The airline will introduce more than 7,000 additional seats on this route,...
A Boeing 737 aircraft en route from New York City to Tel Aviv experienced a dramatic incident on Wednesday morning, dropping approximately 17,000 feet and diverting to King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Israeli authorities...
Air Canada is set to introduce significant changes to its transatlantic routes, commencing operations in just one month. The airline plans to offer a brand-new nonstop service between Toronto and Montreal, utilizing advanced Airbus A321XLR aircraft. This...
Alaska Airlines is poised for significant international expansion, announcing a total of fifteen intercontinental routes originating from Seattle over the next four years. This ambitious growth strategy includes plans to add eight new destinations by the...
Alaska Airlines is poised for significant international expansion, announcing a total of fifteen intercontinental routes originating from Seattle over the next four years. This ambitious growth strategy includes eight additional destinations slated to be...
American Airlines is reportedly exploring the possibility of launching nonstop international flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Singapore. This potential move comes amidst intense competition among airlines vying for dominance on trans-Pacific routes...
Avelo Airlines is poised to significantly expand its operations by establishing a new base at McKinney National Airport in Texas, slated for commercial launch in December 2026. The ultra-low-cost carrier will initially operate with three Boeing 737-800...
Singapore Airlines has unveiled a significant overhaul of its in-flight dining experience, introducing over 100 entirely new and refreshed dishes across all cabin classes. This extensive menu update reflects the airline’s commitment to enhancing passenger...