NEWS Boeing’s New 747 Jumbo Risks Dangerous Vibration, FAA Says
Boeing Co.’s newest 747 jumbo jetliner faces a risk of dangerous vibrations, known as “flutter,” in limited situations, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Data analysis shows that “divergent flutter,” oscillations…
NEWS British Airways confirms new First class for Boeing 787-9
British Airways will showcase its new first class seats and cabin when the airline's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner takes to the skies in October.
VIDEO Pietermaritzburg’s Oribi Airport threatened by fire (South Africa)
The Pietermaritzburg fire department fought off a fire which had spread into the Oribi Airport on Sunday afternoon.
NEWS Stansted Airport welcomes two million guests in June
Stansted Airport saw more than two million passengers pass through the terminal in June 2015, up 11 per cent the same month last year and an increase of more than…
NEWS Delta Air Lines records $1bn in net income during second quarter
Delta Air Lines has reported financial results for the June 2015 quarter, including adjusted net income of $1 billion or $1.27 per diluted share, up 22 per cent from the…
NEWS A350LR or B777XER? Singapore Airlines lobbies Airbus, Boeing for ultra long-range jet
Airbus and Boeing are pouring billions into designing next-gen jets like the A350 and Boeing 777X, but Singapore Airlines wants more. Specifically, the Singaporean flag-carrier wants more range – enough…
NEWS Air France launches new cabin to Los Angeles and Washington
France has introduced its new Best & Beyond cabins on flights to Los Angeles and Washington. Customers travelling to Los Angeles and Washington can now enjoy the new Best &…
NEWS Qantas appoints Rockpool sommeliers on international routes
Qantas has announced a new team of wine experts and mixologists from the Rockpool Restaurant Group who will select wine, Champagne, spirits and other beverages for Qantas domestic and international…
NEWS Swiss to welcome new Boeing 777-300ERs to fleet in January
Swiss is entering a new era in its long-haul aircraft fleet with the arrival of the first of its nine new Boeing 777-300ERs next January. The new twinjets will seat…
NEWS ANA restarts Sydney-Tokyo route with Boeing 787-9 in December
Japanese airline ANA will begin flights between Sydney and Tokyo from 11 December 2015, introducing competition for Qantas on the resurgent Australia-Japan route.