NEWS Lufthansa moves ahead with fleet modernisation programme with Boeing 747-8 delivery
The Lufthansa Group has continued with the modernisation of its aircraft fleet with the delivery of its 16th Boeing 747-8. The aircraft landed as scheduled at its future home airport…
NEWS Etihad Airways welcomes Dreamliner to fleet as passenger numbers soar
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has introduced its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner into commercial service. The first flight, operated by a Boeing 787-9, departed Abu…
NEWS Qatar Air Mulls Halting Japan Service Over Slot Row
The airline is "in the final stages of deliberations" about whether to withdraw the three daily services, which include one operated with its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner, a person close…
EMERGENCY An Aer Lingus A330 from Dublin had trouble with its nose gear after landing at O’Hare Monday evening
The jet sat on the runway for about an hour with emergency crews surrounding it. Eventually, equipment was brought out to the plane and towed the Airbus A330 to its…
INCIDENT Jetstar plane diverted to Brisbane after engine fault
Engineers are trying to determine what caused an engine fault on a Jetstar plane that made an unexpected landing in Brisbane.The plane was en route from the Gold Coast to…
NEWS ROUTES: US Carriers Discuss Gulf Open Skies With Obama Officials
Executives from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have met with senior Obama administration officials to discuss limiting the access of the Gulf carriers to the USA, says…
NEWS Air NZ aircraft struck by lightning on approach
A air new zealand Boeing 737-319 jet, with flight number NZ689 was en route from Wellington to Dunedin at FL100 when it was struck by lightning on approach into Dunedin…
NEWS Accident: Alaska B737 near Bakersfield on Feb 1st 2015, laser beam injures pilot
An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900, registration N431AS performing flight AS-249 from San Diego,CA to Portland,OR (USA), was enroute at FL360 near Bakersfield,CA (USA) at about 02:40Z (Feb 2nd) when the…
