Virgin Atlantic to launch flights to Pakistan from Manchester Airport
Virgin Atlantic have announced it will be launching flights to Islamabad in Pakistan in December 2020 from Manchester Airport. These new services will go on sale in September 2020 subject…
London Gatwick Airport reports a 66% fall in passenger numbers for the first six month
Despite an encouraging start to the year passenger numbers at Gatwick fell by 66% in the first six month ended 30 June, 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19. The…
BREAKING The European Union Aviation Safety Agency to begin 737 MAX flight tests
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) said on Thursday it plans to begin flight tests of Boeing 737 MAX plane in Vancouver, Canada, in the week starting Sept. 7.…
US regional carrier ExpressJet to cease operations in october
The US regional carrier ExpressJet announced that it will cease its operations for United Express on September 30. The carrier also announced that it will lay off most of its…
ALERT Boeing is considering to close Everett or Charleston 787 assembly line
Boeing could have to make a tough decision in the coming months: closing one of the two assembly lines for the 787 Dreamliner. Currently, the aircraft is produced simultaneously in…
Germany to reimpose quarantine on travelers returning from high-risk areas
German Health Minister Jens Spahn announced that Germany will intensify checks on travelers returning from high-risk areas, after data showed that more than 40% of new infections were contracted overseas.…
Israel to operate first Israel-United Arab Emirates commercial flight next week
U.S. officers have confirmed that the first business flight between Israel and the United Arab Emirates is scheduled for next week. The flight, possibly operated on an Israeli El-Al aircraft.…
United Airlines cancels all flights to Houston as Hurricane Laura approaches Texas
So far, United has cancelled all flights into and out of Houston Intercontinental Airport for Wednesday as Hurricane Laura approaches Texas, and a few flights Tuesday evening have been cancelled…
Finnair to sell an Airbus A350 and layoff 1,000 employees
Finnair announced that it started cooperation negotiations on plans to reduce 1,000 jobs due to COVID-19 impacts and travel restrictions. Finland’s flag carrier starts co-operation negotiations on its plan to…
INCIDENT A Red Arrows jet was forced into an emergency landing after a flyover at Edinburgh Castle
The plane made the emergency stop after a suspected bird strike during the fly past over the capital. The ‘Arrow 6’ jet is understood to have been damaged in the…
The Exp 63 crew ended its isolation in the station’s Russian segment
The Expedition 63 crew ended its stay isolated in the Russian segment of the International Space Station this morning after an extended leak test. Mission Control also deployed remote teams…
Iberia has completed retirement of its entire airbus A340 fleet
Iberia has completed the retirement of its entire Airbus A340 fleet last week, ending its long history with the Spanish Flag carrier over decades. Before the coronavirus pandemic, the airline…
