Airbus begins U.S. production of A220 aircraft in Mobile, Alabama
Airbus began manufacturing the A220 jetliner in the U.S. during 2019, led by the first team of A220 production workers who underwent on-the-job training in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada – where…
Cathay Pacific admits it records videos of passengers via on board CCTV cameras
Cathay Pacific has admitted using CCTV cameras to record and retain information on their passengers' behaviour. An investigation by Forbes says the airline's new privacy policy allows it to "compile a…
China Southern Airlines suspends its order of 64 Boeing 737MAXs
Speaking at a breakfast briefing in London, UK and Ireland key account manager Dean Saxby said the airline has 26 of the aircraft in its fleet. He admitted the airline…
Air China suspends Beijing-Hawaii route
Air China will suspend its flights on the Beijing-Hawaii route from Aug. 27 after a review of its network, China's flagship carrier said on Tuesday, as travel demand remains weak…
BREAKING British Airways #BA422 was evacuated at Valencia after smoke filled the cabin
British Airways flight #BA422 from London Heathrow was evacuated after landing at Valencia Airport, Spain. Smoke had developed in the passenger cabin during the approach to runway 12. After landing,…
North Korea’s Air Koryo to launch Pyongyang-Macau flights
North Korean national airliner Air Koryo will begin operating a twice-weekly flight between the North Korea capital and the Chinese city state of Macau. In news first relayed by the…
ALERT Ryanair to fire around 500 pilots and 400 flight attendants
The CEO of Europe's largest low-budget airline has said around 1,500 flight crew jobs are redundant. Ryanair will be cutting jobs over the next year, as delivery delays on Boeing…
ALERT Two United Airlines pilots under the influence of alcohol arrested before taking control of flight #UA162 to Newark
Two United Airlines pilots were arrested in Scotland on Saturday morning for drinking before taking control of the aircraft they were supposed to fly to Newark. Scottish police confirmed that…
British Airways A350-1000 first commercial flight scheduled tomorrow
The first British Airways A350-1000 commercial flight will take place on Monday 5th August. The business class cabin has been blocked out for members of the media and VIPs. You…
Industrial action at Heathrow Airport on Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 August – almost 200 flights cancelled
Unite the union plans to take industrial strike action at Heathrow on Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 August, and Friday 23 and Saturday 24 August. The airport has cancelled more…
Air France to phase out its 10 A380 by 2022
Air France announced plans to phase out by 2022 the use of its 10 A380 superjumbos, which have failed to prove as popular as hoped with airlines worldwide. "The A380…
Boeing plans further changes to the software architecture of the 737MAX flight-control system
Boeing plans further changes to the software architecture of the 737 MAX flight-control system to address a flaw discovered after a test in June, two people briefed on the matter…