Airbus issues an Airworthiness Directive for a possible “Angle of Attack” issue affecting A320neos
The Airworthiness Directive was sent to Airbus and all A320neo operators, as both a warning and order. The AD requires operators to update their Aircraft Flight Manuals and inform all…
INCIDENT Plane carrying pop star Pink’s manager burst into flames after landing in Denmark
A plane carrying pop star Pink's crew and manager burst into flames after landing in Denmark Monday nights. Pink's manager and several other members were on board when theCessna 560XL…
ALERT British Airways is experiencing ‘major computer failure’ affecting the check-in process
Some passengers have been stuck on board planes for almost three hours due to severe disruption at airports across the UK, including Heathrow, Gatwick and Glasgow, and in Italy. One…
Boeing conducted 500 test flights of 737MAX in bid to restore trust following crashes
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg said Monday that the company has conducted almost 500 test flights with a new software update to its grounded 737 Max planes that he hopes will…
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…