Airbus is closing a potential record order with up to 500 narrowbody A320-family jets to India’s largest carrier, Indigo. The European planemaker has emerged as front-runner for an order eclipsing Air India’s historic provisional purchase of 470 jets in February, the sources said on the sidelines of an airline industry meeting in Istanbul. Airbus and…
British Airways’ first flight from London to Beijing in more than three years touched down at Beijing Daxing Airport yesterday. This was British Airways’ first passenger flight between the two cities since January 2020, when the route was suspended due to the pandemic. The resumption reclaims the airline’s exclusivity as the only British carrier operating…
Saudi Arabia is to open up a new national airline, to be known as Riyadh Air. Based at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport, the airline hopes to grow to serve more than 100 destinations by 2030, and become the largest airline in the Middle East. The airline will be led by Tony Douglas, a former…
Singer MC Pipokinha has been slammed after she was seen flashing her bum next to a pilot in the cockpit of a plane ahead of a flight. The Brazilian star, formally known as Doroth Helena de Sousa Alves, is known for x-rated stunts but her latest outrageous video has sparked fury online. The bizarre stunt…
The northwest runway, which reopened yesterday, is currently not being used for landings until further notice. The reason for this are reports from pilots about an increased number of damaged tires after landing. Frankfurt Airport tweeted: The safety of our passengers and employees is of the utmost priority. All colleagues involved are working intensively to…
Air New Zealand will weigh some passengers before they board international flights to determine the average weight of their fliers. The airline will conduct the voluntary weigh-ins as part of a survey in June. “The survey is essential to the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft and is a Civil Aviation Authority requirement,” the…
Economy and premium economy class passengers will have to be members of SIA’s rewards programme KrisFlyer to get unlimited Wi-Fi on flights. Singapore Airlines (SIA) passengers travelling in economy and premium economy class will be able to access free unlimited Wi-Fi from Jul 1, the airline announced on Wednesday (May 31). To enjoy the perk,…
For a second time, a PIA Boeing 777 has been seized by Malaysian Authorities at Kuala Lumpur airport. A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Boeing 777 aircraft was ‘seized’ over a lease dispute at Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur International Airport, ARY News reported on Tuesday. The Boeing 777 was acquired by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on lease…
Qantas will mark the end of an era with the departure of one of its Boeing 717 jets, the first of its type to be registered and flown in Australia. The departing 717 (registration VH-NXI) holds a special place in the Qantas Group’s modern history, having operated Jetstar’s first flight between Melbourne and Launceston on…
Making the flight could be more of a challenge this summer. Aviation leaders are warning about an increase in flight delays. These problems may ramp up during the summer travel season and could be linked to a shortage of air traffic controllers. Nationwide, the F.A.A. says it’s about 19 percent short of its staffing level…
Emerging United Kingdom-based Global Airlines has recently announced its acquisition of the Airbus A380 from Doric Aviation to begin its operations. The new long-haul company is based in the UK and aims to launch formally in the summer of this year. The airline will also announce its business and partnership prospects at this time, as…
Boeing is working on a deal to sell at least 150 737 Max jetliners to Saudi Arabian startup Riyadh Air. Boeing is negotiating to secure its second major contract in Saudi Arabia this year, eyeing a potential sale of at least 150 737 Max jetliners to startup airline Riyadh Air, according to sources who spoke…