Wednesday 28th February saw Icelandair take delivery of their first Boeing 737 MAX 8, TF-ICE. Icelandair have a total of 16 on order which will be delivered by 2021 and expect a further two more aircraft to arrive this year. Despite speculations, it appears that the new 737s will not be replacing the famous 757s…
A 20 year old passenger on a Malindo Air flight was tied up with a piece of cloth during flight and arrested after landing. The passenger allegedly attacked a flight attendant and walked around naked on board the plane. The naked passenger allegedly masturbated while watching pornography shortly after flight OD162 from Kuala Lumpur to…
Qantas is facing criticism over a leaked list of “banned words” that have been sent to airline staff in an information package. The info package was sent out by People and Culture group executive Lesley Grand and contains “gender inapropriate terms.” News Ltd says that in a note to staff, “Ms Grant says she wants…
A man in his 20s fell to his death from the sixth floor of a car park at Gatwick Airport’s North Terminal and was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was removed by the ambulance crew and taken to the mortuary at the East Surrey Hospital in Redhill, where a post mortem examination was…
Lufthansa is making changes to its brand new aircraft livery. The German flag carrier officially unveiled a new livery and brand design on February 7th, now the airline has confirmed it is modifying the new look. “The blue color on the aircraft livery will get adjusted once again“, Lufthansa told AIRLIVE.net. “The task is to…
There are many different reasons why people decide to become airline pilots. Whether it’s a desire to travel the world, or an appreciation for the machines and technology that make this possible, working as an airline pilot is an enticing career that attracts a broad range of people. While many of those who apply for…
Living with a medical device that you need to use constantly can make even the most benign aspects of modern life much more challenging. If you or someone close to you has such a need, then you will already no doubt understand from first-hand experience just how difficult things can become. Flying is an activity,…
Delta has updated it’s statement on it’s decision to remove a discount for NRA members. The airline has added that it still supports the 2nd Amendment but took the decision to remain neutral in the current debate and remain focused on it’s business. Delta has also been receiving push back on it’s decision in Georgia,…
The first Ultra Long Range version of the A350 XWB has rolled out of the Airbus final assembly line in Toulouse. The latest variant of the best-selling A350 XWB Family will be able to fly further than any other commercial airliner and will enter service with launch operator Singapore Airlines later this year. Altogether, Singapore…
Delta and United have announced on twitter they are ending their discounts for National Rifle Association (NRA) members. The two airlines have joined other companies responding to the #BoycottNRA movement. The airlines were offering a 2% and 10% discount for online fares for NRA members to attend the NRA meeting in Dallas in June. Delta…
The Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) is reporting that Qantas is threatening to pull US routes if the US Department of Transport (DoT) doesn’t approve their joint venture with American Airlines. The DoT already rejected the tie-up back in November 2016, after saying the deal would unfairly concentrate power. The DoT said the 2 airlines would…
Ryanair is to close its base at Glasgow Airport resulting in the loss of at least 300 jobs. The airline, which also operates out of Prestwick and Edinburgh, made the announcement as it unveiled its schedule for winter 2018. The number of routes operated from Glasgow will be reduced from 23 to three, with five…