Direct flights from Perth to London will be introduced in 2018, marking the first time Australians will be able to fly direct to Europe. Announcing the new non-stop service, Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce said the 17-hour flights would be the third-longest passenger flights in the world. Mr Joyce said the airline’s new 787 Dreamliner…
IranAir said it signed a deal on Sunday to buy 80 passenger planes from U.S. aircraft maker Boeing, state news agency IRNA reported, including 50 737 MAX 8s, 15 777-300ERs and 15 777-9s. It is the biggest U.S.-Iran deal since the 1979 Islamic revolution. The agency quoted Farhad Parvaresh, the chairman of Iran’s flag carrier,…
The head of LaMia Airlines — the charter carrier that was transporting Brazilian soccer team Chapecoense before their plane crashed in Colombia last week — has been apprehended by authorities, according to a Bolivian state media report. Gustavo Vargas, the general manager of the airline, and two other employees were detained Tuesday, Ivan Quintanilla —…
The airport in east London had cancelled 43 arrivals and departures by 9am on Tuesday leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. Up to 18 flights were also delayed or diverted as fog shrouded the city causing poor visibility. An airport spokesman said: “Adverse weather is causing delays and cancellations this morning. Due to poor weather conditions…
KLM pilot suffered a heart attack minutes before take off from Glasgow airport. The Dutch captain on flight to Amsterdam became unwell as he taxied to the runway. He was resuscitated by the crew with the help of an on-board passenger. Firefighters from Glasgow airport helped take the Dutch pilot off the plane. He was met by…
Victoria’s Secret on Monday chartered a plane from New York to Paris to transport their “Angels” to the 2016 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Wednesday. Kendall Jenner, Bella Hadid and countless other Victoria’s Secret models boarded a flight to Paris, where they will be strutting their stuff down the runway for the lingerie company’s annual…
Strike of the Pilots union “Vereinigung Cockpit” (VC) for Lufthansa flights from Germany on continental routes on 29 November 2016, on continental and intercontinental routes on 30 November 2016 The pilots union Cockpit (VC) has called for a strike for Lufthansa flights from Germany on continental flights on 29 November 2016. On 30 November continental…
The Scottish Airshow Launch their official calendar for 2017. The cost is £10 plus £3 postage. Postage to outside the UK will cost more. All funds will go directly to the Airshow and will help keep it running as it is a free event to attend. It is also Scotland’s largest outdoor event.
Lufthansa pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit has announced an additional strike for Thursday, November 24th. In a move branded “incomprehensible” by the airline, the latest strike was revealed as pilots walked out today, causing the cancellation of nearly 1,000 flights. “Once more, they are inflicting extensive damage on our company and especially on our customers,” said…
Taiwanese airline Transasia is shutting down after two fatal crashes and heavy losses. The carrier, which flew to cities in China, Japan and south east Asia, said it had not been able to raise more money or turn around its finances. Transasia, Taiwan’s third largest airline, had already cancelled all flights on Monday. Earlier this year,…
A Brussels Airlines flight to Alicante was forced to return to the gate on Saturday. Flight SN3771 was taxiing to the runway at Brussels Airport when a group of 41 passengers became disruptive. In a statement by Brussels Airlines, the captain belived other passengers saftey and wellbeing was not guaranteed. “The captain decided during the…
