Richard Branson expects a new SpaceShipTwo now being built to be “unveiled by the latest in January 2016, and then our brave test pilots will start testing it” – but is reluctant to nominate a date for his first flight into space.
The inaugural edition of the Abu Dhabi Aviation & Aerospace Week is set to run from March 6th-12th, 2016, under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, crown prince of Abu Dhabi. The event will run concurrently in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain converging six trade, defence, entertainment, and sports components under its…
fastjet operations in Tanzania have reported a record number of passengers in August 2015, carrying a total of 76,741 passengers during the month. The load factor for August was 75 per cent. The increase in passengers is in part due to the new routes to Malawi introduced in July 2015 and to increased frequency on…
TAP Portugal has been awarded three top accolades at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony. Following a competitive online voting process open to travel professionals and the general public, TAP has been recognised for its long haul services, clinching the prestigious accolades for Europe’s Leading Airline to South America and Europe’s Leading Airline to…
From 25OCT15 South Korea Based Airline Jin Air will start offering daily flights from Seoul to Da Nang. This 4 hour flight will be operated by a Boeing 737-800. Flight LJ059 will depart Seoul at 21:10 and arrive at Da Nang 00:15+1 in the morning. On the return flight from Da Nang flight LJ060 will…
A German court has ruled that Lufthansa pilots must halt a strike that has led to the cancellation of around 1,000 flights, in an increasingly bitter row over cost cuts and pay at the airline. The Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) union said that the decision means all striking pilots must return to work immediately, although Lufthansa…
Etihad Airways will introduce sweeping new baggage policy enhancements in conjunction with the launch of its new Fare Choices tariff structure, effective for tickets issued on or after September 14th 2015, providing more choice and clarity to its guests. The new policy has been introduced to respond to individual customer needs with greater flexibility and…
United Airlines chief executive Jeff Smisek has stepped down from the role amid an investigation into corruption at the carrier. Federal authorities are investigating whether Smisek sanctioned an unprofitable flight in order to benefit the head of the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. Details
From 02JUN16 (Subject to government approval) Hong Kong Based Airline Cathay Pacific will start offering 4 weekly flights from Hong Kong to Madrid. This 13 hour flight will be operated by a 3-class Boeing 777-300ER. Flight CX315 will depart Hong Kong at 00:45 and arrive at Madrid 08:45 in the morning. On the return flight…
A hangar set for demolition has collapsed at a New Jersey airport, injuring four of nine workers inside. The demolition workers were on the ground floor and second floor of the hangar when the metal building collapsed. The incident occurred at the Newark Liberty International Airport on Wednesday afternoon. (CNN)
The airline, which a fortnight ago launched their take off sale is offering £63 off flights until midnight Wednesday 9 September 2015 – you can browse the long haul destinations here. At 5.30pm today, 89-year-old Queen Elizabeth II will supplant Queen Victoria as “Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, for…
United Airlines chief executive Jeff Smisek has stepped down from the role amid an investigation into corruption at the carrier. Federal authorities are investigating whether Smisek sanctioned an unprofitable flight in order to benefit the head of the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. Details