Taliban asks US to return Afghan army helicopters
The Taliban regime has asked the United States to hand over helicopters that were once intended for the Afghan army. Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, Defense Minister of the Taliban regime, which…
Boeing receives order for eight more 767 freighter jets from UPS
Boeing Co said on Monday package delivery giant United Parcel Services Inc had placed an order for additional eight 767 freighter jets. The new order will bring UPS’ 767 freighter…
Air New Zealand reports a $725 million deficit
In keeping with the guidance given to the market in June, Air New Zealand reported Thursday (25 August) that the airline posted a loss before other major factors and taxation…
Singapore Airlines is Dropping its Face Mask Mandate From August 29
In order to coincide with a significant easing of pandemic restrictions in Singapore on the same date, Singapore Airlines has confirmed that it will end its need for passengers to…
Emirates to bring back direct A380 service between Auckland and Kuala Lumpur
Emirates announced that it will recommence its direct Airbus A380 service between Auckland Airport (AKL) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) starting December 1, 2022. The route is currently being…
Russia modified Belarusian planes to carry nuclear weapons: Lukashenko
Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko said the country’s Air Force now has aircraft capable of carrying nuclear weapons. “Some time ago, me and Putin announced in St. Petersburg that we were…
Ryanair flight briefly enters Belarusian airspace to avoid a thunderstorm
Ryanair flight FR2872 from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Vilnius (VNO) briefly entered Belarusian airspace on August 25, 2022. According to Flightradar24 data, the Boeing 737-800, owned by Ryanair’s subsidiary Malta…
Nigeria releases $265 mln for outstanding airline ticket sales
Nigeria’s Central Bank released $265 million to airlines to settle outstanding ticket sales, it said in a statement on Friday. Airlines have said they have millions trapped in Africa’s most…
Budget carrier Wizz Air launches 20 routes to Saudi Arabia
Plans by Wizz Airlines to expand in the Middle East continue, with the low-cost carrier announcing a host of new routes for Saudi Arabia from December 2022. The airline is…