Airliners damaged in battle for Khartoum airport
Khartoum international airport (KRT) as well as parts of the Sudanese capital were engulfed in fierce fighting between the Sudanese army and a militia called “Rapid Support Force” (RSF) on…
Qatar Airways resumes service to Birmingham prior to the 2023 British Grand Prix.
Following a suspension of service during the pandemic, Qatar Airways has stated that it will once again offer flights from Doha International Airport (DIA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX). Three days…
Bonza start-up boss departs three months after first flight
Australia’s newest airline, Bonza, has waved goodbye to its chairman just three months after the carrier’s first flight. Documents filed with the corporate regulator revealed that Rick Howell stepped down…
Boeing shares tumble as some MAX deliveries halted, airlines fret over impact
Boeing Co shares closed down 5.6% on Friday after the planemaker halted deliveries of some 737 MAX jets due to quality-related problems in certain components made by one of its…
Saudi airline says plane came under fire at Sudan’s Khartoum airport
A Saudi Arabian Airlines plane at Sudan’s Khartoum airport came under fire during clashes on Saturday, the state-owned carrier said. The plane is Airbus A330 (Reg. HZ-AQ30), aged 5.5 years…
European airlines lay groundwork for potential bids for Portugal’s TAP
At least three European airlines are laying the groundwork for potential bids for Portugal’s flag carrier TAP, sounding out local communications agencies and legal advisers as a new CEO prepares…
S7, a Russian airline, purchases a factory to maintain the supply of components
Some carriers are seeking alternatives because Russian airlines are currently unable to access the official parts and spares markets. Aeroflot is transferring several of its A330s to Iran for maintenance,…
American Airlines profit forecast disappoints; shares tumble
American Airlines Group Inc on Wednesday forecasted first-quarter profit below market expectations, joining rival United Airlines in signaling a hit from persistently high labor and fuel costs. The dull outlook…
China concludes drills to simulate an aerial and naval blockade of Taiwan
Joint Sword, a military drill that mimicked a blockade of Taiwan, was “successfully accomplished” by the Chinese military. With the engagement of the aircraft carrier CNS Shandong, there were extensive…