Iraq Airways: Airbus Admits PW faulty engines
In a development of events, Iraqi Airways revealed, in a statement, that Airbus had admitted its knowledge of manufacturing defects in Pratt & Whitney engines. These defects force operators to…
American Airlines Mechanic Found Guilty of Smuggling $320,000 Worth of Cocaine
After Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents discovered ten bricks of cocaine hidden inside a unique compartment under the cockpit of an airplane, the American Airlines aircraft mechanic was found…
Etihad reveals new 787 Dreamliner seats at ATM
The airline revealed the new interior for its Boeing 787 Dreamliners that will join the fleet in the third quarter of this year adding to the 39 Dreamliners Etihad already…
Etihad Airways signs deal to allow bookings using AI within chat app BOTIM
Etihad Airways, Abu Dhabi’s state carrier, on Tuesday, signed an agreement with technology firm Astra Tech that allows customers to make flight bookings using artificial intelligence within chat app BOTIM,…
Korean Air to deploy new A321neos to Vietnam
Vietnam will be the first country in Southeast Asia where Korean Air will be deploying its fuel-efficient next-generation Airbus A321neos. On 1 May, Korean Air will introduce the new Airbus…
Ryanair’s petition to protect ‘Freedom of Movement’ has reached 600,000 signatures.
“We’ve been notified by the French Aviation Authorities of the 51st day of the strike, on Monday, May 1st, and that we must cancel another 220 flights, affecting 40,000 passengers;…
CEO: Qatar Airways could grow to 255 routes depending on aircraft deliveries
Qatar Airways could expand its number of destinations to more than 255 from 170 currently under plans for rapid growth, but its ability to do so depends on the delivery…
Southwest Airlines plans to spend $2.3 billion on new 737 MAX aircraft in 2023
Southwest Airlines has indicated that it is planning on around $2.3 billion’s worth of aircraft capital spending throughout 2023. According to its Q1 2023 financial results announcement on April 27,…
China’s top airlines’ losses narrow after lifting of COVID curbs
China’s three largest airlines reported narrower losses in the first quarter, with domestic and international travel picking up after the country dropped its strict COVID restrictions at the end of…