Bangladeshi start-up Fly Dhaka close to obtaining AOC
Fly Dhaka is in the “final stages” of securing an air operator’s certificate (AOC) and is preparing to launch domestic operations. Fly Dhaka chief executive Mollah Fazle Akbar said: “The…
UPDATE| Tibet Airlines A319 catches fire after an aborted takeoff in China
A Tibet Airlines Airbus A319 passenger aircraft suffered major fuselage damage and caught on fire after experiencing an aborted take-off and runway excursion in the south-western city of Chongqing on…
Emirates partners with Royal Air Maroc; signs MoC with Malaysia tourism board
1 / 2 2 / 6 ❮ ❯ Emirates announced that it has entered a codeshare partnership with Moroccan national carrier Royal Air Maroc. The new partnership, Emirates says, will…
Cathay eyes more flights, lower cash burn thanks to easing restrictions
Cathay Pacific says easing travel restrictions in Hong Kong are allowing it to add more flights and destinations, helping to improve the airline’s financial outlook. The Hong Kong-based carrier has…
Breaking | Tibet Airlines plane in flames, passengers evacuated before take-off in western China
Flames and billowing smoke seen from fuselage as people run from the aircraft on Thursday morning State media reports the fire has been extinguished while the airline says an investigation…
ANA to resume A380 ‘Flying Honu’ service to Hawaii
Japan’s All Nippon Airways will resume operations of its Airbus A380 ‘Flying Honu’ for services between Japan and Hawaii. According to an official statement issued on May 10, 2022, the…
India among potential partners for Embraer turboprop
Brazil’s Embraer is in talks with potential partners in India and elsewhere over proposals for a new turboprop aircraft, which it could launch in the middle of 2023, the planemaker’s…
Air Astana receives A321LR jet, aims to boost fleet to 43 planes by end of 2022
A Kazakhstan -based airline, Air Astana, has boosted its aircraft fleet with the delivery of its eighth Airbus A321LR passenger jet. The newcomer, which joined the airline on an operating…
China Eastern Airlines to raise up to $2.2 billion through share sale
China Eastern Airlines Corp plans to raise up to 15 billion yuan ($2.23 billion) in a share sale to expand its fleet and to replenish working capital, the company said…
Domestic Trade Ministry to investigate AirAsia’s flights delay issue
The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry of Malaysia will conduct an investigation on the issue of delays and rescheduling of domestic flights involving AirAsia. While taking note of consumers’…