Pilot Attempted to Shut-down Alaska Airlines Flight Suffered delusional disorder
Joseph Emerson, a former pilot for Alaska Airlines, was reportedly experiencing a ‘panic attack’ and ‘illusions’, leading him to attempt to shut down the engines of an Embraer E175 during…
INCIDENT | British Airways Flight BA2033 Declares Emergency and Diverts to Bahrain
In a recent incident, British Airways flight number BA2033, en route to Doha, declared an emergency and had to be diverted to Bahrain International Airport (BAH). About Flight BA2033 Flight…
Emirates Confirms An Order of 15 A350-900 Jets
Emirates has confirmed an order for an extra 15 A350-900s at the Dubai Airshow, bringing the total order to 65 planes. HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and…
Russian Arms Manufacturers Maintain Low Profile at Dubai Airshow
At this week’s Dubai Airshow, Russian arms manufacturers seem to have maintained a subdued presence, reflecting the United Arab Emirates (UAE) efforts to balance its relationships with the West and…
SCAT Airlines Expend The Fleet With Order of Seven Boeing 737 Max Jets
Boeing and SCAT Airlines have recently made an agreement for the purchase of seven 737-8 airplanes to expand SCAT’s current fleet, which includes 737 MAX. The airline intends to increase…
BREAKING | Egyptair Signs A Second Deal for 10 Airbus A350s In Dubai Airshow
On the second day of Dubai Airshow 2023, Egyptair, the national flag carrier of Egypt, confirmed a deal for 10 Airbus A350-900s. This marks the second agreement that Egyptair has…
North American Airlines Accelerate Return to Asia-Pacific Despite Challenges
North American airlines are accelerating their return to Asia-Pacific flights, anticipating high-margin revenue in the region despite soaring costs. For airlines with more revenue generated by long-haul travel, Asia’s rebound…
United Airlines Will Not Resume Flights to Israel
United Airlines has announced that it will not be resuming flights to Tel Aviv, Israel from Newark, New Jersey on November 24, 2023. The airline’s spokesperson apologized for the previous…
Dubai is taking on airline competitors with $50 billion in aircraft purchases
Dubai’s government-owned carriers have placed orders for over $50 billion worth of Boeing jets to secure dwindling supplies of long-haul jets and anticipate growth in international travel. Emirates and flyDubai…
flydubai Orders 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, Its First Widebody Airplanes
In a significant development at the Dubai Airshow 2023, flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced an agreement to purchase 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. This marks the first time the airline has…