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…
Volcano erupts in Russian far east, followed by an earthquake
One of Russia’s most active volcanoes erupted on the far eastern Kamchatka peninsula on Tuesday, shooting a vast cloud of ash far into the sky that smothered villages in drifts…
Airbus confirms Q1 deliveries drop, sells 4 A350 freighters
Airbus confirmed a drop of as much as 11% in first-quarter deliveries and announced the sale of four A350 freighters to an undisclosed customer on Tuesday. The world’s largest planemaker…
ProFlight Zambia resumes direct flights between Durban And Lusaka
The flights start on April 6, 2023. The launch of these air services will provide a significant boost to the volume of travellers between Zambia and South Africa. In 2021…
Turkish Technic provides aircraft maintenance service to Emirates Airlines
One of the world’s biggest aircraft maintenance-repair service suppliers, Turkish Technic and Emirates, the United Arab Emirates-based airline company which has the world’s largest Boeing 777 fleet, has signed an…
Brisbane Airport logistics hub attracts new tenant
Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) is set to undertake the largest industrial project in the airport’s history for global logistics and delivery company Aramex Australia. BAC will kickstart the development of…
Eruption in Russia’s Kamchatka threatens aviation -response team
The Shiveluch volcano in Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula erupted early on Tuesday and sent up an ash plume 10 kilometers (six miles) high, posing an increased threat to air…
INCIDENT | Nose gear of a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 collapses after landing at Dublin Airport
The nose gear of a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 was damaged after landing at Dublin Airport, Ireland. Flight #FR5542 from Liverpool suffered major nosegear damage when the Ryanair Boeing 737-800 (reg.…