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…
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…