Air India CEO defends paying Russia to use its airspace
In a candid interview the chief executive officer of Air India, Campbell Wilson, has defended paying Russia to fly over its territory to reach international destinations. “If that’s the way…
Virgin Orbit bankruptcy casts shadow over Japan’s space dreams
The bankruptcy filing by Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit Holdings Inc has dealt a blow to Japan’s hopes of building a domestic space industry, with plans for a Kyushu-based spaceport designed…
Emirates Adds Flights to Toronto After Canada and the UAE Sign Expanded Air Services Agreement
Only days after Canada and the United Arab Emirates signed an enhanced air services agreement, Emirates said on Friday that it would add more flights to its Dubai to Toronto…
INCIDENT | A Boeing 737-900 made an emergency landing after a bird entered an engine
The flag carrier of Turkey, Turkish Airlines (TK), makes an emergency landing after an engine fire. The bird strikes the left engine of the Turkish aircraft. The Turkish Airlines flight…
71 Chinese planes were detected near Taiwan today following leader’s US trip
China sent warships and dozens of fighter jets toward Taiwan on Saturday. China sent warships and dozens of fighter jets toward Taiwan the Taiwanese government said, in retaliation for a…
Icelandair signs deal for 13 Airbus A321XLR as it replaces Boeing 757s
Icelandair Group HF said on Friday it signed a provisional deal to purchase 13 of European planemaker Airbus SE’s latest A321XLR single-aisle jet, with deliveries slated to begin in 2029.…
Airbus deliveries fell to 127 jets in Q1, sources say
Airbus deliveries fell by 11% on an industrial basis to 127 jets in the first quarter, underscoring the pressure on global supply chains and paving the way for a 12-week…
United will cut some New York-area, D.C. flights after US waiver
United Airlines said Thursday it will reduce summer flights at three New York and Washington area airports after the Federal Aviation Administration allowed carriers to do so due to an…
LATAM To Bring Back Melbourne-Santiago Flights In September
Chilean carrier LATAM will restart its service between Melbourne and Santiago on 1 September, restoring flights between Victoria and South America for the first time post-COVID. The airline will fly…