United to expand flight training center as airline ramps up pilot hiring
The expansion will add a new 4-story building with flight simulators, training classrooms, conference rooms and offices. United Airlines will invest more than $100 million to expand its flight training…
Following the deadly crash, Nepal changes Flying Rules
The Nepali aviation regulator, Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has made drastic changes to existing flight rules and permits, in attempt to prevent another crash in the country. CAAN…
Belarus national carrier Belavia denied access to Tel Aviv airport
The flag carrier of Belarus, Belavia, canceled its flights to Tel Aviv as the aviation regulator of Israel refused to provide any services to the airline in the country’s territory.…
Qatar Airways’ A380 comes soaring back to Sydney
The Oneworld airlines’ superlative superjumbo, with its elegant upper deck lounge, makes a welcome return to Australia. Arguably one of the world’s best Airbus A380 experiences is on a triumphant…
SpiceJet fined $12,873 for training Boeing 737 MAX pilots on faulty simulator
India’s civil aviation authority has fined airline SpiceJet Rs 10 lakh ($12,873) for training its pilots on a faulty Boeing 737 MAX simulator. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)…
IATA says post-pandemic airport chaos will get fixed
A top airline industry official called on Tuesday for calm surrounding recent travel chaos at some airports as people resume flying after the pandemic, blaming the gridlock on temporary delays…
U.S. FAA wants to see improvements in Boeing regulatory program
Image: Boeing The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will grant a shorter regulatory compliance program extension to Boeing than the planemaker sought, so it can ensure the company implements “required…
Skopje Airport completes runway overhaul
Skopje Airport has completed the overhaul of its runway after two months of work. It involved replacing its upper layer. The General Manager of operator TAV Macedonia, Metin Batak, said,…
Freebird operates its first ever scheduled flight from Gatwick airport on Monday 23rd May, operating to Antalya & Bodrum
Following the launch of Manchester to Antalya services earlier in May, Monday 23rd May saw the commencement in Gatwick of the first of an expansive schedule service operation from the…