Nigeria’s Ibom Air expects to launch regional flights by the end of 2022
Nigeria’s domestic airline Ibom Air expects to commence regional operations outside Nigeria by the end of 2022. According to a press statement posted on twitter, the news was announced by…
Korean Air to resume long-haul flights as travel restrictions ease
South Korean flag carrier Korean Air will resume long-haul operations to Europe and North America, more than two years after the airline suspended flights after experiencing several setbacks during the…
Russia’s S7 Airlines suspends plans for low-cost unit
S7 Airlines, Russia’s biggest private airline, has suspended plans to launch a low-cost unit, because it cannot get the Airbus aircraft required for the project after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.…
Workers at France’s Charles De Gaulle airport to strike on Thursday
Workers at France’s main Charles De Gaulle airport in Paris will strike on Thursday to demand better pay and working conditions, the CGT trade union said, as European airports struggle…
Long lines at Madrid airport prompt hiring spree to deal with tourist surge
Long lines at the Madrid Barajas Airport in recent weeks should ease as the Spanish police work on hiring more staff to deal with the surge in tourism from the…
Airbus deliveries fell 6% in May amid supply chain pressure
Airbus confirmed on Wednesday it delivered 6% fewer airplanes in May, compared to the same month last year, as the aerospace industry wrestles with tight supply chains. It delivered 47…
Emirates, Airlink activate partnership amid high demand for domestic capacity
Emirates and South Africa-based regional carrier Airlink have officially activated their codeshare partnership. In a statement released on June 6, 2022, Emirates said the partnership will make it easier for…
Delhi Airport to replace ground transport with 62 electrical vehicles
Indira Gandhi International Airport, also known as Delhi Airport (DEL) in India, launched the Green Transportation Programme in which it plans to replace 62 ground vehicles running on conventional fuel…
Indian airline fined after pilot lands plane without training
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) imposed a fine of 1 million Indian rupees (US$12,892) on a private airline for violating safety regulations, reported Xinhua, quoting officials of the…
Qatar Airways, American Grow Partnership Following New JFK-Doha Service
American Airlines started regular service to Doha from New York this past weekend. The flight will operate daily with a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. This marks the first time the airline…