Mexico’s new airport still lacking basics despite big opening splash
After a grandiose inauguration ceremony of Mexico City’s newest airport last month, not a single suitcase was in sight there on a recent Friday afternoon, with just one flight flashing…
Air France-KLM firms up order for four Airbus A350 freighters
Air France-KLM has finalized its order with Airbus for four A350s, four months after signing a Letter of Intent (Lol). “Airlines now have a choice, and we salute Air France…
Russian agents raid Aeroflot office following former executive statement
Agents of the Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia searched the Aeroflot office in Moscow after a former executive urged employees of the airline to sabotage Russian military actions in…
Britain’s Flybe returns to the skies with first flight from Birmingham
The purple-toned planes of British regional carrier Flybe are back in the skies. The relaunched carrier took off on its first flight April 13, 2022, from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast…
Turkey to launch new airline dedicated to Russian tourists
Turkish authorities are scrambling to protect one of their most critical industries, as its tourism sector continues to suffer as a result of the war in Ukraine. Turkey is one…
EasyJet says high crew absence not yet improving
EasyJet said it was yet to see an easing of crew sickness that is causing it to cancel flights and disrupt the Easter plans of thousands of travellers, but it…
Airbus urges European leaders to refrain from Russian titanium sanctions
Airbus urged Europe on Tuesday not to block imports of titanium from Russia, saying sanctions on the strategic metal would damage aerospace while barely hurting Russia’s economy. Widening the action…
A330neo gets a blow as AirAsia X cancels 63 aircraft
An announcement was expected already some time ago, but Airbus’ Orders and Deliveries overview over March 2022 finally confirms that AirAsia X has canceled most of its huge order for…
Russian Government allocates 725 Million Dollars for local MC-21 jetliner programme
In its annual report to the State Duma, the Russian government decided to allocate 60 billion Rubles for the complete import substitution of MS-21 components and assemblies. The Report stated…
Honeywell appoints new country manager Saudi Arabia and Bahrain
“Honeywell has appointed Abdullah Abdulrahman Al-juffali as Honeywell country president of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.” As the country leader, Al-juffali will spearhead Honeywell’s regional strategy for Saudi Arabia and Bahrain,…