China’s aviation sector aims for profitability this year – regulator
China’s aviation sector will aim to turn losses into profits this year with an expected recovery to 85% of its pre-COVID volume of domestic passenger trips, the aviation regulator said…
Tupolev TU-204 freighter aircraft destroyed in fire at Hangzhou, China
Image: airliner.com Crew operating a freight flight from China had a lucky escape on January 8, 2022, when their aircraft caught fire before take-off. The Aviastar Tupolev TU-204 was due…
Qatar Airways seeks more than $600 mln in Airbus A350 dispute
Qatar Airways is seeking more than $600 million in compensation from Airbus over surface flaws on A350 jetliners, according to a court document shedding new light on an escalating business…
Ryanair Boeing 737 jet diverts to France following reports of fire on board
A Ryanair Boeing 737 passenger aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in France following reports of a fire on board. The incident occurred on January 3, 2022, when…
Aviation Capital Group signs for 20 A220s and 40 A320neos
US-based lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 20 Airbus A220s and a firm order contract for 40 Airbus A320neo family jets, five of…
JetBlue Airways to cut flights in January as Omicron cases rise among staff
JetBlue Airways is considering cutting flights through January 13, 2022, by roughly 1,280 due to a surge in Omicron cases across crew members. The rise in infections could result in…
Learjet crashes in San Diego, cuts power to neighborhood
A ten-seat Learjet 35A business jet has crashed in the middle of the street in the Bostonia neighborhood, San Diego, United States. The aircraft damaged one house and was completely…
Malaysia Airlines flies first flight using SAF
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia, recently operated its inaugural flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in partnership with PETRONAS Dagangan Berhad (PDB) and Neste. The flight marks Malaysia…
More than 100 Japan flights cancelled due to heavy snow
More than 100 domestic flights in Japan were grounded on Sunday (Dec 26) due to heavy snow in the northern and western parts of the country, Japan’s two biggest airlines…
Air India Avoiding Afghanistan Airspace While Saving an Hour to North America
Image: James Dinsdale Due to Air India’s newly permitted Hindu Kush route for its 777s, passengers flying to and from North America may expect their flights to be up to…