Air China resumes flights to North Korea
China's national carrier resumed flights between Beijing and Pyongyang today amid improved Sino-North Korea ties, a company official said Tuesday. Starting Wednesday, Air China provides three flights per week on…
Airbus BelugaXL ground vibration test
The first BelugaXL has passed the Ground Vibration Test (GVT), a requirement for certification of the aircraft that paves the way towards its maiden flight in summer 2018. The objective…
Qatar Airways CEO tells IATA conference only a man can do his job
Akbar Al Baker, the CEO of Qatar Airways drew audible gasps on the last day of the IATA conference in Sydney. When asked by a journalist what could be done…
BREAKING Imminent launch of three-person crew on board Soyuz rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan
Launch of a three-person crew aboard a Soyuz rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 11:12:39 UTC.
Australian Prime Minister defends Qantas over Taiwan decison
Australia's Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, has defended Qantas after it gave in to pressure from China over references to Taiwan on the Qantas website. Qantas announced yesterday that it would…
BREAKING First two Singapore Airlines A380 to be stripped for parts
According to Reuters, a German investment company said it would strip two Singapore Airlines A380 for parts after failing to find an airline willing to keep them flying following the decision…
BREAKING UK Cabinet approves plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport
The government's economic sub-committee, chaired by Prime Minister Theresa May, backed the plans which were then approved by her full cabinet. Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said it was a "historic…
British Airways has ended the talks with Airbus about ordering additional A380 aircraft
British Airways owner IAG has suspended negotiations with Airbus over a possible deal for additional A380 superjumbos. Negotiations on a follow-up order had been suspended because of the problems with Airbus, such as…
Lufthansa apologizes over Russia FIFA World Cup ad video
Lufthansa apologised on Monday after publishing a promotional video for the World Cup in Russia that was actually filmed in Ukraine. The video is about two Germany fans in Moscow repeating…
Airbus is organising an “AfterWork: Catch your dream job!” recruitment drive dedicated to innovation at its Toulouse site on 20 June
Airbus is organising an “AfterWork: Catch your dream job!” recruitment drive dedicated to innovation at its Toulouse site on 20 June. A large number of positions will be on offer…
VIDEO British tourist get blown away by jet blast during takeoff on the Greek island of Skiathos
A video has surfaced on YouTube filmed by Paul Turner, a British tourist, on the Greek island of Skiathos. The man tried to film the takeoff of an Airbus 321-231…
Wizz Air takes delivery of its 100th A320 Family aircraft
Wizz Air, one of the fastest growing airlines in Europe and the leading low-cost carrier in Central and Eastern Europe, has taken delivery of its 100th A320 Family aircraft, an A321ceo, at…