London Heathrow Airport handled more than 6.5 million passengers in October, representing a 2.8% increase compared to the same period last year. The Middle East attained the highest growth in passenger capacity during the month, witnessing an 11.7% increase in traveller volumes due to the deployment of larger, fuller aircraft bolstering growth in the region.…
Six people died when a Let L-410 Turbolet twin-engine short-range passenger plane crashed while performing a landing in Russia’s Far Eastern Khabarovsk Region. “According to updated information, six people were killed in the crash, including two crew members. The three-year-old girl was saved,” the spokesman said. The girl will be taken to a regional hospital…
Indigo Partners doubles existing A320neo Family order with commitment for additional 430 aircraft. Valued at $49.5 billion, this is Airbus’ largest single announcement ever. Airbus, Indigo Partners’ four portfolio airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the purchase by the four airlines of 430 additional A320neo Family aircraft. The aircraft will be allocated among…
In Allegiant’s third-quarter results statement, CEO Maurice Gallagher confirmed the airline’s intent to remove its MD-80s from service. “We now plan to retire our last MD by the end of 2018. One year earlier than was previously expected,” Gallagher said. Allegiant Air retired five MD-80s and added five A320s and one A319 into revenue service…
The complaint of a former Vice-Minister of Justice’s daughter in Argentina leaded the interrogation in difficult conditions of part of Air France crew of flight between Paris and Buenos Aires. According to SNPL, following charges made by a passenger, the crew of flight #AF228 of October, 29 2017 to Buenos Aires in Argentina was arrested…
An 81-year-old man has died after falling ill on board Jet2 flight #LS518 from Tenerife last night. The Boeing 737-800 (reg. G-JZHN) diverted to Cork airport when the man became distressed and his condition began to deteriorate, within the first hour of the flight. When the aircraft landed at 19:15 UTC in Cork, the man…
KLM Boeing 777-300 (PH-BVS)flight #KL743 to Lima experienced a lightning strike after departure from runway 36L at Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport, NL.
Copenhagen police is investigating a threat made against European planes belonging to Turkish airline Atlasglobal. The city’s airport closed 10 gates after being alerted of the threat by police. UPDATE The airport is now back to normal, only a few delays. One airplane was prevented from taking off due to the incident, according to an airport…
After ten years of operations, Singapore Airlines’ first A380 is retired from service. The Super Jumbo will be stored at Tarbes Airport in France waiting to find a buyer. Before leaving Singapore Airlines’ fleet, the aircraft has been painted white. Upon arrival in France, all four engines will be retired and returned to Rolls-Royce for leasing…
British Airways Boeing 777-200ER (reg. G-VIIJ) made an emergency landing at 13:04 local time on runway 27R at London Heathrow following technical issue. According to reports, crew sounded like they had oxygen masks on while talking to ATC. British Airways statement: The flight landed normally. The safety of our customers and crew is always our priority,…
Emirates agreed to purchase 40 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners for $15.1 billion at the opening of the Dubai Air Show. Emirates is already the world’s largest client for Boeing’s 777, with 165 jets and another 164 on firm order and will be the first operator of the Boeing 777X. Delivery of the Dreamliners is scheduled to…
