Fighters loyal to warlord Khalifa Hifter said they had overrun the airport, on the southern edge of the city. But government forces mounted a counterattack. Libya‘s government forces say they are now in control of Triplo airport. The airport has been closed since it suffered widespread damage during battles between rival groups in 2014 but still…
The last commercial passenger flight took off from Istanbul’s Ataturk airport on Saturday and convoys of trucks ferried thousands of tonnes of equipment across the city to a giant new airport which Turkey plans to make the biggest in the world. After starting on Friday, Turkish Airlines will have a 45-hour window to complete one…
Statement from Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg: As we work closely with customers and global regulators to return the 737 MAX to service, we continue to be driven by our enduring values, with a focus on safety, integrity and quality in all we do. We now know that the recent Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian…
We at Boeing are sorry for the lives lost in the recent 737 MAX accidents. These tragedies continue to weigh heavily on our hearts and minds, and we extend our sympathies to the loved ones of the passengers and crew on board Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302. All of us feel…
Boeing issued the following statement regarding the release today of the preliminary investigation report of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 by the Ethiopian Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB). “I’d like to reiterate our deepest sympathies are with the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in the accident,” said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and…
Jet Airways had to ground as many as 15 more planes due to lease rental defaults. With the latest move on Tuesday, its fleet has come down to just 20 from its peak of 123 through which it used to operate over 650 flights across the country and continents. “An additional 15 aircrafts have been grounded…
The incident occurred during a sea rescue operation at Fond Bellemare in French Island of Martinique, around 4 pm on Wednesday 3 April 2019. While the diver had recovered the victim, during the operation to bring the diver and the victim back to shore, the helicopter struck and damaged three high voltage cables. Despite the…
Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Malaysia, and Changi Airport in Singapore won the title of the busiest international flight route in the world. The route sees some 30,187 flights a year, which averages at 82 flights per day. With less than 300 km (184 miles) between the two journey ends, it is one of the…
Regional airline Flybe has cancelled several of Wednesday morning flights. The company blamed a combination of factors including pilots’ end of leave year, Easter holidays and base restructuring. Flights from Belfast City Airport and Birmingham are among those affected. Most of the flights are within the UK. The airline said it would like to “sincerely…
The best airlines in the world for 2019 have been revealed in TripAdvisor’s annual Travellers’ Choice Awards. Now in its third year, the awards celebrate the carriers which are loved by travellers for both value and service. The ranking is based on millions of reviews, ratings, and opinions from flyers, which are analyzed using an…
Flybe has announced plans for the first flights between the Isle of Man and London Heathrow since 2002. The airline is to operate a daily service from 21 April using a 78-seat Bombardier Q400 aircraft. Flybe will operate flights to five destinations from the island this summer from its newly re-opened base on the Isle…
Singapore Airlines has removed two SIA 787-10 Dreamliner planes from service after routine inspections revealed issues with the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 TEN engines. During recent routine inspections of Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 TEN engines on Singapore Airlines’ Boeing 787-10 fleet, premature blade deterioration was found on some engines. SIA said that flights to destinations served by…
