Airbus sent an Alert Operator Transmission (AOT) to all operators of the A400Ms, informing them that a one-time specific examination of each aircraft’s engines should be performed before the aircraft’s next flight. More details
In the wake of the unexplained crash of an A400M troop and cargo transport plane in Spain May 9, Airbus has ordered a review of the software that controls the turboprop engines of that aircraft model. The crash killed a Spanish flight test crew and has led to the grounding of British, German, and Turkish…
An pilot who was having problems communicating with the control tower at Palma’s Son Sant Joan airport on monday, inadvertently sent them the wrong communication code, making them think the plane had been hijacked. The Jet2 flight from East Midlands airport landed at around 11am and was soon after surrounded by security from the Civil…
Embraer has released its 20-year Market Outlook for the North American market in which it forecasts 2,060 new jet deliveries in the 70 to 130-seat segment. It represents nearly 35 per cent of the total worldwide demand for aircraft in this particular segment and is valued at US$ 96 billion at list prices.
Qatar Airways has announced the expansion of its A350 services to Germany, with the new state-of-the-art aircraft being deployed on its Doha-Munich route. Commencing October 1st 2015, the Doha-based airline will be launching the A350 XWB to Munich alongside its existing Boeing 787 Dreamliner service on one of the two double-daily flights to Munich.
Our flight #ba343 landed safely after declaring a mid air emergency due to a hydraulic problem. pic.twitter.com/EcYJoJfTRj— Andrew Waller (@apwaller) May 18, 2015 UPDATE EMERGENCY #BA343 was followed by fire engines after landing at Heathrow (@workhead1) http://t.co/VUcjNPobRa pic.twitter.com/dsVQZ8dUUg— AirLive.net (@airlivenet) May 18, 2015 BREAKING We have confirmation British Airways flight #BA343 safely landed at Heathrow.—…
fastjet has unveiled plans to increase its fleet this year as it seeks to expand its operations and add further routes to its network. With fastjet’s current fleet of three aircraft almost fully utilised, additional aircraft will be required to support the planned expansion of fastjet Tanzania and to facilitate the start-up of planned new…
Akbar Al Baker, group chief executive for Qatar Airways has met with officials in Washington DC to add the airline’s voice to the on-going US Open Skies debate. The move comes ahead of planned Qatar Airways launches to Los Angeles, Boston, and Atlanta. Al Baker refuted the “baseless” claims of the “Big Three” US airlines…
Etihad Airways has strengthened its presence in east Africa with the launch of new services between Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates and Entebbe, in central Uganda. Operated by a two-class Airbus A320 aircraft with 16 Business Class and 120 Economy Class seats, the new service is designed to provide business and…
Etihad Airways has teamed up with Brand USA, a destination marketing organisation for the United States, highlighting its commitment to boosting tourism to the USA from points across its extensive global network.
Qatar Airways has acquired the Novotel Edinburgh Park Hotel in Scotland. The hotel will continue to be managed and operated under the Novotel brand by Accor which operates more than 3,700 quality hotels worldwide.
Ryanair has revealed its winter 2015 schedule at Newcastle today with a new route to Alicante which will operate 3 times weekly from 27th October as well as a route to Dublin which will operate 9 times weekly.
