NEWSApr 12, 2023"Operational Reasons" Forces Manchester-Bound Emirates Flight to Divert to ViennaThe A380 flight took off from Manchester Airport at 9:00 PM (BST) and was scheduled to land at Dubai International Airport Terminal 3 at 7:25 AM (GST), according to FlightStats.com. A statement to Arabian Business and Emirates representatives stated that flight EK020 from Manchester to Dubai was diverted to Vienna for operational reasons. The airline has provided hotel accommodations for affected passengers and will arrange alternative flights.Read More →
NEWSApr 10, 2023Ghana to Launch New Airline in mid-2023Ghana will launch a new airline in mid-2023. This will be the country's third attempt at a national airline after two previous airlines collapsed. The airline aims to launch in Q3.Read More →
NEWSApr 10, 2023INCIDENT: Emergency Declared at Dublin Airport as Ryanair 737 Nose Gear CollapsesA Ryanair Boeing 737-800 aircraft encountered damage to its nose gear upon landing at Dublin Airport in Ireland. As a result, operations from the airport's south runway were disrupted for a certain period, and a few flights were diverted.Read More →
ROUTESApr 09, 2023Madness: United Will Serve More Than 100 International Cities This SummerInternational travel is back in action and as the summer season quickly approaches, United Airlines is feeling the huge rise in demand. The airline has reported that international bookings are up by 15 percent compared to last year and as such, it is ramping up international flying by 25 percent to meet this demand.Read More →
NEWSApr 09, 2023Boeing Hires High-Profile U.S. Government Official into Senior Executive PositionMultiple challenges in recent years have forced Boeing to make changes to its senior leadership. As part of this reshuffling, the company announced that a former high-ranking U.S. government official would fill a senior executive position at the company. Steven Biegun will now be the Senior Vice President of Global Public Policy.Read More →
NEWSApr 08, 2023FAA: Boeing 787 Dreamliner Leaky Faucets a Serious IssueAccording to the FAA, leaks found in onboard lavatory faucets on the 787 may harm essential electrical equipment, resulting in a potential loss of safety during flight and landing.Read More →
ROUTESApr 07, 2023Egyptair to Launch Flights From Cairo to NewarkEgyptair is set to launch its fourth route between its Cairo hub and North America. The route will operate three times weekly using a Boeing 787-9. Beginning June 3, 2023, Egyptair is set to be the third airline to offer Newark to Africa flights along with United and Ethiopian Airlines.
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INFORMATIONALApr 07, 2023Is the Boeing 737 MAX the Safest Modern Airliner?Because of the sheer intensity of the scrutiny the aircraft faced, the Boeing 737 MAX could be considered one of the safest in the world. In fact, among the dozens of models of commercial airliners around the world, it is likely the safest due to the amount of regulation testing that took place. The aircraft was in Boeing's view to make the necessary changes, and the company was pressured into prioritizing its safety following the accidents that took place.Read More →
NEWSApr 07, 2023Icelandair to Replace Boeing 757 Fleet with up to 25 Airbus A321XLR AircraftIcelandair and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the acquisition of 13 Airbus A321XLR aircraft, along with purchase rights for an additional 12 planes. The deliveries of these planes are expected to start in 2029.Read More →
NEWSApr 06, 2023Virgin Atlantic Suspends Flights to PakistanVirgin Atlantic recently announced its suspension of services to Pakistan as it further reviews its network. The airline is keen on resuming services to more business or premium-oriented destinations that were previously suspended during the pandemic.Read More →
