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 07, 2023Azerbaijan Airlines Orders 12 Airbus A320NEO AircraftAzerbaijan Airlines, the national airline of Azerbaijan, has signed a firm contract with Airbus to acquire 12 aircraft from the A320neo Family, which includes both A320neo and A321neo models. The signing ceremony took place in Baku.Read More →
NEWSApr 06, 2023Holland Court Favours Against Government Decision to Cut Schiphol FlightsOne of Europe's busiest aviation hubs, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), has been granted permission to increase flights after a Dutch court overruled a government plan to cap them. The ruling is a setback for efforts to decrease CO2 emissions and noise pollution.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 →
NEWSApr 05, 2023Air Hong Kong to Complete Fleet Transition by 2024By 2024, Air Hong Kong — owned outright by Cathay Pacific — will have completed its fleet modernization project, replacing all nine of its A300-600F aircraft with nine newer A330F aircraft.Read More →
NEWSApr 05, 2023Dubai International Airport Remains the Busiest Airport in the WorldACI declares that Dubai International (DXB) airport retained its position as the busiest airport in the World for the ninth year in a row in 2022.Read More →
NEWSApr 05, 2023Southampton Airport Initiates Controversial Runway ExtensionThe £17 million redevelopment project at Southampton Airport includes the extension of its runway, which is expected to encourage new airlines to launch routes to and from the airport.Read More →
NEWSApr 04, 2023Snohomish County to Build Research Center for Sustainable Aviation FuelWashington State, which has established itself as an aerospace hub over the past several decades, is looking to shift its focus to green aviation. Snohomish County has partnered with Washington State University to establish an R&D center focusing on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).Read More →
NEWSApr 04, 2023ATR to Ramp Up Production in 2023ATR is poised for growth in 2023 after three challenging years due to COVID and a complex economic and geopolitical environment. Despite industry-wide supply chain issues, ATR delivered 25 new and 11 pre-owned aircraft in 2022.Read More →
