There is nothing new when it comes to aircraft delivery delays. But when it comes to parts and components, engine availability in recent years has become a major issue. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has stated that between 800 and 900 jets worldwide are grounded or stored due to this exact issue, as operators are […]
On May 19th, Lufthansa Technik and Airbus announced that they had entered a technical collaboration to develop and certify the application of AeroSHARK riblet technology on the wings and stabilizers of the Airbus A330ceo.
A Royal Navy helicopter has crashed into a field near Oakhampton in Devon with witnesses describing wreckage strewn across the field. The Royal Navy issued a statement confirming the crash which happened at 04:00 this morning but didn’t confirm the aircraft type or how many crew were onboard. They added “it would be inappropriate to […]
A JetBlue flight on approach to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) on Monday evening was forced to maneuver out of the way of another aircraft after receiving a TCAS (Traffic Collision Avoidance System) alert. According to air traffic control recordings, the pilot of the JetBlue Airbus A321neo reported that the other aircraft, which was flying […]
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easyJet is Europe’s second-largest carrier by flights. According to the budget operator’s schedule submission to Cirium Diio, 1,815 daily movements (takeoffs and landings combined) are available in June. It provides about 8% of the continent’s services.
United Airlines launched its Elevated Boeing 787-9 in spring 2026 with a redesigned cabin carrying 64 Polaris suites and eight larger Polaris Studio suites. The aircraft represents the most premium-heavy widebody any US carrier has put into service, with 99 of its 222 seats in premium cabins and a product designed to compete at the […]
The advisory level decreased to 1. There were no changes to the risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy operations. Exercise Normal Precautions in Cyprus. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Advisory Summary Cyprus is generally a safe destination for travelers. United Nations Buffer Zone Do […]
Yesterday marked the start of a lengthy operational hiatus on Iberia’s route between Adolfo Suárez Madrid Barajas Airport (MAD) in Spain and Havana José Martí International Airport (HAV) in Cuba. From then until late October, the national airline of Spain has opted to suspend the operations of its flights between the Spanish and Cuban capital […]
On May 19th, it was reported by the Italian Ministry of Defense that it had awarded a contract to Airbus for the planned procurement of a fleet of six A330 multi-role tanker transport aircraft, as part of a deal valued at €1.4 billion ($1.6 billion).
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Qatar Airways is the world’s 11th-largest airline for international flights. The oneworld member’s 241 passenger aircraft and the complete lack of a domestic market influence the positioning. When only long-haul services are considered, the carrier ranks fourth globally.