An order for more than 500 aircraft could be on the horizon for Boeing as China considers up to 500 narrowbody and 100 widebody aircraft. A confirmed order could be expected between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at their meeting in April.
For decades, Lufthansa had never really had a reason to add the Boeing 777 to its passenger fleet. Many global network carriers have begun the acquisition of Boeing 777 jets in order to capitalize on the jet’s impressive combination of range and fuel economy. Lufthansa, however, was not interested at all. The airline has already […]
Czech Republic carrier Smartwings has completed its 20th logistical flight to the Troll Antarctic research station using a Boeing 737 MAX 8. The mission, conducted in late February, transported supplies and expedition personnel between Europe, Africa, and Antarctica. After staying in Cape Town, the aircraft flew to the remote Troll Research Station in Queen Maud […]
Passengers onboard a United Airlines flight this Friday from Denver to Nashville were forced to deplane after a deicing truck made contact with their Boeing 737-800. This led to all passengers being bused to the terminal and put on a replacement aircraft, while the deicing contractor, who was injured, was taken to a local hospital.
United States Air Force (USAF) B1-B supersonic bombers have started to arrive at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise and the bombing on Iran by the US intensifies. The first aircraft arrived this evening with sources saying up to 6 aircraft are expected during the deployment. The Rockwell B-1B […]
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One billion dollars. That’s the cost-to-date in lost revenue to the Gulf carriers since the firstUnited States–Israel strikes on Iran that began on February 28. These triggered retaliatory attacks and an immediate aviation crisis as large swathes of Gulf airspace were closed, major hubs went dark, and airlines scrambled to run only what could be […]
When flights are considered, Southwest is the fourth-largest operator in the US and the world. Its strength is obviously its considerable domestic operation, which Cirium Diio shows accounts for 97% of its services in March.
The escalating tensions in the Middle East have upended many airlines’ operations, with Qatar Airways and Emirates feeling the biggest pinch. Qatar Airways has been unable to operate any passenger flights since last weekend; however now plans to set up a mini hub in nearby Oman.
Azerbaijan temporarily closed parts of its southern airspace after drones launched from Iranian territory entered the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, reports Reuters. One of the unmanned aircraft reportedly impacted near Nakhchivan International Airport, raising immediate safety concerns for nearby aviation activity. Authorities introduced a short-term Notice To Airmen (NOTAM) restricting flights in the affected area while […]