Europe’s air safety authority has formally cleared the Boeing 737 Max to return to service with the publishing of a finalised airworthiness directive. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency published the document on 27 January, following a consultation period which...
Eight years after its maiden flight, the Xian Y-20 strategic transport is transforming Beijing’s airlift capabilities as it looks to set to take on additional roles. Eight years after its maiden flight, the Xian Y-20 strategic transport is transforming Beijing’s...
China estimates that around 39 million passengers will fly during the Lunar New Year period — about the same figure as 2020 — as the country faces a resurgence in coronavirus cases. China estimates that around 39 million passengers will...
Thai Airways International is considering another extension on the deadline to submit its restructuring plan, this time until the end of February or beginning of March. Thai Airways International is considering another extension on the deadline to submit its restructuring plan, this...
Military investigators have signalled that haste was a contributing element to a Bombardier E-11A crew’s incorrectly identifying a failed engine and, in response, mistakenly shutting down the functioning one. The E-11A, a US Air Force version of the Global 6000...
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is in talks to settle out of court $2 million in outstanding aircraft lease payments in relation to two Boeing 777s managed by AerCap. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is in talks to settle out of court...
Nok Air has issued a request for proposals for the operating lease of up to 26 aircraft to be delivered between this year and 2026, according to a document seen by Cirium dated 21 January. Nok Air has issued a...
Raytheon dropped the sale of an offensive weapon system to an unnamed Middle Eastern country due to concerns that the new President Joseph Biden administration would not grant it a direct commercial sales export license. Raytheon dropped the sale of...
Hawaiian Airlines reported a fourth-quarter loss of $172.8 million as the ongoing global coronavirus crisis and ensuing strict travel restrictions in its home state continue to create hardship for the business. Hawaiian Airlines reported a fourth-quarter loss of $172.8 million as the...
Aeromexico and LATAM Airlines Group have agreed to a code-sharing partnership under which Aeromexico’s flights to the USA will carry LATAM flight codes. Aeromexico and LATAM Airlines Group have agreed to a code-sharing partnership under which Aeromexico’s flights to the...