The Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) Directorate of Flight Safety has concluded that the ingestion of a small bird into a Canadair CT-114 Tutor jet’s engine caused the aircraft to crash in May 2020. The Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) Directorate of...
Alaska Airlines officially became the 14th member of the Oneworld aviation alliance on 31 March. Alaska Airlines officially became the fourtheen member of the Oneworld aviation alliance on 31 March. The Seattle-based airline says its customers can now enjoy the full...
US airports would receive $25 billion in funding under the infrastructure investment plan rolled out by President Joe Biden on 31 March. US airports would receive $25 billion in funding under the infrastructure investment plan rolled out by President Joe...
Delta Air Lines, the last US carrier to continue blocking middle seats amid the pandemic, will rescind that policy in the coming weeks. Delta Air Lines, the last US carrier to continue blocking middle seats amid the pandemic, will rescind...
The aviation sector is calling for close collaboration in development of so-called “vaccine passports”, hoping such documents could promote re-opening of international travel following the yearlong coronavirus crisis. The aviation sector is calling for close collaboration in development of so-called “vaccine...
The UK will use its position within the multinational NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Force to cover for the retirement of its remaining Boeing E-3D Sentry aircraft later this year, with their replacements not due to arrive until...
US commuter airline Cape Air has firmed orders for 10 additional Tecnam P2012 Travellers, part of its ongoing plan to replace Cessna 402Cs with the new Italian aircraft. US commuter airline Cape Air has firmed orders for 10 additional Tecnam...
The UK-led Typhoon proposal being prepared for Finland’s HX contest pledges to add the nation to the Eurofighter industry consortium, while offering in-country final assembly, engine production and sovereign control over mission data. The UK-led Typhoon proposal being prepared for...
US regulators are following Canada’s lead by proposing that Airbus A220 operators be required to inspect the type for potential cracks in wing-to-body fairing components. US regulators are following Canada’s lead by proposing that Airbus A220 operators be required to...
French leisure carrier Corsair has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900 on lease from Avolon, becoming the first operator to take the higher-weight version of the widebody. French leisure carrier Corsair has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900...