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鈥楨xtremely annoying鈥: Lufthansa CEO says Boeing mess cost firm 鈥榓 lot of money鈥
The CEO of Lufthansa Carsten Spohr has said that problems at Boeing this year have been 鈥渆xtremely annoying鈥, but he remains positive that the planemaker will bounce back. In an interview with Switzerland’s Neue Zuercher Zeitung, the head of Lufthansa Group commented on Boeing精东影业 failings…
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Dublin doubles down on Minneapolis as Delta joins Aer Lingus on route聽
On May 10, 2024, Delta Air Lines commenced a new service between Dublin to Minneapolis-St Paul, joining Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus on the route between the Irish capital and the 鈥楾win…
Passenger suing Delta for $1M after suffering rib injuries due to faulty armrest
A passenger is suing Delta Air Lines for $1 Million after he claimed that he suffered hip and rib injuries after an armrest gave way. The lawsuit, filed in California Southern District Court,…
easyJet pilots reject pay rise prompting fears of future strike action: reports
easyJet pilots have reportedly rejected a pay rise that would have seen captain精东影业 annual wages increase to almost 拢200,000 ($250k) by April 2025. According to The Sun, a deal was put to…
Avion Express Brasil moves to Phase 3 of AOC certification
Avion Express Brasil announces the start of the Phase 3 of the certification process for its Air Operator精东影业 Certificate (AOC) in Brazil. Recently the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency…
Russian-operated L-39 attack aircraft crashes in Mali: video
Footage has emerged of what is, reportedly, the wreckage of a Malian L-39C Albatros aircraft which crashed while fighting Islamic State in the African country. Little is known about the…
Pentagon selects Aurora Flight Sciences to develop large new generation seaplane
The US Department of Defense, through the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), selected, on May 9, 2024, Aurora Flight Sciences to continue work on the development of a new…
South African Air Force to retire C-47 Dakota fleet after 80 years of service聽
According to reports appeared in the South African media, the South African Air Force (SAAF) is about to retire its last C-47 Dakota squadron after more than 80 years of uninterrupted…
DC Flyover: the 58 aircraft from aviation精东影业 past set to dazzle Washington crowds
In the United States (US), a spectacular display featuring 58 aircraft is to fly over the skies of the nation精东影业 capital, Washington DC, celebrating the story of General Aviation. Crowds…
Watch: Saudia joins with Newcastle United and Formula E in new promotional film
Saudia, the national airline of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has unveiled a short new promotional film in conjunction with its strategic partners Newcastle United Football Club and Formula E…
Auckland Airport to invest in biofiltering technology to prevent future floods
Auckland Airport (AKL) is to invest in biofiltering technology and wetland management, in order to prevent future flooding similar to that which the airport experienced when Cyclone Gabrielle…
US transfers fighter jets, armed drones from UAE to Qatar amid regional tensions
The United States Department of Defense has initiated a significant transfer of fighter jets, armed drones and other aircraft from its air base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Qatar. This…
Loganair marks one year linking remote Scottish communities with London-Heathrow聽聽
Loganair, the UK精东影业 largest regional airline, is celebrating its first full year of operations linking Scottish towns and cities with London-Heathrow Airport (LHR). May 10, 2024, marks the…
Five years jail for pax who tried to bring 4 kgs drugs through Auckland Airport
A woman has been sentenced to five years and five months in jail after attempting to smuggle 4.3 kilograms of cocaine through Auckland International Airport (AKL) in 2023. New Zealand Customs…
Maldivian strengthens regional fleet with arrival of fourth ATR 42-600 aircraft
On May 8, 2024. Maldivian, the flag carrier of the Maldives, welcomed the arrival of its fourth ATR 42-600 aircraft. The milestone was commemorated by a special ceremony at Valena…
Federal office to assess FAA精东影业 actions to address maintenance at United Airlines
The United States (US) Transportation Department Office of Inspector General (DOT OIG) has confirmed that it will conduct a review of the Federal Aviation Administration精东影业 (FAA) oversight in…
Corendon Airlines 737 suffers nose wheel failure upon landing in Turkey: Pictures聽
A Corendon Airlines Europe Boeing 737-800 suffered minor damage when both tires on its nose landing gear (NLG) failed as the aircraft landed at an airport in Turkey. All 184 passengers and six…
IAG demotes Aer Lingus from A321XLR launch customer status, Iberia steps in聽聽
Aer Lingus has been demoted from its status as the launch customer for the Airbus A321XLR, as a result of a long-running dispute with its pilots over salaries. The Irish carrier精东影业 parent…
Air India Express welcomes first two Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets from PIF-owned lessor
Low-cost carrier Air India Express has welcomed the arrival of two Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets from AviLease. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets are the first of six that will eventually join the airline…
American Airlines to fly US veterans to France to mark D-Day 80th anniversary聽聽聽聽
American Airlines has announced that it will fly 70 World War Two veterans from the United States to Europe to commemorate the upcoming 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy,…
Spirit AeroSystems whistleblower says 737 fuselages sent to Boeing with defects
A former quality manager at Spirit AeroSystems, and now whistleblower, has alleged that 737 MAX fuselages were sent on to Boeing with serious defects. Santiago Paredes, who worked…
