Lufthansa Extends Suspension of Flights to Tel Aviv
Berlin (Agencies): The airlines of the Lufthansa Group announced on Monday that it has extended its flight suspension to Tel Aviv, Israel until January 31, 2025, due to ongoing security…
Russia’s Aviation Industry Breaks Free from Boeing and Airbus, Embarks on Fully Domestic Era
MOSCOW (Agencies): In a bold move to counter Western sanctions and assert technological independence, Russia has launched a comprehensive initiative to develop its domestic aircraft industry, eliminating reliance on aerospace…
Direct Beijing-Toronto Connection Resumes as China-Canada Air Services Increase
Beijing (Agencies): Hainan Airlines resumed direct flights between Beijing and Canada’s Toronto on Sunday, marking a significant step as Chinese mainland and Canadian airlines intensively increase and resume direct flights…
Qatar Airways Launches World’s First Starlink Wi-Fi on Boeing 777
DOHA (Agencies): Qatar Airways has launched the world’s first Starlink-equipped Boeing 777, offering ultra-fast, low-latency internet for passengers. During an October 22, 2024, flight from Doha to London, passengers experienced…
Striking Boeing Workers Reject 35% Pay Rise Offer, Prolonging Walkout
WASHINGTON (Agencies): Striking Boeing workers have rejected the company’s latest offer, which included a 35% pay increase spread over four years. The International Association of Machinists (IAM) union announced that…
UAE receives final GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft
Abu Dhabi (Agencies): The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has received its fifth and final Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, the manufacturer announced on 17 September. Having…
Indonesian Air Force orders four Airbus H145 helicopters
Jakarta (Agencies): Airbus Helicopters has secured a contract to supply the Indonesian Air Force with four five-bladed H145 airframes, the company announced on 18 September. Under the contract, Airbus Helicopters…
Thai air force announces Gripen selection
BANGKOK (Agencies): The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has announced that it has chosen the acquisition of the Saab JAS 39 Gripen E/F over the Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 70/72.…
Rolls-Royce Secures Major Engine Deal with Cathay Pacific
LONDON (Agencies): Rolls-Royce has secured a significant contract to supply 60 Trent 7000 engines for 30 Airbus A330-900neo aircraft ordered by Cathay Pacific. This deal includes a TotalCare service agreement…
Plane Crash in Brazil Kills 68, Including Eight Cancer Experts
Vinhedo, Brazil (Agencies): A plane crash has claimed the lives of 68 people, including eight cancer experts. The VoePass Airline flight, a twin-engine turboprop ATR 72-500, was en route from…