On June 13, three passengers of China Eastern Airlines flight mu6395 boarded the plane together. One of the passengers' nucleic acid test report expired and could not board the plane. Three passengers asked to board the plane together. The staff were also actively serving them. After finding the nucleic acid report, they quickly arranged for three passengers to board the plane. However, the plane had closed the cabin door and could not be reopened, resulting in their change of visa, But the… (weibo.com) 更多...
Affected by the epidemic, Shanghai has been stagnant for several months. Now Hainan Airlines has resumed some flights to Shanghai. (mbd.baidu.com) 更多...
In the afternoon of June 9, China Southern Airlines flight cz3488 from Lijiang to Guangzhou was delayed for more than 7 hours, and did not take off until more than 1 a.m. on June 10. Some passengers said that the plane broke down during takeoff on the afternoon of the 9th, and it was suspected that parts had fallen, resulting in the emergency suspension of takeoff. A reporter learned from Lijiang Airport that the flight delay was caused by a mechanical failure, but the reason given by the… (baijiahao.baidu.com) 更多...
A J-7 of the Chinese Air Force crashed into a civilian house during training, and the pilot was slightly injured. One person died and two were injured on the ground. The cause of the accident is still under investigation. (www.sohu.com) 更多...
The pilot of a Cessna 208 was incapacitated Tuesday afternoon, forcing an inexperienced passenger to take control of the plane and land safely under the guidance of air traffic controllers. (aeroxplorer.com) 更多...
Due to growing prevalence of COVID-19, European Union says no more masks on flights.I think this is a stupid act. If the novel coronavirus mutates again, it may cause many people to get sick. This is just my own idea. If you think what I said is wrong, please don't scold me. (aeroxplorer.com) 更多...
Tibet Airlines B-6425 Aircraft TV9833 executed Chongqing-Nyingchi flight, 113 passengers on board, and 9 crew members. During the departure process of Chongqing Jiangbei Airport, the crew discovered the aircraft abnormal interruption and took off. (news.cnr.cn) 更多...
Some airport workers told Insider they felt the pressure this summer amid the travel chaos. One trash-truck driver said she had to fill in as a cabin cleaner because of the staff shortage. A cleaner at Logan airport said airlines sometimes ask his team to clean a plane in 10 minutes. Airport staff working behind the scenes say the travel chaos this summer has put them under pressure to work harder and fill in for other jobs. After letting workers go during the COVID-19 pandemic, the airline… (www.msn.com) 更多...
An air traffic control strike grounded flights in and out of West and Central Africa on Friday and Saturday. The industrial action, led by staff at the Union of Air Traffic Controllers' Unions (USYCAA), was due to a dispute over working conditions and pay. The International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations (IFALPA) released a statement on Friday, saying that “a dangerous situation is developing related to the African ATC strike,” adding that it appeared that a number of… (www.msn.com) 更多...
Dominican carrier Arajet launched operations last week and is already eyeing more routes and destinations. Arajet, employing a fleet of five Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, currently flies to 12 destinations across Latin America and expects to open seven new routes in October. Full force Arajet began flying on September 15, when it first landed in Barranquilla, Colombia, flying from Santo Domingo Las Américas International Airport (SDQ). In the last week, the Dominican startup has opened up new… (www.msn.com) 更多...
Air France will suspend flights between Paris Orly and New York JFK Airport for the upcoming winter season. The French carrier will cease its six-weekly service from October 30th, with plans to resume flights from March 2023. Air France suspends Paris Orly-New York JFK Air France's six-times-a-week service between Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and New York JFK Airport (JFK) will temporarily stop over the winter following the airline's new daily flight between Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport… (www.msn.com) 更多...
Delta ranked highest amongst all US carriers in the 2022 World Airline Awards. Southwest ranked 35, followed by JetBlue at 41. Alaska, United and American were further behind. Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines and Emirates took home the top three spots on the list. Delta took the top spot among US airlines in a ranking of 100 outfits around the world - coming in at number 24. The airline-ranking organization Skytrax this week revealed the winners of its 2022 World Airline Awards, dubbed the… (www.msn.com) 更多...
On 18 September, Ryanair operated a Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 (registered EI-HMT) between Manchester, United Kingdom and Tenerife South, Spain. Flight FR4332 departed with a delay of over two hours. (www.aviation24.be) 更多...
The Russian government has asked local airlines to weigh in on an idea to purchase Airbus and Boeing jets operating in the country from their Western lessors using money from the National Welfare Fund (NWF). Russian carriers continue to operate nearly 740 regional and commercial airliners owned by foreign lessors but forcefully kept in the country under the Kremlin’s order. The Ministry of Transportation has distributed a letter on the subject to 20 key carriers. The responses from the airlines… (www.ainonline.com) 更多...
A consortium led by Ethiopian Airlines is the preferred bidder for shares in new Nigerian airline Nigeria Air, the country's aviation minister said on Friday. The airline was one of President Muhammadu Buhari's 2015 election campaign promises. Ethiopian Airlines will own a 49% stake in the new airline, while the Nigerian Sovereign Fund will take 46% and the Nigerian federal government the remaining 5%. Aviation minister Hadi Sirika told reporters that Buhari's cabinet was expected… (www.msn.com) 更多...
The Douglas Commercial 3 (DC-3) was one of the most mass-produced, well-engineered aircraft in history. Built to last, to land anywhere and never to break, Douglas churned out more than 11,000 of the type before and during World War II. But how many of these 80-year-old aircraft are still flying today? The 80-year old aircraft that will never die For an aircraft that was built before the Second World War, you’d be forgiven for assuming most would have been retired by now. So, imagine our… (www.msn.com) 更多...
Poland's flag carrier LOT Polish Airlines announced on Thursday it had signed an agreement with multi-energy group PKN ORLEN for sustainable aviation fuel. The airline says the acquisition is part of its initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the Destination ECO strategy. PKN ORLEN is currently building a production facility in Plock by the Vistula river in central Poland, which will produce around 300,000 tonnes of SAF annually from 2025. This will be made using hydrotreated… (www.msn.com) 更多...
Staff at several Russian airlines and airports have received their conscription notices following President Vladimir Putin's order for a partial military mobilization. We take a closer look at this developing story below. Russian aviation employees receive conscription notice Employees from at least five airlines, including flag carrier Aeroflot, and 10 airports in Russia have been given their military conscription notices after President Putin ordered a partial mobilization of… (www.msn.com) 更多...
Cirium's monthly on-time performance report listed Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras as the world's most punctual airline for the second consecutive month. On-time performance Azul was recognized by Cirium, a leading aviation data analytics firm, as the most punctual airline during August. It is the second month in a row that the airline sets itself apart in "The AIrline On-Time Performance Report" and the third time this year. Azul announced this week that it will be phasing… (www.msn.com) 更多...
A Boeing 737 belonging to cargo specialist West Atlantic has overrun the runway at Montpellier Airport ending up in the Étang de l’Or. A lake between the airport and the Mediterranean. The incident happened around 3am local time as the aircraft arrived from Paris Charles De Gaulle. (ukaviation.news) 更多...
Southwest Airlines joined forces with Guitar Center to give passengers en route to Hawaii a taste of what's to come on their tropical vacation. Passengers flying out of Long Beach, Calif., were met with a ukulele and a tropical-theme protective case on each seat as they bored the flight, according to photos shared by the airline via Twitter on Tuesday. They were also given a short lesson on how to play. (www.entrepreneur.com) 更多...
The second test prototype for Airbus' upcoming A321XLR has taken to the skies. The aircraft is the first to feature the new Pratt & Whitney engines and follows the successful first test flight of the type in June. The aircraft was spotted last month with the new engines installed and has now been updated with a fresh coat of paint as it begins the testing process. The first flight of the new prototype, which has manufacturer serial number (MSN) 11080 and is registered F-WWBZ, departed… (www.msn.com) 更多...
What sounded like a prank on an American Airlines flight this week en route to Dallas was actually a hilarious PA system malfunction. Throughout the flight, it sounded like someone with tourettes was pranking everyone. The crew and even Captain were obviously annoyed, and worried by the moans, grunts, and random outbursts over the intercom. (avgeekery.com) 更多...
Employees working in airlines and at airports in Russia have started receiving conscription notices. The staff of at least five airlines and 10 airports has been asked to report to military registration and enlistment offices, reported Russian newspaper Kommersant newspaper. (www.ndtv.com) 更多...
Southwest Airlines has had a series of problems, including cultural, to the point its pilot's union - SWAPA - is taking a firm, public stand. (simpleflying.com) 更多...
Boeing and its former CEO Dennis Muilenburg agreed to pay hefty fines to settle charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission that they misled the public about the safety of the 737 Max following two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019. (www.cnn.com) 更多...
Russian employees at airlines and airports have started to receive conscription notices after President Putin ordered a partial military mobilisation, the Kommersant newspaper reported on Friday citing sources. Employees of at least five airlines, including Russian top carrier Aeroflot (AFLT.MM), and staff at more than 10 airports received notices within a day of Putin ordering the mobilisation, the paper reported. (www.reuters.com) 更多...
Air New Zealand has diverted its direct New York to Auckland service to Fiji, as the flagship service faces continuing issues with unfavourable weather. NZ1 out of New York JFK has updated this evening's route to include a stop at Nadi International airport to refuel. (www.nzherald.co.nz) 更多...
The S.E.C. said Boeing had misled investors by suggesting that human error was to blame for two deadly crashes, and omitting the company’s concerns about the plane. {.3 percent of Boeing's 2021 revenue -ed} (www.nytimes.com) 更多...
Miami International Airport fell from being the best “mega airport” in the country in 2021 based on satisfying travelers, to being just above average in 2022, according to J.D. Power’s North American Airport Satisfaction Study released Wednesday. Crowds and long lines at South Florida’s biggest airport are to blame. “Miami is a victim of its own success, passenger volume has essentially doubled in the past year,” said Mike Taylor, managing director of travel, hospitality and retail research at… (www.msn.com) 更多...
An amphibious version of the special operations MC-130J Commando II multi-mission combat transport should take flight by next year, the head of Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) said Tuesday. "We're awaiting the outcome of the 23 [Fiscal Year 2023] budget process that continues to work its way through the Hill right now," Lt. Gen. James Slife told The War Zone and other outlets at the Air and Space Forces Association (AFA) Air, Space, & Cyber Conference in National… (www.msn.com) 更多...
Airbus SE won a deal to supply 40 jets worth around $4.8 billion at list prices to a unit of China Southern Airlines Co., cementing its lead in one of the world’s biggest aviation markets at the expense of Boeing Co. Xiamen Air, an all-Boeing operator, agreed to buy the A320neo-series narrowbodies for delivery from 2024 to 2027, according to a statement Thursday. The price is expected to be subject to customary discounts. It’s another coup for Airbus, which notched a deal worth $37 billion for… (www.msn.com) 更多...
Collins Aerospace is maximizing the functionality of its ARINC AirPlan solution with the integration of FlightAware Foresight predictive data giving customers an even more advanced and accurate view of airport operations. (www.collinsaerospace.com) 更多...
There is longstanding friction over whether New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) “belongs” to New York or the Garden State. It is controlled by the cross-state Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, along with Teterboro Airport—also in New Jersey—and New York’s JFK International and LaGuardia Airports. (www.avweb.com) 更多...
ISTANBUL, TÜRKİYE — The world's largest network carrier Turkish Airlines is planning to order up to 70 additional aircraft in 2023, but the airline is severely constrained due to the lack of next-generation narrowbody and widebody jets in the market. (www.airlinerwatch.com) 更多...
United Airlines flight 149, a scheduled service from Newark/New York (EWR) to Sao Paulo, Brazil (GRU) departed at 11:24 pm when it experienced suspected engine trouble. The aircraft in question is N787UA, a Boeing 777-200ER in United's new livery. After takeoff, the aircraft entered a holding pattern over the Atlantic Ocean, displaying an altitude of FL240 (24,000 feet) on FlightRadar24. Approximately 1.5 hours after takeoff, the aircraft returned to Newark Airport. (aeroxplorer.com) 更多...
MANCHING, Germany - Airbus Defence and Space has developed and tested a loading system to lift outsized military cargo into the Airbus Beluga A300-600ST aircraft. The capability was successfully tested during a verification exercise with the German armed forces, the system’s first customer, by loading a CH53 military medium-lift helicopter into the Beluga. (www.militaryaerospace.com) 更多...
