An EgyptAir Airbus A220 descended too low while landing in Cairo yesterday. The aircraft intercepted the incorrect runway ILS (instrument landing system), forcing it to switch runways and later go around. The plane landed safely in Cairo later that day and remains in service. Too low The incident occurred on board an EgyptAir Airbus A220 flying from …
Croatia Airlines has said it will undertake rigorous cost-cutting measures in order to safeguard jobs and preserve its liquidity. The state injected 91.4 million euros into the company over the past two months, 46.5 million of which through recapitalization, 33.2 million as an equity loan, and 11.7 million euros in direct aid. “Croatia Airlines has …
As Saudi Arabia ends its blockade against the state of Qatar, flag carrier Saudia is set to resume service to Doha for the first time in three and a half years. The flight resumption is the result of six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states signing a “solidarity and stability” agreement, referred to as the “al-Ula Statement,” on January 5th …
Qatar Airways is coming back to Saudi Arabia. From January 11th, the airline will be adding back flights to Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam from its hub in Doha. Following the end of the Qatar blockade, the airline is now back to using Saudi Arabian airspace and planning to augment its route network. Qatar Airways comes back to Saudi Arabia From January 1 …
This week in aviation in the US was all about security. After the events in Washington D.C., flight attendants raised concerns as they faced unruly passengers onboard aircraft. As airlines and law enforcement agencies bolster air security and legislators consider what to do in Washington D.C., the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) …
From March 18th, Alaska Airlines will be flying a new daily service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Using an Embraer E175, the airline will be connecting the two cities with daily service. Though not unprecedented or earth-shattering, this route reveals some details of what to expect …
Amsterdam Airport Schipol’s Polderbaan Runway (18R-36L) and its surrounding taxiways will undergo major maintenance from 25 January to 26 April. An area of 600,000 square metres is being renovated, and during this 150,000 tons of asphalt will be supplied and processed for the maintenance. Besides, 70 kilometres of cable will be installed, and 2,100 r …
China Aviation Leasing, a subsidiary of state-owned China Everbright Group, inked an agreement with Comac on Friday for the firm order of 30 ARJ21-700 regional jets and options on another 30 worth a total of $2.28 billion at list prices. Comac via its WeChat account said the latest order will boost the development of China’s domestic sector a …
Azores Airlines has beat out Air Transat for the longest commercial Airbus A321LR flight recorded. On January 3rd, the carrier flew a nonstop flight between Lisbon and Bogota, taking just under 10 hours. Air Transat’s flight clocked in at under nine hours. According to the airline, the flight highlights the versatility of the Airbus A321LR. Azores A …
Several foreign airlines are increasing capacity to Montenegro or launching new routes to its two airports, Podgorica and Tivat. These moves follow the decision by the country’s government to shut down its national airline and flag carrier of 26 years, Montenegro Airlines. Air Serbia reacted the very same day On December 24th, 2020, the government of …
Jordan Aviation has applied with the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to fly between Jordan and the United States. The airline is mostly known for providing charter flights and wet lease services. Now, however, the carrier is looking at scheduled operations from April of this year. Jordan Aviation applies for US flights In a filing to …
On January 7, a LATAM Brazil Airbus A320-200 suffered a wildlife strike while departing from Guarulhos International Airport in Sao Paulo. The aircraft encountered a capybara on the runway. What happened next? The Airbus A320-200 has a registration PR-MYK. LATAM Brazil was using this aircraft for a flight from Sao Paulo to Pessoa. As The Aviation Her …
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