The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved changes made by Boeing to the way it manufactures Boeing 787 Dreamliners paving the way for the airframer to resume delivery of the type to airlines. Boeing was forced to halt production of the Dreamliner in the autumn of 2020 after manufacturing defects [read more]
The BBC is launching a new 10-part series following the UK’s largest regional airline Loganair (LM/LOG) over the busy summer months to be aired on BBC Scotland from Monday 15th August and nationwide on BBC Three from Thursday 18th August. Sky High Club has been given all-areas access to Loganair [read more]
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air (including Wizz Air UK) recently hit the headlines after reporting losses of €285 million but for passengers and staff, the woes lie deeper within the airline, particularly when it comes to its responsibilities towards passengers when flights are cancelled or delayed. One thing we can be [read more]
Wiltshire fire brigade has shared images of yesterday’s aircraft accident at Cotswold Airport (Kemble) where a light aircraft ran off the runway and through the perimeter fence. Both occupants were able to exit the aircraft themselves with only minor injuries after it ended up in a ditch next to the [read more]
Boeing has delivered the inaugural 737 Max to arrive in Australia with the first of five Boeing 737 Max 8 for Bonza Airlines (AB/???). The new Sunshine coast-based start-up plans to operate the type across 27 domestic routes to 17 different destinations from the Sunshine Coast and has been founded [read more]
The UK’s largest regional airline Loganair (LM/LOG) has started sending its own staff to airports as a “Baggage Task Force” in response to recent travel disruption caused by understaffing at airports around the UK. The dedicated staff will be tasked with locating Loganair passengers’ luggage where bags have not travelled [read more]
Leading United Arab Emirates carrier Etihad (EY/ETD) has firmed up an order for seven A350F Freighter aircraft from the European aerospace giant Airbus. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier initially announced the commitment at the Singapore Airshow but has not finalised the order which will see it implement the most-efficient cargo aircraft [read more]
Dublin-based lessor CDB Aviation has completed the delivery of its 11th A321neo leased to low-cost carrier Wizz Air. CDB Aviation, the dedicated aircraft leasing platform of China Development Bank, completed the lease of the Airbus A321-271NX to Wizz Air today increasing its presence in the European market. The lessor has [read more]
British Airways (BA/BAW) has suspended the sale of short-haul flights from London Heathrow (LHR/EGLL) until at least the 8th of August as it reaches the daily allowance of passengers set by the airport. BA says it must stop the sales as continuing to do so would push it over the [read more]
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) disruptor ISS Aerospace has been given investment by one of its principal shareholders to enable it to grow its platforms which have recently seen a significant upsurge in interest from customers. The investment from CE Turner (Engineering) Ltd will allow ISS Aerospace, which is based in [read more]
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