International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director General Willie Walsh has provided a sobering outlook on global supply chain issues affecting the delivery of new aircraft.
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Cathay Pacific Plans Mid-Sized Widebody Fleet Order
Cathay Pacific aims to decide on its future mid-sized widebody fleet by the end of 2024, while maintaining its projection for full recovery by the
AirAsia Awarded Top LCC in Asia for 2024 by AirlineRatings.com
AirAsia Group has received the prestigious award for Top Low-Cost Carrier (LCC) in Asia for 2024 by AirlineRatings.com. The annual Airline Excellence Awards recognize outstanding
The Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental Was Not a Right Fit for PAL
Philippine Airlines was an operator of Boeing 747 for 35 years. Why didn’t PAL consider operating the latest version of the jumbo jet, the 747-8
Emirates and Viva Aerobus Enters into New Partnership
Emirates and Viva Aerobus have joined forces through an interline agreement to make traveling to Mexico more convenient. This partnership allows Emirates passengers to easily
Qatar Airways Flight to Dublin Encounters Turbulence, 12 Injured
On May 26, 2024, a Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Ireland encountered turbulence, resulting in injuries to six passengers and six cabin crew members.
Different Areas and Parts of an Airport Runway
One may think that designing a runway is easy. Just create a road, paint markings, and that’s it, you have a runway. However, with how
Riyadh Air Prepares for Launch with Certification Flights
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new international carrier, is gearing up to begin pre-certification flights in September 2024. The airline aims to start scheduled passenger services
PAL Expands Fleet with Wamos Air Wet Lease
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will wet-lease two A330-200s from Spanish airline Wamos Air to cover routes between Manila and both Sydney and Melbourne. This arrangement, effective
What We Have to Learn from Singapore Airlines Flight SQ321
Just yesterday, a Singapore Airlines flight from Singapore to London encountered severe clear air turbulence (CAT). Flight SQ321 dropped about 6,000 feet after passing through