The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has permanently restricted non-essential helicopter operations around Reagan National Airport following a deadly mid-air collision with an American Airlines regional jet in January. The change is an attempt to improve safety around the airport, which is just outside of the nation's capital in Washington DC. In...
A Boeing 767 cargo plane operated by FedEx was flying from New Jersey to Indianapolis when it suffered a bird strike, causing one of engines to burst into flames. The plane safely made an emergency landing back at Newark Airport. There were no injuries reported.
BERLIN, March 5 (Reuters) - Dubai-based carrier Emirates will spend around 5 billion dollars on refitting 220 of its aircraft in order to sustain its network, President Tim Clark said on Wednesday, as the industry struggles with delivery delays for newer jets. "We have no choice," Clark told reporters. "This one...
Emirates continues its fleet upgrade programme by introducing its refurbished Boeing 777 aircraft to Seoul, South Korea, on April 14 and London Stansted, UK, on May 7. These aircraft, featuring four-class configurations, will provide passengers with enhanced cabin experiences, including the award-winning Premium Economy and a newly configured Business Class.
Dubai's airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, has introduced an iris-scanner that verifies one’s identity and eliminates the need for any human interaction when entering or leaving the country. Dubai’s airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, can already feel surreal, with its cavernous duty-free stores, artificial palm trees, gleaming...
A JetBlue pilot killed himself in front of Massachusetts police Friday morning, according to NBC Connecticut. 33-year-old Jeremy Gudorf had been arrested in February at Boston’s Logan International Airport, but later released on bail. He was flagged by U.S. Customs and Border Protection over a warrant for second-degree sexual exploitation of a minor in...
BERLIN, March 5 (Reuters) - Dubai-based carrier Emirates will spend around 5 billion dollars on refitting 220 of its aircraft in order to sustain its network, President Tim Clark said on Wednesday, as the industry struggles with delivery delays for newer jets. "We have no choice," Clark told reporters. "This one...
Airbus is looking forward to manufacturing parts for a large group of A400M aircraft in the UAE, said Gabriel Simellas, President of Airbus Africa and Middle East. This step will contribute to the integration of UAE-based companies, such as EPI and Strata, into the global supply chain, he told WAM. Airbus is...
British Airways (BA/BAW) has announced it has acquired the Boeing Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) site at London Gatwick Airport (LGW/EGKK). The site will be formally known as British Airways Engineering Gatwick (BAEG) and operated as a new, wholly owned subsidiary of British Airways. The acquisition also secures the jobs of the Boeing employees at the facility that work there...
AirBaltic has become the first European airline to officially roll-out the Starlink internet system on its flights providing improved connectivity for passengers. Following certification of the system by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) the Latvian airline will be offering free high-speed internet via Starlink on its Airbus A220-300 fleet. Martin Gauss, President and...
