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UK orders more Airbus H145 helicopters

The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has ordered six additional Airbus H145 helicopters as part of efforts to renew its rotorcraft inventory and...

Airports

Hamad International Airport bags “World’s Best Airport” title for the second year

Hamad International Airport (DOH) has once again claimed the prestigious title of “World’s Best Airport” at the 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards. This...

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Boeing whistleblower raises safety concerns over 787 Dreamliner production

A former Boeing engineer has come forward as a whistleblower, raising serious safety concerns about the manufacturing of the company’s 787 Dreamliner aircraft....

Airlines

AirAsia Philippines cancels Kota Kinabalu flights due to Mt. Ruang eruption

AirAsia Philippines has canceled flights to and from Kota Kinabalu in Malaysia on April 18th and 19th due to the eruption of Mount...

AirlinesAviation Safety

Cebu Pacific props up ramp safety with lightning shelters

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has partnered with the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) to install mobile lightning shelters at Ninoy Aquino International Airport...

Airlines

Alaska Airlines flights grounded briefly due to system issue

Alaska Airlines experienced a nationwide ground stop on all its flights Wednesday morning after an issue arose with the system used to calculate...

Airports

Vancouver International Airport reclaims top spot as best airport in North America

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has reclaimed its title as the Best Airport in North America at the prestigious Skytrax World Airport Awards. This...

Airlines

PAL, Cebu Pacific cancel Dubai flights due to severe weather

Philippine flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) and low-cost airline Cebu Pacific have canceled several flights to and from Dubai on Wednesday, April 17,...

Airlines

AirAsia flies ASEAN ambassadors to Boracay for business forum

AirAsia Philippines is set to fly ambassadors from various ASEAN and Asian countries to Boracay for a 3-day International Business Forum and Diplomatic...

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Boeing makes largest sustainable aviation fuel purchase

Boeing has announced its largest annual purchase of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to date – 9.4 million gallons to support its 2024...

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