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Aviation Safety

IndiGo flight takes off without clearance, pilots grounded

India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), is investigating an incident involving an IndiGo flight that took off without air...

Airlines

Malaysia Airlines to take delivery of Airbus A330neos in 2024

Malaysia Airlines said on Monday that it would receive its first Airbus A330-900neo aircraft in the third quarter of 2024. The airline plans...

Airlines

Cebu Pacific mounts flight 5J-1989 to Singapore for The Eras Tour

Cebu Pacific, the country’s leading low-cost carrier, is celebrating The Eras Tour of pop superstar Taylor Swift with a special flight number and...

Airlines

Cebu Pacific set to seal $12-billion jet deal with Airbus or Boeing by mid-2024

With a decision that could reshape the Philippine aviation landscape, low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific is meticulously weighing its options before awarding a potential...

Aviation Safety

American Airlines flight makes hard landing in Hawaii, six injured

American Airlines flight 271 from Los Angeles to Maui experienced a hard landing at Kahului Airport on Saturday, January 27th, 2024, resulting in...

Airlines

Philippine Airlines to lease two additional wide-body jets

National flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) wants to expand its fleet with two additional wide-body jets to support its long-haul operations. Previously, PAL...

Over 500 new air service agreements reached at ICAO negotiation event

A record-breaking number of international air service agreements were signed at the recent International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Air Services Negotiation (ICAN) event,...

NASA DC-8 to visit the Philippines

Aviation enthusiasts in the Philippines can catch a glimpse of a rare aircraft as the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) deploys its...

Airlines

Cirium report: PAL among Asia-Pacific’s best for on-time performance, ranks 8th in 2023

National flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) achieved an impressive 8th place ranking in the Asia-Pacific region for on-time performance (OTP) in 2023, according...

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Airbus A320 vs. Boeing 737: How to spot the differences between these popular planes

Have you ever peered out the window at a sleek jetliner and wondered, “Airbus or Boeing?” As a frequent flier, you’ve likely encountered...

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