International
This section is dedicated to bringing you the most current and significant updates from the aviation sector across the globe. Frequent flyers, industry experts, and aviation enthusiasts alike will find a trove of information, including: airline industry movements, airport expansions, regulatory updates, innovative technologies, global challenges, and more.
Boeing 737-10 MAX performs first flight
On Friday morning, the Boeing 737-10 aircraft, the largest variant in the MAX family, successfully completed its first flight from Renton, Washington. The...
Thai Airways wins court approval for restructuring plan
Thai Airways won court approval for its rehabilitation plan to help restructure its THB 400 billion debt (~USD $12.8 billion) in a bid...
Emirates records first non-profitable year in over 30 years
Emirates Group saw an unusual yet anticipated financial result for fiscal year 2020-2021 as it recorded its first non-profitable year in over three...
AirAsia’s Teleport strengthens key routes with 737 freighter, converted A320 planes
Teleport, the logistics venture of airasia digital is further reinforcing its position as a key air logistics player in Asia with the operation...
Qantas infiltrated by criminal gangs, intelligence report claims
Australian crime agencies believe that the country’s flag carrier Qantas has been infiltrated by criminal gangs and is being used to facilitate various...
Vietnam Airlines puts 11 A321s up for sale
Vietnam Airlines plans to sell 11 of its Airbus A321s through an auction as the Vietnamese flag carrier struggles amid the global pandemic....
Going supersonic: United orders 15 Boom Overture airliners
On Thursday, American carrier United Airlines announced the airline has struck a deal with Boom Technology to order at least 15 passenger supersonic...
Embraer celebrates London City Airport Clearance for E190-E2
In an important milestone for the E2 programme, the first of Embraer’s E2 family, the E190-E2, has been certified for Steep Approach; a...
Emirates wins record 8th consecutive Best Airline Worldwide award
Emirates has been voted ‘Best Airline Worldwide’ for the eighth consecutive time by the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2021. The airline also...
FAA downgrades Mexico’s aviation safety rating
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has downgraded Mexico’s aviation safety rating from Category 1 to Category 2, preventing Mexican carriers from...
