Are you flying into Ghana unvaccinated? It could cost your airline $3,500. The operator of the country’s main airport will now impose a hefty fine for every passenger that...
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Transportation Updates
Final A380 test flight ends with heartfelt sign off
Emirates is scheduled to take delivery of the final Airbus A380 later this month and today Airbus performed last pre-delivery test flight for the aircraft. The flight departed Airbus’...
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Airbus The Firm Favorite For Blockbuster KLM Aircraft Order
Airbus is reportedly in the box seat to snag a blockbuster narrowbody aircraft order from KLM. Up for grabs is an order for up to 160 planes. However, while...
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Qantas Flies Commercially To India For First Time Since 2012
On December 6th, a scheduled Qantas commercial flight landed in India for the first time in nearly a decade. The Airbus A330-200 connected Sydney with New Delhi and touched...
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How Do You Make A Helicopter Vegan? Airbus Has The Answer
When you hear or read the term “vegan helicopter,” what comes to mind? A helicopter that runs on plant-based biofuels? Or a helicopter that is made without using animal-based...
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How Powerful Are The Boeing 777’s GE90 Engines?
Recently in Zurich, the testing of a pair of GE90 engines on a SWISS Boeing 777 took a dramatic turn when the thrust of the powerplants caused damage to...
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AvTalk Episode 140: United CEO Scott Kirby on SAFs
On this episode of AvTalk, we’re joined by United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby to discuss the airline’s push into sustainable aviation fuel and where he sees the industry going....
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Aer Lingus Operates Its First Flight From Manchester To New York
Aer Lingus’ UK arm has inaugurated its first flight from Manchester to New York. The flight marks the airline’s second transatlantic route and first to the US, bringing a...
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Cathay Pacific Ups Its IFE Offering With Full HBO MAX Roll Out
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific is boosting its inflight entertainment options, adding HBO Max to its suite of entertainment offerings. Cathay Pacific says it is the first airline in the...
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Air India Pilots Threaten Immediate Industrial Action
After multiple reminders, Air India pilots issued a final warning to AI management on November 29th, threatening possible disruption of services from December 1st if their salary demands are...
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