KUALA LUMPUR- During a rehearsal for a naval parade on Tuesday, two Malaysian navy helicopters collided in mid-air, resulting in the death of all 10 crew members on board, as reported by the navy in a statement. According to the navy, the incident occurred at the Lumut naval base in the western state of Perak at 9:32 a.m. local time. Photo: Mass Communication SpecialistHelicopters Collided Mid-Air in Malaysia “All victims were confirmed dead at the scene and sent to the Lumut Naval Base military hospital for identification,” stated the navy. View this post on Instagram A post shared by AVIAT ..read more

VIRGINIA- Airbus has announced the retirement of C. Jeffrey Knittel as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Airbus Americas, effective June 3, 2024, after serving as the region’s top executive since 2018. He will remain with Airbus through a transition period. Robin Hayes, former CEO of JetBlue Airways (B6), has been selected to succeed him. Photo: AirbusAirbus Hires Ex-JetBlue CEO Hayes brings 35 years of global aerospace leadership to Airbus, having served in a series of senior executive roles at British Airways (BA) over the course of his 19-year tenure and at JetBlue, where he was CEO f ..read more

ISLAMABAD- Finance Minister Muhammad Aurang­zeb has stated that the process of privatizing Pakistan International Airlines (PK) will be finalized by the end of June or early July, with Islamabad Airport (ISB) potentially following suit shortly after. “The government has no business being in business,” the minister declared at a Saturday afternoon news briefing, explaining the government’s plan to divest from state-owned enterprises (SOEs). Photo: AP-BID Boeing 777-340/ER (cn 33780/705) Pakistan Internati… | FlickrPakistan Airlines Privatize by June “We expect the bids for PIA to come in the ne ..read more

DUBLIN- The Irish Independent has learned that Ryanair (FR) is suing the UK’s air traffic control operator NATS over a computer meltdown last year, causing flight chaos and leaving thousands of passengers stranded abroad for days. The legal action against NATS (En Route) Plc has been filed by Ryanair, led by group chief executive Michael O’Leary. Ryanair’s Irish and UK divisions have taken the lawsuit to the UK’s High Court. The case in the UK’s Commercial Court is being pursued in relation to “general commercial contracts and arrangements.” Photo: Ryanair Boeing 737-800 – Free photo on Pixaba ..read more

DENVER- Denver International Airport (DEN) is considering a new massive bridge to connect Concourse B and C in response to capacity and reliability issues with the terminal train. With plans to add 100 more gates by 2045, the airport needs to find a big solution to a growing problem that includes expanding the existing bridge. Photo: Denver AirportDenver Airport Plans Massive Bridge The concept of extending the bridge between the Landside and Concourse A onward to B and C has been under consideration since at least last Summer. Some discussion was published in local Denver media, indicating th ..read more

MUMBAI- Tata-owned Air India (AI) has sadly retired the last batch of ‘Queen of Skies,’ which included four remaining Boeing 747s parked at Mumbai Airport (BOM). According to sources knowledgeable about the situation, the four aircraft have been purchased by the US-based company AerSale, which specializes in aftermarket commercial jet engines and parts. Photo: Siddh Dhuri | MumbaiPlanesAir India Retires Boeing 747 The 27-year-old Boeing 747, previously registered as VT-EVA, made its last flight in Air India Livery today (April 22, 2024) at 10:46 AM IST (5:16 AM UTC) from Mumbai. The aircraft n ..read more

SEATTLE- Airfare prices for your summer vacation may skyrocket this year due to manufacturing delays for new Boeing aircraft, which will likely reduce the number of flights available in the United States. U.S. airlines are anticipated to receive 40% fewer planes than they had planned for last year, leaving the industry scrambling to find ways to accommodate the expected record air travel this summer. Photo: BoeingBoeing Planes Affecting Airfares in Summer “From a consumer standpoint, with demand strong and supply relatively weak, that’s a recipe for higher airfares,” Richard Aboulafia, the man ..read more

DALLAS- Southwest Airlines (WN) launches a new brand campaign, “The Big Flex,” highlighting the carrier’s flexible and Customer-friendly advantages, including two bags fly free, no change or cancellation fees, flight credits that don’t expire, and points that don’t expire. The campaign emphasizes what’s most important to Southwest® customers—choice and flexibility—delivered with low fares and legendary hospitality, which Southwest is renowned for. Southwest Airlines Brand Campaign “In an industry full of increasing complexity, Customers want ease and flexibility when they travel, and we pride ..read more

ABU DHABI- British Airways (BA) resumed its service from London Heathrow (LHR) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) this morning as it landed at Zayed International Airport. Customers and crew received a warm welcome following a four-year hiatus of the route. British Airways will operate a daily flight from London to Abu Dhabi all year round, using Boeing 787-9 during summer 2024. Photo: By Mark Harkin – G-ZBKB Boeing 787-9 British Airways, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=60416702British Airways Abu Dhabi Flights The new route adds to our extensive global network. It strengthens conne ..read more

CASABLANCA- Royal Air Maroc (AT) has ambitious expansion plans that are swiftly materializing as the airline has initiated a tender for new aircraft, aiming to increase its fleet size to nearly 200 planes by 2030. The flag carrier of Morocco has rapidly become one of the largest carriers on the continent. The airline is expanding rapidly and announced late last year that it plans to expand its fleet to nearly 200 planes, up from the current 50 it operates. Photo: By Anna Zvereva from Tallinn, Estonia – Royal Air Maroc, CN-RGC, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.or ..read more