Ocean Infinity, has presented a new MH370 underwater search proposal to Anthony Loke, the Malaysian Minister of Transport in Kuala Lumpur on 2nd May 2024 according to a new report from Richard Godfrey, with a search expected to start in November. Anthony Loke said that based on discussions held on Thursday, the company had submitted a proposal paper along with evidence and information for examination by the relevant parties under his ministry. Josh Broussard, the Chief Technology Officer, of Ocean Infinity led the team making the presentation, together with their Commercial Manager. Pete Foley ..read more

Embraer has reached a new delivery milestone on the world’s preferred small narrowbody aircraft program with the delivery of the 1800th E-Jet production aircraft. The new Azorra-owned E190-E2 was handed over to Royal Jordanian Airlines today at Embraer’s facility in São José dos Campos, Brazil. Today’s delivery is the third E2 for the airline which currently also operates four first-generation E-Jets. RJ will receive a total of eight E2s under the existing deal. E-Jets have enjoyed global success in the fleets of 90 airlines and leasing companies from more than 60 countries since the first air ..read more

Korean Air will launch scheduled flights to Lisbon, Portugal, from September 11 to October 25 this year. The airline will operate three weekly flights between Seoul Incheon and Lisbon on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. These flights will make 20 round trips during the two months, serviced by the airline’s Boeing 787-9 fleet. The scheduled charter flights are the only nonstop flights between Northeast Asia and Lisbon. Previously, travellers had to transfer in neighbouring countries such as France and Spain, or switch to land transport upon arrival in Europe. The new direct flights will streaml ..read more

Vietjet has posted a stellar result for the first quarter of FY24 with revenue recorded at VND17.76 trillion (approx. US$701 million) while after-tax profit at VND520 billion (approx. US$20.5 million), increasing by 38% and 209% YoY respectively. The airline’s consolidated revenue and after-tax profit were VND17.79 trillion (approx. US$702.4 million) and VND539 billion (approx. US$21.3 million) respectively, growing by 38% and 212% YoY. During the first three months of the year, Vietjet operated nearly 34,500 flights with more than 6.3 million passengers. The airline’s average load factor rate ..read more

Qantas and Virgin Australia have reached out to Bonza staff and passengers with offers of recruitment and free travel. In a statement, Qantas said: “We extend our thoughts to our aviation industry colleagues and their families – from pilots and cabin crew to flight planners and operations controllers – who will all feel the impact of today’s news. “If Bonza employees would like to discuss recruitment opportunities within Jetstar and Qantas, particularly in specialised fields which are unique to aviation, we’ve set up a dedicated page on the Jetstar careers website. “For any customers with a ca ..read more

Bonza, Australia’s newest low-cost airline has suspended flights this morning across the east coast of Australia as it reviews its business. According to FlightRadar24 flights involving three of its four Boeing 737s have been cancelled. Those services are: Rockhampton to Melbourne Gold Coast to Gladstone Melbourne to Gladstone A fourth service between Newcastle and The Sunshine Coast is still listed as operating but has not departed and is thus presumed cancelled. In a statement, Bonza CEO Tim Jordan told airlineratings.com: “Bonza has temporarily suspended services due to be operated today (T ..read more

Lufthansa has finally launched its new Allegris cabin product in three of four classes – with the notable absence of the ostentatious new first-class suites. Still, this comes as a relief for Lufthansa, having been stuck for many years in an uncomfortable position of having made many great promises predominantly to premium customers, but delivering on none so far on board. Not many big network carriers fly such an outdated long-haul business-class product as Lufthansa currently does in over a hundred aircraft. The pairs of full-flat seats, lacking almost any privacy, were introduced in 2012. U ..read more

MH370 expert Richard Godfrey has published a new paper which reveals that Geoscience Australia MH370 data used in another paper by Capt. Patrick Blelly, Jean-Luc Marchand and an anonymous source called [email protected] is not from the Malaysian Military. That paper falsely claims that the Malaysian military radar data has been released by Geoscience Australia. Mr Godfrey said that the authors further falsely claim this data: 1. “radically changes our current knowledge of the trajectory travelled by MH370 between the IGARI waypoint and leaving radar coverage at 18:22 UTC.” 2. is “new, pre ..read more

The Star is reporting that Capital A Bhd has entered into a conditional share sale and purchase agreement with AirAsia Group Sdn Bhd (AAG) to dispose of its 100 per cent equity interest in AirAsia Aviation Group Ltd (AAAGL) and AirAsia Bhd (AAB) for RM6.8 billion. The move will see the formation of a new AirAsia Group, comprising the former AirAsia Aviation Group’s airline units in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines, as well as AirAsia X and Thai AirAsia X.  This will make AirAsia the largest low-cost airline group in Asia. Pursuant to AirAsia X Bhd’s (AAX) propos ..read more

Korean Air is launching a new daily service between Seoul Incheon and Macau from July 1. Flights depart from Incheon International Airport at 9:15 pm and arrive at Macau International Airport at 11:55 pm. The return flight departs from Macau International Airport at 1:10 am the next day and arrives at Incheon International Airport at 6:00 am. The flight time is approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes. Macau, a special administrative region of China, offers a unique blend of Chinese and Portuguese cultures. With its mild winters, it is considered a great travel destination year-round. Visitors can ..read more