Uzbekistan Airways has placed an order for up to 22 examples of the mid-sizedBoeing 787-9 from the US planemaker’s Dreamliner family of widebody twinjets. Consisting of both firm orders and options for more down the line, the carrier plans to use the type to modernize its fleet of twin-aisle aircraft.Continue Reading
Cathay Pacific is continuing to grow its US network with the relaunch of its route from Hong Kong (HKG) to Seattle (SEA). Theoneworld founding member plans to resume operations on this transpacific corridor next March, which will mark the first time that it has served the route in around sixContinue Reading
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport(SYD) in the Australian state of New South Wales has unveiled its plans to be able to handle an annual total of over 72 million passengers in 20 years’ time. Known as Master Plan 2045, this initiative will see the Australian hub grow its passenger capacity byContinue Reading
Last week, a Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 flying fromNew York JFK Airport to Los Angeles International (LAX) had to divert to Salt Lake City (SLC) in Utah after its crew was forced to shut one of the widebody twinjet’s engines down in-flight. The incident grounded the jet in questionContinue Reading
Research published this month found that even in pristine, untouched areas, insect populations are still on the decline. Climate change is a likely culprit. (Image credit: Scott Olson)Continue Reading
Fuselage defects have been identified in severalSukhoi Superjet 100 regional airliners that are currently being used to operate domestic commercial passenger services in Russia. The news comes as a further blow to the beleaguered aircraft, which already has a somewhat checkered safety record after several accidents.Continue Reading
As the peak Northern Hemisphere summer holidays come to an end,airlines around the world are looking forward to a less hectic shoulder season before demand picks up again ahead of the winter festivities. However, for some, prep for the summer of 2026 has already begun, with British Airways revealing itsContinue Reading
Reports have emerged that Boeing is preparing to close a landmark deal with China that would see it sell as many as 500 commercial jets to the country’s airlines. The Asian nation is a market that has seen the US planemaker experience struggles in recent years, particularly in the contextContinue Reading