- Ethiopian to Resume Flight to Athens[Oct. 24, 2019]
Ethiopian Airlines, the Largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX Certified Four Star Global Airline, proudly announces the resumption of its flight to Athens, Greece effective Dec 13, 2019. Ethiopian has resumed the service to the city of Athens after 18 years. Athens marks Ethiopian's 20th destination in Europe.
- TrueNoord Re-Markets ATR 72-600 and Leases to US-Bangla[Oct. 24, 2019]
TrueNoord, the specialist regional aircraft lessor, has placed an ATR 72-600 aircraft from its fleet on a new lease programme for 6 years with expanding Bangladeshi domestic and international operator, US-Bangla.
- Further MAX Delay Likely As EU Agency Plans Tests of Jet[Oct. 24, 2019]
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency's (EASA) decision to do its own testing on the Boeing 737 MAX rather than follow the US Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) lead almost certainly means further delay in recertifying the plane's worldwide return to service.
- Lion Air Families Told 737 MAX Design Flaws Linked To Deadly Crash[Oct. 23, 2019]
Mechanical and design issues contributed to the crash of a Lion Air 737 MAX jet last October, Indonesian investigators told victims' families in a briefing on Wednesday ahead of the release of a final report.
- Air Route to Link Tibet, Hong Kong[Oct. 17, 2019]
Lhasa-based Tibet Airlines will start a direct flight service between Lhasa and Hong Kong on Nov 1, the first between the two cities, according to Tibet Business Daily.
- Australia's Qantas Masters Longest Nonstop New York-Sydney Flight[Oct. 21, 2019]
The longest nonstop passenger flight touched down in Australia on Sunday morning after more than 19 hours in the air, a milestone journey from New York that Qantas Airways hopes to parlay into commercial success.
- Malaysia Shortlists 4 Potential Strategic Partners for Flag Carrier[Oct. 22, 2019]
Malaysia has shortlisted four potential investors for strategic partnership with its national carrier Malaysia Airlines, Economic Affairs minister Azmin Ali said on Tuesday.
- South African Airways Recalls Some Aircraft for Compliance Checks[Oct. 22, 2019]
South Africa's cash-strapped national airline SAA said on Tuesday it may operate an amended flight schedule following a decision to recall some of its planes to undertake compliance checks in line with regulatory requirements.
- Australia Panel Backs Tougher Oversight of Airport Costs, Won't Control Pricing[Oct. 22, 2019]
Australia's Productivity Commission on Tuesday said airport operators should be required to provide more information to the competition regulator on their service costs but stopped short of recommending pricing controls or intervening in disputes.
- South African Airlines Ground Flights After Faults Found at SAA Maintenance Unit[Oct. 22, 2019]
South African Airways (SAA) and other carriers grounded aircraft and canceled domestic flights on Tuesday after South Africa's aviation regulator instructed the loss-making state airline to address problems at its maintenance unit.