Cargo flight turns back to JFK after horse escapes on board
A cargo aircraft bound for Belgium was forced to return to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York shortly after takeoff after a horse broke free from its…
NATO selects Boeing E-7A Wedgetail to replace AWACS fleet
NATO has officially chosen the Boeing E-7A Wedgetail as the next-generation command and control aircraft. This decision, announced on November 15, 2023, comes as NATO’s existing Airborne Warning and Control…
Ethiopian Airlines commits to 11 additional Airbus A350-900s
Ethiopian Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for 11 additional Airbus A350-900s at the Dubai Airshow on November 15, 2023. The commitment to the additional aircraft takes the…
Emirates invests to keep A380 fleet flying into next decade
Dubai-based mega carrier Emirates is doubling down its investments to maintain and improve the operational efficiency of its Airbus A380 fleet over the next decade. The investment will also allow…
First QantasLink Airbus A220 reveals indigenous livery
QantasLink’s first brand new Airbus A220 aircraft has just rolled out of the paint shop at Airbus’ facility in Mirabel, Canada. However, rather than wearing the standard red and white…
Emirates delays A350 order over dispute with Rolls-Royce
Emirates postponed the finalization of its order of between 35 and 50 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, citing concerns over the maintenance schedule and the operation of the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines…
RSAF F-16 jet makes emergency landing at Changi Airport
A Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16 fighter jet was forced to make an emergency landing at Changi Airport (SIN) after experiencing a malfunction shortly after 12 pm local…
Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport abandons plans to cut capacity
The Dutch government has abandoned its plan to impose capacity cuts at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport (AMS) for the summer of 2024 following a backlash from US and European authorities. The…
Kuwait Airways seeks compensation from Airbus over delays
Kuwait Airways is demanding compensation from Airbus in relation to delays in the delivery of commercial jets to the carrier. The chairman of the Middle Eastern airline, Abdulmohsen Salem Alfagaan,…
Russia, India advance talks for missiles, parts production
Russia and India are advancing discussions for the joint production of aircraft weapons and parts, primarily designed for the Indian Air Force (IAF). Alexander Mikheyev, General Director of Rosoboronexport, Russia’s…