Russian Air Force An-12 damaged after hard landing on Iturup island
Russian Air Force Antonov An-12 crashed while landing at the Burevestnik airfield on the Kuril island of Iturup because of the broken landing gear,...
British Airways invests in second sustainable fuel plant
British Airways is investing in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) technology provider and SAF producer LanzaJet as the company builds its first commercial-scale plant...
Delta Air Lines extends middle seat blocking through April 2021 as the only U.S. airline to do so
Delta is continuing its industry-leading commitment to provide more space on board as the only U.S. airline to block middle seats and limit capacity...
Sixty years ago: crash of Sabena flight SN548 (Boeing 707) in Berg, Belgium, killing 73 people
On 15 February 1961, a Sabena Belgian World Airlines Boeing 707-329 aircraft registered OO-SJB operating flight SN548 crashed en route from New York City...
SITA launches Health Protect, a secure way for airlines to share health information during the pandemic
The proven solution seamlessly integrates with multiple travel pass schemes (such as AOK, CommonPass, IATA, SimplyGo)SITA announces the launch of Health Protect – an...
EBAA & NBAA cancel EBACE2021 exhibition and plan for virtual programming during EBACE week
Due to the global COVID-19 crisis, the European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) announced the cancellation of the...
Dubai forms Vaccine Logistics Alliance to expedite global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines through the emirate to developing countries
Under the directives of Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al MaktoumEmirates...
U.S. CDC makes face masks compulsory on conveyances (including aeroplanes) and at transportation hubs (including airports)
Wearing of face masks while on conveyances and at transportation hubsThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued an Order pdf icon on...
Norway bans entry to non-residents from Friday at 00:01
Norway introduces its strictest entry rules since March 2020
To limit the risk of transmitting the significantly more contagious variant of the coronavirus, the Government...
United Kingdom adds United Arab Emirates, Burundi and Rwanda to travel ban to prevent spread of new variant
The government of the United Kingdom has taken the urgent decision to ban travel to the UK from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Burundi and...
Flying during the coronavirus: Berlin Airport company does not expect air traffic to recover to pre-crisis levels until 2025
The drastic impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on the development of global air traffic and, therefore, also on the economic situation of Flughafen Berlin...
Air France – KLM launches its “Sustainable Aviation Fuel” programme dedicated to corporate customers
Air France-KLM is launching an innovative programme enabling companies to play an active role in the future of sustainable travel.Air France and KLM Corporate...
Israel bans all passenger flights to curb Covid-19 spread
Due to growing fears over new variants of the coronavirus considered to be more infectious, the Israeli government has approved regulations to shut down...
Four players from Palmas Futebol e Regatas, along with the club’s president and the pilot pass away in a plane crash in Brazil
On Sunday, 24 January, a private aircraft departed on a domestic trip between Tocatins and Goiânia, Brazil carrying the president, four football players of...
Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare recommends all airlines to require negative Covid-19 test certificate from passengers going to Finland
The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has given a recommendation on 22 January, for all airlines operating to Finland. THL recommends that...
KLM has developed a safe alternative testing protocol for crews that meets the Dutch Government’s requirements
KLM statement rapid test for crewAfter constructive consultations with the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), KLM has developed a...
Finnair re-starts passenger flights from the UK and Ireland to Finland under strict conditions
The airline will start requiring a negative Covid-19 test certificate from all passengers travelling to Finland from Jan 28 onwards
Finnair will re-start passenger flights...
Belgium prohibits non-essential travel while Europe only discourages it
This evening, the Belgian federal government and the governments of the federated states will take additional measures to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. The Consultation...
Lufthansa Group adjusts mask requirement: medical mask mandatory from 1 February
From February 1, all passengers and crew members must wear a medical mask
The new regulation applies to all Lufthansa Group airlines on...
Airbus updates production rates in response to market environment
Production rates will remain lower for longer
Single-aisle rates gradually increasing
No change to widebody productionAirbus SE is updating its production...