May 22, 2024

Incident

easyJet A320 Returns to Basel After Bird Strike

An easyJet Switzerland A320-200 bound for Edinburgh made a precautionary return to Basel (BSL) after a bird strike on 18 May

Incident

Ryanair flight FR2970, a B737-8 MAX bound for Edinburgh, made a return to Tenerife after flight crew received a cabin smoke indication 18 May

Manufacturer

Boeing's ecoDemonstrator 777-200ER aircraft will conduct tests this month to strengthen operational efficiency and cabin interior sustainability

Manufacturer

Two scientists who worked on the Embraer 'Brazilian Silent Aircraft' program are now finalists for the European Inventor Award 2024.

Airline

Southwest Airlines has applied to the US DOT for approval to operate a daily service between Washington National Airport (DCA) and Las Vegas (LAS)

Airline

Air Europa has reaped a turnover of €2.756 billion in 2023 - a sound 18.3% increase over the previous year.

Airline

Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines have deepened their partnership, aiming to further market and boost Southeast Asian tourism.

Analysis

Are incidents involving inflight encounters with air turbulence increasing? We look at the question of frequency and severity of such encounters.

Airline

Riyadh Air has entered a partnership with Saudia Academy to elevate the standards of training for pilots, cabin crew and flight dispatchers.

Airline

After an absence of almost 3 years, Turkish Airlines returned to Afghanistan this week, commencing a four times weekly service to Kabul.