A Qatar Airways Cargo Boeing 777-200 freighter operating scheduled service between Atlanta, Georgia and Frankfurt, Germany departed with an unsecured cargo pallet on board on 28 July 2024. Qatar Airways flight QR8146 was being operated by a Qatar Airways Cargo Boeing 777-200 freighter from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Qatar Airways QR8146 Atlanta-Frankfurt The
The first day of the NTSB hearing into the 737 MAX door plug incident painted a disturbing picture of Boeing’s company culture of pressure and prioritizing speed over safety. Boeing, the manufacturer of the affected aircraft, faced scathing criticism through the first day of the hearing. Witnesses described a high-pressure environment where workers were pushed
Scoot, Singapore Airlines’ budget subsidiary, is set to welcome two new Embraer E190-E2 aircraft in late 2024. The third aircraft, named “Jalan-Jalan,” arrives in September, followed by “Travel Kaki” in October. These additions pave the way for Scoot’s expansion into two fresh Southeast Asian destinations. Kertajati (Greater Bandung) in Indonesia will see twice-weekly flights from
The UK Civil Aviation Authority's (CAA) latest annual Airport Accessibility report has shed light on significant improvements in airport accessibility across the country.
The UK Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) latest annual Airport Accessibility report has shed light on significant improvements in UK airports accessibility levels. The report notably shows standards increasing with no airports are currently ranked in the lowest category. 11 airports rated ‘very good’ between April 2023 to March 2024, although mixed progress was reported across
As a major step in its widebody fleet renewal program, Cathay Group has ordered 30 Airbus A330neo aircraft to replace its older A330-300s.
Cathay Group, Hong Kong’s flagship airline, has committed to purchasing 30 A330-900 (A330neo) widebody aircraft from Airbus. This decision comes after a comprehensive assessment of the airline’s mid-size widebody fleet renewal program. The new planes will replace Cathay’s older A330-300 fleet and boost its capacity on busy regional routes, while also offering the flexibility to
