Unveiling Rabat: Ryanair Launches New Moroccan Gateway from Manchester
Ryanair will operate a Manchester to Rabat-Salé Airport service from 30 March, becoming the second direct route to Rabat from a UK airport.
Airline
Airport
Auckland Airport’s Bold Move: Converting Taxiway Alpha into a Runway
- by Len Varley
- March 18, 2025
In the first major airside development in decades, Auckland Airport is converting its primary Taxiway Alpha into a secondary runway.
Airport
Hong Kong International Airport Sees Robust Growth in Early 2025
- by Len Varley
- March 18, 2025
Hong Kong International Airport enjoyed a strong February performance, with traffic hitting a post-pandemic daily high on 2 February.
Airline
airBaltic Addresses False Claims of Russian Fuel Purchase
- by Len Varley
- March 18, 2025
airBaltic has addressed media misinformation regarding its fuel procurement, refuting claims that the airline circumvented EU fuel import sanctions.
Airline
Ethiopian Airlines Adds Dedicated VIP Charter Boeing 737-800
- by Len Varley
- March 18, 2025
Ethiopian Airlines has announced the addition of a Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its fleet, dedicated exclusively to VIP and charter flights.
Emergency
Delta Air Lines Flight DL4 London-New York Declares Emergency
- by James Field
- March 18, 2025
In the last few moments, Delta Air Lines flight DL4 bound for New York from London has declared an emergency. N825MH is the aircraft involved in the incident. Follow below for live updates… Live Emergency: Delta Air Lines DL4 London-New York… UPDATE #1 @ 1922 UK time – The aircraft is at 10,000 feet and
Incident
Delta CRJ-900 Wing Strikes Runway During Go-Around at LaGuardia
- by Len Varley
- March 18, 2025
The left wingtip of a Delta Connection CRJ-900 struck the runway during a go-around procedure at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday 16 March.
Airline
Sunwing Pilots Rally Against WestJet’s Plan to Close Québec City Base
- by Len Varley
- March 18, 2025
Sunwing Airlines pilots have called on WestJet to reverse its decision to close the Quebec City YQB base, citing the severe economic and cultural impact of the move.
Emergency
London-Bound TAP A321neo Makes Emergency Landing in Porto, Reporting Smoke on Board
- by Len Varley
- March 18, 2025
9 occupants of a TAP Air Portugal flight were hospitalised after the London-bound A321neo diverted to Porto with smoke on board on 11 March.
Airline
Avelo Airlines Launches New Bahamas Service to Nassau from Raleigh-Durham
- by Len Varley
- March 18, 2025
Avelo Airlines will launch a new direct Bahamas service, with the introduction of a new route connecting Nassau with Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina in June.