TAP Air Portugal Sees North American & UK Market Growth in 2024
TAP Air Portugal saw modest overall passenger growth in 2024, with a notable rise of 8.9% in the North American market and 6.1% in its UK network.
Airline
Airline
Lufthansa Rolls Out Restored Lockheed L-1649A Super Star
- by Len Varley
- January 22, 2025
In a nod to its aviation history, Lufthansa has completed the extensive assembly of a Lockheed L-1649A Super Star. The aircraft was the flagship of its fleet at the end of the 1950s.
Accident
Air Kasai Antonov An-26 Overruns Kongolo Airport Runway, DR Congo
- by Len Varley
- January 22, 2025
An Air Kasai Antonov An-26 has been substantially damaged in a runway excursion accident at Kongolo Airport in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on 21 January.
Airline
Greater Bay Airlines Cancels 200 Flights Amid Aircraft Delivery Delays and Safety Inspections
- by Len Varley
- January 22, 2025
Hong Kong carrier Greater Bay Airlines is cancelling approximately 200 scheduled flights, citing Boeing new aircraft delivery delays and mandatory fleet inspections.
Airport
UK Chancellor Avoids Question on Controversial Heathrow Third Runway Plans
- by Len Varley
- January 22, 2025
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has swerved questions on whether the government will support airport expansion plans including the controversial Heathrow third runway development.
General Aviation
Italy Renews Aerial Firefighting Contract with Avincis
- by Len Varley
- January 21, 2025
Avincis has been awarded a further seven-year contract to operate Italy’s fleet of 18 CL-415 Canadairs on aerial firefighting operations.
Airline
Hong Kong Airlines Resumes Direct Flights to Vancouver
- by Len Varley
- January 21, 2025
Hong Kong Airlines has relaunched flight services to Vancouver - originally the carrier's first North American destination.
Incident
Miami-Bound SWISS A330 Returns to Zurich After Pilot Falls Sick
- by Len Varley
- January 21, 2025
A SWISS A330-300 bound for Miami made a precautionary return to Zurich after one pilot fell ill during the flight on 19 January.
Incident
Manila-Bound Qantas A330 Diverts to Cairns Due to Fumes in the Cabin
- by Len Varley
- January 21, 2025
A Qantas A330-200 enroute from Sydney to Manila diverted to Cairns after reporting fumes in the rear of the passenger cabin on 19 January.
Incident
Disruptive Passenger Arrested on EasyJet Flight Belfast to Manchester
- by Len Varley
- January 21, 2025
A passenger on an easyJet flight from Belfast was arrested on arrival in Manchester after disruptive behaviour including racist remarks during the flight on 17 January.