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25.01.2022 US F-35B jets arrive at UK RAF Base for the first time Aircraft from US Marine Fighter Attack (VMFA) 211 Squadron have now arrived at RAF Marham to start their UK detachment.… https://worldofaviation.com//us-f-35b-jets-arrive-at-uk-r/

25.01.2022 American Airlines offers employees seat on 737 MAX test flights American Airlines will offer employees the chance to fly on one of five charter flights on the Boeing 737 MAX,…

24.01.2022 Comment: Vaccines are here, but how will we get them to billions of people? In this cross-posting with The Conversation, health researchers Liz Breen and Sarah Schiffling discuss the logistics required in transporting vaccines,…

24.01.2022 Cathay parks 40% of its fleet to survive Cathay Pacific has announced it will ground two-fifths of its passenger fleet for the foreseeable future, in a move it… https://worldofaviation.com//cathay-parks-40-of-its-fleet/

23.01.2022 Air Canada to offer infinite flight passes Air Canada has unveiled its new Infinite Canada Flight Pass, which allows its loyalty program customers to take unlimited domestic… https://worldofaviation.com//air-canada-to-offer-infinite/

23.01.2022 No use crying over spilt coffee: Airbus redesigns A350 cockpit Airbus has officially overhauled its A350 cockpit control panel, following earlier reports of engine failure, caused by the aircrews spilled beverages. https://worldofaviation.com//no-use-crying-over-spilt-cof/

23.01.2022 Emirates to discount flights for international students Emirates is encouraging international students to travel the world and reunite with their family amid the COVID-19 pandemic by offering… https://worldofaviation.com//emirates-to-discount-flights/

23.01.2022 PODCAST: Qantas and Virgin jockey for position as borders open - Australia’s so-called Golden Triangle has been reassembled, with passengers now allowed to travel freely between Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane without isolation. Tune in: http://ow.ly/TV8K30rmSbH

23.01.2022 Farewell Tegel: Berlin’s new Brandenburg Airport to finally open Berlin’s newest airport, Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), is set to finally open its doors on Saturday 31 October, almost a decade after its first scheduled opening date.

23.01.2022 LIVE: Aeroprakt A-22 24-8281 had attempted an emergency landing and crashed at Cromer Park, Sydney Australia. The two crew have been admitted to hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries. Police are now investigating.

22.01.2022 Airbus retains lead over Boeing on deliveries, orders in August Despite Airbus aircraft deliveries taking a dive in August, the European planemaker remains well ahead of its besieged U.S rival, Boeing, in both deliveries and net new orders. https://worldofaviation.com//airbus-retains-lead-over-boe/

22.01.2022 Boeings woes continue as FAA begins probe The U.S Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has said it is now investigating manufacturing flaws in a handful of Boeing 787 Dreamliners. https://worldofaviation.com//boeings-woes-continue-as-faa/

22.01.2022 NAVAIR looks to beef up Poseidon strike capability The US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has been quietly enhancing the strike capability of its Boeing P-8A Poseidon platform.

22.01.2022 Comment: Drones change our point of view and truths Michael Richardson argues drones do more than just shoot video: they new perspective changes how we view events. https://worldofaviation.com//comment-drones-change-our-po/

21.01.2022 EasyJet calls on EU to unite on COVID restrictions EasyJet chief executive Johan Lundgren has joined the likes of Ryanair in lashing out at European governments for their inconsistent… https://worldofaviation.com//easyjet-calls-on-eu-to-unite/

21.01.2022 BA Dreamliner dumps fuel at sea, returns to London British Airways flight BA269 travelling from London Heathrow to Los Angeles International was forced to turn around mid-air and return to London. https://worldofaviation.com//ba-dreamliner-dumps-fuel-at-/

20.01.2022 Airport COVID testing to replace quarantine in Ireland The Irish government will adopt the EU ‘traffic light’ travel system and introduce COVID-19 testing at airports, which could see… https://worldofaviation.com//airport-covid-testing-to-rep/

20.01.2022 Nearly 1m U.S passengers travelled for Labor Day Almost 970,000 people in the United States travelled through TSA checkpoints throughout the country on Friday, just ahead of the Labor Day weekend. https://worldofaviation.com//nearly-1m-us-passengers-trav/

20.01.2022 General Motors turns attention to flying cars American multinational vehicle manufacturer General Motors has revealed it is exploring options in the aerial taxi market, as it looks… https://worldofaviation.com//general-motors-turns-attenti/

19.01.2022 Delta sees corporate travel on the rise Executives from Delta Air Lines have reported a modest improvement in corporate travel demand and predicted that business travel will… https://worldofaviation.com//delta-sees-corporate-travel-/

19.01.2022 IATA concedes to budget carriers over airport slot waiver disputes The IATA has conceded to budget airlines who opposed its initial proposal to extend current airport slot access waivers until…

19.01.2022 Better bounce backs ahead? Phillip Tarrant and Adam Thorn recap the week that was in aviation. Keep connected and tune into our podcasts for more in depth analysis ... World of Aviation https://smarturl.it/hnxvmp Australian Aviation https://smarturl.it/ju0n9a

18.01.2022 Winter passenger projections a write-off: Ryanair Ryanair has slashed its annual passenger target by a further 10 million as travel restrictions persist, and a new wave of COVID-19 cases sweeps through Europe. https://worldofaviation.com//winter-passenger-projections/

18.01.2022 More Boeing woes: another Dreamliner fault found Just one day after the announcement of an FAA probe into the 787 Dreamliner, Boeings woes unfortunately continue, as the planemaker announces another new fault found in its aircraft. https://worldofaviation.com//more-boeing-woes-another-dre/

17.01.2022 British Airways CEO replaced International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced a major reshuffle of its top-level management, including the news that Alex Cruz will… https://worldofaviation.com//10/british-airways-ceo-repla/

17.01.2022 Emirates retires first Airbus A380 Emirates has retired an Airbus A380 from its fleet, a first for the world’s largest operator of the superjumbo jet.

17.01.2022 Virgin Atlantic secures 1.2b bailout, cuts further jobs Virgin Atlantic has said it will cut 1,150 more jobs, despite securing a 1.2 billion rescue fund, which was signed off by a U.S court on Thursday. https://worldofaviation.com//virgin-atlantic-secures-12b-/

17.01.2022 Human error, failed engine blamed for Ukraine military plane crash Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Oleg Urusky announced on Wednesday that a combination of human error and engine problems were the root cause of a military plane crash that killed 26 people, following an investigation.

17.01.2022 Go behind the big aviation stories with Inside Aviation. This week... vaccines announced, Ryanair ups stakes in The Boeing Company 737 Max and more life yet for British Airways 747s. All this and more. Momentum Media Australia

17.01.2022 SIA the latest to launch flights to nowhere Singapore Airlines is reportedly gearing up to launch scenic flights to nowhere, in an attempt to boost revenue and cater… https://worldofaviation.com//sia-the-latest-to-launch-fli/

17.01.2022 ANA to cut down 10% of its fleet, launch budget carrier in 2022 Japan's largest airline, ANA, has said it will retire more than a tenth of its fleet and cut over 3,500 jobs, as it attempts to rein in its cash burn amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

17.01.2022 U.S aviation industry denied further govt aid A new COVID-19 spending package introduced into the U.S Senate does not include any new government assistance for U.S airlines, as the industry faces job losses in the tens of thousands come October. https://worldofaviation.com//us-aviation-industry-denied-/

16.01.2022 An-124 makes emergency landing following uncontained engine failure A Volga-Dnepr Airlines Antonov An-124 was forced to make an emergency landing in Novosibirsk, Russia, shortly after take-off on Saturday…

16.01.2022 Lufthansa to expand network, warns staff of layoffs and fleet changes German flag-carrier Lufthansa has announced the addition of 15 new tourist-driven destinations to its network for 2021, while simultaneously warning… https://worldofaviation.com//lufthansa-to-expand-network-/

16.01.2022 Demand spikes for private aircraft amid COVID-19 pandemic Pre-owned corporate aircraft transactions have seen a major spike, now nearing 2019 levels, as cashed-up travellers pay to avoid commercial…

15.01.2022 Airbus warns employees to prepare for involuntary layoffs Airbus has sent a warning letter to its 130,000 staff members that more involuntary layoffs are looming, as airline travel… https://worldofaviation.com//airbus-warns-employees-to-pr/

14.01.2022 Recreational Aviation Australia (RAAus) is seeking an experienced professional to lead the organisation into the next stage of its evolution. https://australianaviation.com.au//recreational-aviation-/

14.01.2022 ST Engineering, Airbus JV to expand following first delivery to Qantas The joint venture between Airbus and ST Engineering is gearing up to expand its A321 passenger-to-freight conversion program, following the delivery of its first conversion to Qantas on Tuesday.

14.01.2022 LHR seeks to cut pay, warns of looming job losses London Heathrow Airport has informed workers unions it will seek to cut the pay of thousands of airport staff in light of the ongoing COVID-19 travel crisis. https://worldofaviation.com//lhr-seeks-to-cut-pay-warns-o/

14.01.2022 Qatar expresses ‘regret’ over forced invasive genital examinations The state of Qatar has been forced to apologise for any distress or infringement caused to 18 women forced to undergo an invasive genital examination without consent at Doha’s Hamad International Airport.

14.01.2022 Comment: Drones and aerial vehicles could drastically change our cities In this cross-posting with The Conversation, Paul Cureton uncovers how and why drones will permanently and drastically change our global… https://worldofaviation.com//comment-drones-and-aerial-ve/

14.01.2022 Contract awarded to replace US Air Force intercontinental ballistic missiles Northrop Grumman has been awarded a US$13.3 billion contract by the US Air Force, to modernise the countrys ageing ground-based… https://worldofaviation.com//contract-awarded-to-replace-/

14.01.2022 Bentley books 5 Antonov heavy freighters for pre-Brexit parts transfer British car manufacturer Bentley has announced it will utilise five Antonov cargo aircraft to help it overcome the potential supply…

14.01.2022 Podcast: Inside Aviation: Qatar responds to invasive search scandal The story that 18 women from Australia, the UK and France were invasively searched by Qatari authorities at Hamad Airport this month…

14.01.2022 Industry underprepared to distribute COVID-19 vaccine: Survey A new survey has found that only 28 per cent of participants in the air cargo industry feel well prepared… https://worldofaviation.com//industry-underprepared-to-di/

13.01.2022 How Chinese airlines fuelled their comeback As domestic operations in China reach pre-COVID levels, this begs the question: how did the Chinese market get wary travellers back onto airplanes? https://worldofaviation.com//how-chinese-airlines-fuelled/

12.01.2022 Firefly could replace Malaysia Airlines as national carrier: Khazanah Low-cost carrier Firefly could become Malaysia’s national airline, as the future of Malaysia Airlines remains in doubt, according to the… https://worldofaviation.com//firefly-could-replace-malays/

12.01.2022 Boeing reports three more MAX cancellations, no aircraft orders in September Boeing lost another three orders on its embattled 737 MAX in September, and received no new commercial aircraft orders, as… https://worldofaviation.com//boeing-reports-three-more-ma/

12.01.2022 Comment: Air Canada axing regional flights will gut communities Isabelle Dostaler and Mohamed Khomsi argue Air Canadas decision to cut flights will be a "catastrophe" for several remote Canadian communities. https://worldofaviation.com//comment-air-canada-axing-reg/

11.01.2022 Boeing hopes for dismissal of $1bn Norwegian Air lawsuit Boeing has requested the dismissal of a $1 billion lawsuit taken against it by Norwegian Air over alleged contraction violations…

11.01.2022 PODCAST: Why 2021 is still aviation’s hated new normal - host Adam Thorn and guests Hannah Dowling and Christian Boo Boucousis discuss a start to the year that seems worryingly familiar. Listen here: http://ow.ly/8te830rukqT

11.01.2022 US Air Force successfully completes B-1B JASSM external carry test In a major step forward, the US Air Force has successfully completed a flight test on its B-1B Lancer carrying…

10.01.2022 Airlines continue to back 737 MAX with new orders, deliveries A number of airlines have come out in public support of Boeing and its newly recertified 737 MAX jet by…

10.01.2022 737 MAX crash victims families seek revenge on Boeing The families of the Boeing 737 MAX crash victims have sent a letter lobbying US lawmakers to ensure Boeing is… https://worldofaviation.com//737-max-crash-victims-famili/

09.01.2022 Qatar introduces full vegan menu for business class passengers Qatar Airways has unveiled its first entirely vegan à la carte menu for business class passengers, much to the delight… https://worldofaviation.com//qatar-introduces-full-vegan-/

09.01.2022 Airbus reaches agreement with French unions, 4,200 jobs to be cut French unions have signed a long-awaited labour deal with European planemaker Airbus, which will limit job losses and furloughs for… https://worldofaviation.com//airbus-reaches-agreement-wit/

08.01.2022 Boeing to cut 11,000 more jobs as losses mount Boeing has announced a fourth straight quarterly loss, as well as 11,000 additional job cuts, as the company continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic and its ongoing 737 MAX crisis.

08.01.2022 US airlines warn of winter challenges as COVID-19 cases rise Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines on Thursday cautioned that the recent surge in COVID-19 cases may have a negative…

08.01.2022 Spaceplane update: Sierra Nevada Dream Chaser completes wind tunnel testing Sierra Nevada said it has successfully completed wind tunnel testing on its Dream Chaser spaceplane, a key milestone in the… https://worldofaviation.com//spaceplane-update-sierra-nev/

08.01.2022 Singapore adds new dates for A380 pop-up restaurant as demand surges Due to overwhelming demand, Singapore Airlines has now added new dates for its parked A380 pop-up restaurant experience. The airline… https://worldofaviation.com//singapore-adds-new-dates-for/

06.01.2022 Emirates refunds passengers $1.4bn The Dubai-owned airline said the 1.4 million requests its processed so far worldwide amount to 90 per cent of its huge backlog. https://worldofaviation.com//emirates-refunds-passengers-/

05.01.2022 Debate wages in aviation industry over pre-flight vaccine requirements The debate surrounding the requirement of mandatory pre-flight COVID-19 vaccinations in the near future has now intensified, as the UK…

05.01.2022 Expert claims to have located MH370 crash site More than six years after Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 mysteriously vanished, independent experts investigating the matter believe to have found where the plane crashed.

04.01.2022 US House of Reps condemns Boeing, FAA for MAX disasters The two fatal 737 MAX crashes never should have happened and could have been prevented, said the US House transportation… https://worldofaviation.com//us-house-of-reps-condemns-bo/

03.01.2022 Podcast: How will the industry respond to a drone-led future? In this episode of the World of Aviation podcast, Adam asks Boo whether drones will change the world and whats the weirdest thing hes seen in the cockpit. https://worldofaviation.com//podcast-how-will-the-industr/

03.01.2022 Qantas marks 100th anniversary with Sydney Harbour fly-over Today marks the 100th birthday of Australia’s Qantas Airways, considered to be the oldest continuously-operating airline in the world and…

03.01.2022 ‘More testing needed’ on third COVID vaccine The third announced successful COVID-19 vaccine will undergo a new global trial, as questions were raised over its effectiveness. The…

03.01.2022 Alaska Airlines reveals more details in its Airbus offload strategy Alaska Airlines appears to be following through on its intention to return to a proudly all Boeing airline, as it…

01.01.2022 Futuristic ‘AirCar’ completes flight testing, could hit market within 6 months The futuristic flying car, AirCar, that can convert itself from road vehicle to air vehicle in under three minutes, has now completed its initial flight testing.

01.01.2022 Comment: How a face mask can keep you safe while travelling As more and more airlines mandate passenger use of masks while travelling, one has to wonder, how is this keeping… https://worldofaviation.com//comment-how-a-face-mask-can-/

01.01.2022 Singapore A380 pop-up restaurant sells out in 30 minutes Singapore Airlines has welcomed the overwhelming demand for its parked Airbus A380 pop-up restaurants, stating that all available seats were… https://worldofaviation.com//singapore-a380-pop-up-restau/