Emirates grounds 20 aircraft during 'slow' monthDubai-based Emirates has grounded 20 of its planes due to a seasonal slump in demand from Gulf travellers during the Ramadan period, a report said. According to a report in More… |
Boeing, Lufthansa Group complete order for new 777 planesBoeing and the Lufthansa Group have completed an order for four more 777 airplanes, valued at $1.4 billion at list prices. The purchase is part of the aviation company's plans to modernise its fleet with newer widebody airplan More… |
Qatar Airways to buy 50 Airbus planesQatar Airways, the flat carrier of Qatar, has unveiled plans to buy 50 Airbus 321 planes, a report said. The news was revealed during a state visit by French President Emmanuel Macron, said a report in Money Control More… |
Pilotless planes can save the industry $35bn a year - reportThe aviation industry can save $35 billion per year if it moves towards pilotless planes, a new report has revealed. According to a UBS analysis of the aerospace, airlines and logistics sectors, reducing the intervention of human More… |
Pilotless planes can save the industry $35bn a year: reportThe aviation industry can save $35 billion per year if it moves towards pilotless planes, a new report has revealed. According to a UBS analysis of the aerospace, airlines and logistics sectors, reducing the intervention of human More… |
Boycotting states grant 9 emergency routes for Qatari planesThe civil aviation authorities in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Egypt have granted nine emergency routes for use by the Qatari planes, in co-ordination with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the neighbouring countries More… |
Three regional airlines to add 650 new passenger planesThe three major regional airlines – Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways – are poised to expand their fleet by almost 650 new planes, according to an expert in aviation inspection, safety and maintenance systems. & More… |
SR Technics to upgrade Edelweiss Air planesSR Technics, a leading maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service provider, has signed a contract with Edelweiss Air, the Swiss leisure airline, to upgrade the cabin experience on four of the carrier’s A340-300s. All wor More… |
Galaxy Note 7 banned from planes in USA ban on carrying Samsung Galaxy Note 7 cellphones on aircraft in the US went into force on Saturday following many reports of the devices cathing fire. US air-safety officials have deemed the device to be a potential fire hazard, More… |
Qatar Airways to buy 40 Boeing planes for $11.7bnQatar Airways has reached an agreement with Boeing to purchase 30 787-9 Dreamliners and 10 777-300ERs valued at $11.7 billion at list prices in line with its fleet expansion strategy. The airline also signed a Letter of Intent for More… |