Sting jet will need a new power source
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Plans are in train for a supersonic nuclear-powered plane that would fly from London, UK to New York, USA in less than two hours.
Boeing says safety/quality system 'hits' are up 500pc
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Use of 'Speak Up', an internal service at US plane maker Boeing that enables employees to raise safety and quality concerns, has “exploded” this year, the Guardian reports.
Virgin Australia doubles United's miles
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Virgin Australia is offering 'double miles' on United Airlines flights to/from Australia until September 30, 2024, with the sale offer closing on April 19.
AA pilots pleased by airline's response to safety complaints
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 April 2024
The pilots union at American Airlines (AA) says it is 'encouraged' by the company's response to complaints its members have made about safety issues.
Airlines switch routes as Israel ponders attack response
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Airlines are counting the added costs of route changes on flights between Europe and Asia after what have so far been temporary airspace closures in the wake of the weekend's Iranian attack on Israel.
Skyportz enters vertiport market
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Australian advanced air mobility (AAM) group Skyportz is launching Wilbur Air, a subsidiary that will operate up to 100 Electra electric/hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft on a planned Australian vertiport network.
Singapore Airlines sums 2024 Australia changes
- BTN News
- Monday, 15 April 2024
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced multiple planned capacity increases on flights to Australia this year.
Covid testing is still 'a thing', passengers warned
- BTN News
- Monday, 15 April 2024
Fliers are being warned that Covid testing requirements are still in place in multiple countries - and passengers must meet each destination's requirements.
Airlines avoid Iran's airspace as tensions rise
- BTN News
- Monday, 15 April 2024
Australia's Qantas says it is redirecting its non-stop flights between Perth and London to fly via Singapore and refuel there to avoid Iran's airspace amid soaring Middle East tensions that saw Iran send more than 200 drones and also fire ballistic and cruise missiles towards Israel on Saturday.
US airlines ask FAA to extend 'relaxed' New York scheduling rules
- BTN News
- Monday, 15 April 2024
US airlines are asking the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to extend its relaxed scheduling rules for airlines in New York until at least October 2025, so they can operate fewer flights without penalty.
Cathay upgrades some premium seats
- BTN News
- Monday, 15 April 2024
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific is replacing the seats in its B777-300ER's premium economy cabins as part of an in-flight service upgrade.
Key US aviation players call for China capacity pause
- BTN News
- Monday, 15 April 2024
US aviation majors and unions want the Biden administration to 'pause' current approvals for additional flights to and from China, saying Beijing’s “harmful anti-competitive policies” affect the approximately 315,000 workers employed by US passenger airlines that serve China.
Scoot now has an E190 in its fleet
- BTN News
- Monday, 15 April 2024
Singapore Airlines (SIA) subsidiary Scoot has taken delivery of its first Embraer E190-E2, making it the first airline in the Asia-Pacific region to operate the type.
Sting jet will need a new power source
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Plans are in train for a supersonic nuclear-powered plane that would fly from London, UK to New York, USA in less than two hours.
Boeing says safety/quality system 'hits' are up 500pc
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Use of 'Speak Up', an internal service at US plane maker Boeing that enables employees to raise safety and quality concerns, has “exploded” this year, the Guardian reports.
Virgin Australia doubles United's miles
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Virgin Australia is offering 'double miles' on United Airlines flights to/from Australia until September 30, 2024, with the sale offer closing on April 19.
AA pilots pleased by airline's response to safety complaints
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 April 2024
The pilots union at American Airlines (AA) says it is 'encouraged' by the company's response to complaints its members have made about safety issues.
Airlines switch routes as Israel ponders attack response
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Airlines are counting the added costs of route changes on flights between Europe and Asia after what have so far been temporary airspace closures in the wake of the weekend's Iranian attack on Israel.
Skyportz enters vertiport market
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 17 April 2024
Australian advanced air mobility (AAM) group Skyportz is launching Wilbur Air, a subsidiary that will operate up to 100 Electra electric/hybrid-electric eSTOL aircraft on a planned Australian vertiport network.
Singapore Airlines sums 2024 Australia changes
- BTN News
- Monday, 15 April 2024
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced multiple planned capacity increases on flights to Australia this year.
Covid testing is still 'a thing', passengers warned
- BTN News
- Monday, 15 April 2024
Fliers are being warned that Covid testing requirements are still in place in multiple countries - and passengers must meet each destination's requirements.
Airlines avoid Iran's airspace as tensions rise
- BTN News
- Monday, 15 April 2024
Australia's Qantas says it is redirecting its non-stop flights between Perth and London to fly via Singapore and refuel there to avoid Iran's airspace amid soaring Middle East tensions that saw Iran send more than 200 drones and also fire ballistic and cruise missiles towards Israel on Saturday.
US airlines ask FAA to extend 'relaxed' New York scheduling rules
- BTN News
- Monday, 15 April 2024
US airlines are asking the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to extend its relaxed scheduling rules for airlines in New York until at least October 2025, so they can operate fewer flights without penalty.
Cathay upgrades some premium seats
- BTN News
- Monday, 15 April 2024
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific is replacing the seats in its B777-300ER's premium economy cabins as part of an in-flight service upgrade.
Key US aviation players call for China capacity pause
- BTN News
- Monday, 15 April 2024
US aviation majors and unions want the Biden administration to 'pause' current approvals for additional flights to and from China, saying Beijing’s “harmful anti-competitive policies” affect the approximately 315,000 workers employed by US passenger airlines that serve China.
Scoot now has an E190 in its fleet
- BTN News
- Monday, 15 April 2024
Singapore Airlines (SIA) subsidiary Scoot has taken delivery of its first Embraer E190-E2, making it the first airline in the Asia-Pacific region to operate the type.
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