Slovakia donates 13 MiG-29 Aircraft to Ukraine

Slovakia has recently completed the transfer of 13 MiG-29 aircraft in which they have no use for. They are currently out of service, however Ukraine has what it takes to get them airworthy again amidst the war with Russia. (www.theguardian.com) More...

The World's 4 Most Challenging Airports for Pilots

Aviation is safer than ever these days, but some airports are so extreme that they cause even the most skilled pilots to become uneasy. This article will break down some of the world's most extreme airports. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

Cathay Pacific Cargo unleashed

Cathay Pacific has been operating its full fleet of jumbo jet freighters since August, but now gets the benefit of more widebody passenger jets reentering service. (www.freightwaves.com) More...

Economy Passengers Could Soon Lie Down On Airplanes—Meet The Airline That's Doing It First

Economy flights practically guarantee a stiff neck, a child kicking the back of your seat and competition with your seatmate to claim the middle seat's armrests. One airline wants to cure to these traveling ailments: Air New Zealand recently announced the world's first lie-flat "pods" for economy class airplanes, set to debut in 2024. The concept, called "Skynest," has been in research and development for five years and will likely feature two rows of three stacked… (www.cnbc.com) More...

Maersk Air Cargo unveils Denmark-to-China freighter service

Maersk is an ocean shipping line that is pouring resources into its airline venture. (www.freightwaves.com) More...

Qantas Pilots Report Radio Interference and GPS Jamming From Chinese Warships

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — Qantas pilots reported repeating radio interference and GPS jamming from Chinese military units in the South China Sea and the Philippine Sea. Qantas said there were no safety concerns and has instructed its pilots to keep flying on their routes despite the breach. (www.airlinerwatch.com) More...

Emirates New Livery... And Other Bad Ideas

Sometimes it feels as if airline branding has been taken over by millennials trying to out-cool each other... (askthepilot.com) More...

Air Safety in Perspective

New in Ask the Pilot: A spate of incidents puts airline safety in the spotlight. Here's some perspective. (askthepilot.com) More...

Bomb scare on Ryanair flight forces 190 passengers to evacuate

A Ryanair flight with 190 passengers was evacuated after a bomb scare onboard the aircraft. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 arrived at Palermo Airport (PMO), in Sicily, Italy, shortly after 8pm on March 17, 2023, where passengers and crew were instructed to leave the plane. (www.aerotime.aero) More...

Fleet Analysis: Lufthansa Group airlines

Lufthansa Group announced last week it will launch its latest airline, City Airlines. The airline will focus on short and medium-haul routes, expanding the European route network, and plans to operate with an Airbus fleet. Will Lufthansa use its existing fleet for City Airlines, or use incoming jets, or combine it with Lufthansa CityLine fleet? (www.airguide.info) More...

Former RAF Scampton set to become refugee detention centre

The Home Office has outlined plans for the former Royal Air Force (RAF) base at Scampton to become a detention centre for thousands of refugees as the government seeks to get a grip on the growing migrant crisis. (ukaviation.news) More...

Southwest Airlines Expects Reduction in Boeing Aircraft Deliveries in 2023

DALLAS, TEXAS — Following discussions with Boeing and ongoing supply chain issues, the largest American low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines has revised its expectations for the number of aircraft deliveries in 2023, reducing it from 100 to around 90 copies. (www.airlinerwatch.com) More...

Air India To Temporarily Reduce US Flights Amid Crew Shortage

Ashortage of qualified crew has forced Air India to reduce weekly flights to the US. The airline deploys a fleet of Boeing 777 aircraft to the US and has been looking for more qualified pilots over the last few months to meet operational demands, especially with new 777s joining its fleet and more to come shortly. Several of Air India’s US flights have been affected due to crew shortages in the recent past, and now the airline wants to cut some flights until the problem is resolved. Air India to… (www.msn.com) More...

Pilot safe after landing malfunction at Idaho Falls airport

IDAHO FALLS – A pilot is safe after a hairy landing situation at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport Sunday morning. It happened at 11:28 a.m., according to city spokesman Eric Grossarth. The pilot of a single-engine Beech Bonanza airplane reportedly experienced a gear malfunction and landed on the runway. (www.eastidahonews.com) More...