Paddle Your Own KanooMateusz Maszczynski

China Airlines A350-1000 grounded at Melbourne after jetbridge rips off forward left boarding door hinges

A China Airlines Airbus A350-1000 operating out of Melbourne (MEL) was grounded after a jetbridge severely damaged the aircraft’s forward left-hand boarding door, partially tearing it from its hinges. The incident followed shortly after China Airlines flight CI-57’s arrival at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport.

2026-04-14T07:15:10.967786-07:00
SkiftGordon Smith

Qantas Cuts U.S. and Domestic Flying as Fuel Crisis Forces European Pivot

By Skift: Qantas is cutting U.S. and domestic capacity while boosting European services as the Iran war drives jet fuel and operational costs up.

2026-04-14T04:53:21.838645-07:00