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airBaltic Cancels 4,670 Flights Due to A220 P&W Engine Delays

airBaltic faces significant operational challenges as it announces the cancellation of 4,670 flights for summer 2025. Engine maintenance delays with its Airbus A220 fleet, attributed to Pratt & Whitney, are causing route cancellations and reduced frequencies across 19 routes.

2025-01-02T01:40:53.066293-08:00

AeroTime

Aeromexico Achieves Top Global Airline On-Time Performance for 2024

2025-01-02T02:09:53.666921-08:00

Reuters

S. Korea Police Raid Muan Airport After Fatal Jeju Air Crash

2025-01-01T19:55:43.164043-08:00

Aviation Source

Japan Airlines Address Rising Inflight Thefts with Security Measures

2025-01-01T18:38:09.146561-08:00

Hype Analysis

Riyadh Air: Saudi Arabia's New National Carrier Prepares for Launch Amid Regional Competition

October 15, 2024 - A report on Riyadh Air's development, outlining key milestones and future prospects as Saudi Arabia's new national carrier approaches its 2025 launch. Read More.

The 2024 CrowdStrike Outage: Unveiling the Aviation Industry's Cyber Vulnerabilities

October 9, 2024 - Examining the 2024 CrowdStrike outage that disrupted global airlines, revealing aviation's cybersecurity vulnerabilities and prompting industry-wide respon Read More.

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Aeromexico Achieves Top Global Airline On-Time Performance for 2024 Aeromexico ranked as the most punctual airline globally in 2024, with an impressive on-time performance of 86.72%. The Mexican carrier showed a substantial improvement from the previous year, as announced in Cirium's 2024 On-Time Performance Review.

2025-01-02T02:09:53.666921-08:00

Aeromexico Achieves Top Global Airline On-Time Performance for 2024

FlightGlobal

airBaltic Cancels 4,670 Flights Due to A220 P&W Engine Delays airBaltic faces significant operational challenges as it announces the cancellation of 4,670 flights for summer 2025. Engine maintenance delays with its Airbus A220 fleet, attributed to Pratt & Whitney, are causing route cancellations and reduced frequencies across 19 routes.

2025-01-02T01:40:53.066293-08:00

airBaltic Cancels 4,670 Flights Due to A220 P&W Engine Delays

Aviation Source

Ryanair FR6817 Emergency Redirects to London Stansted On January 1, 2025, Ryanair flight FR6817 from Milan to Manchester declared an emergency, prompting a diversion to London Stansted. The nature of the emergency onboard is under investigation, with safety protocols initiated upon landing.

2025-01-01T19:58:39.923998-08:00

Ryanair FR6817 Emergency Redirects to London Stansted

Reuters

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S. Korea Police Raid Muan Airport After Fatal Jeju Air Crash South Korean authorities conducted a series of raids at Muan International Airport and Jeju Air's office following a Boeing 737-800 crash that resulted in 179 fatalities. The investigation aims to uncover issues related to aircraft maintenance and airport operations, with heightened pressure on authorities for transparency.

2025-01-01T19:55:43.164043-08:00

S. Korea Police Raid Muan Airport After Fatal Jeju Air Crash

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Japan Airlines Address Rising Inflight Thefts with Security Measures Following an increase in inflight thefts, Japan's aviation authorities and airlines are implementing enhanced security protocols and advising passengers to remain vigilant. This surge in theft reports highlights the need for heightened awareness and preventive strategies to protect passenger belongings during flights.

2025-01-01T18:38:09.146561-08:00

Japan Airlines Address Rising Inflight Thefts with Security Measures

Yonhap News Agency

First Funeral for Jeju Air Crash Victims Held in Gwangju The initial funeral service for victims of the Jeju Air crash took place today, commemorating the 179 lives lost at Muan International Airport. This marks the beginning of memorial services for those affected by the aviation disaster in southwestern Korea.

2025-01-01T17:09:01.300117-08:00

First Funeral for Jeju Air Crash Victims Held in Gwangju

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Air India Offers In-Flight Wi-Fi on A350, B787-9 and Select A321neo Aircraft Starting 1 January, Air India becomes the first Indian airline to provide in-flight Wi-Fi services on domestic routes. Available on A350, B787-9, and select A321neo aircraft, this service marks a significant enhancement in passenger experience for domestic travelers.

2025-01-01T15:38:08.946848-08:00

Air India Offers In-Flight Wi-Fi on A350, B787-9 and Select A321neo Aircraft

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Turkish Airlines Flight Diverts to Malta Amid Manhunt for Fleeing Passengers Several passengers fled from Turkish Airlines flight TK619 after it made an emergency landing at Malta Airport due to a medical diversion on December 1. Maltese authorities are actively searching for these individuals, raising concerns over both aviation security and passenger safety protocols.

2025-01-01T15:11:34.915259-08:00

Turkish Airlines Flight Diverts to Malta Amid Manhunt for Fleeing Passengers