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Swiss to Continue A220 Operations Post-Fatal Smoke Incident

Following a fatal incident where a flight attendant died due to smoke filling the cockpit and cabin of an A220, Swiss International Air Lines has decided to maintain operations with its A220 fleet despite the tragedy, raising questions about aircraft safety management.

2025-01-02T06:11:59.092986-08:00

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

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

AeroTime

Aeromexico Tops 2024 Global On-Time Airline Rankings

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

AeroTime

Emirates A380 Resumes Copenhagen Route After 3-Year Hiatus

2025-01-02T06:39:08.551564-08:00

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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

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Qatar Airways Resumes Flights to Syria Post-Assad Era Starting January 7, 2025, Qatar Airways will initiate three weekly flights to Damascus, marking the first major international airline to operate regular service to Syria since the end of Bashar al-Assad's presidency. This move enhances regional connectivity and Qatar's aviation network.

2025-01-02T09:03:49.512799-08:00

Qatar Airways Resumes Flights to Syria Post-Assad Era

AeroTime

Emirates A380 Resumes Copenhagen Route After 3-Year Hiatus Emirates has reinstated its Airbus A380 service to Copenhagen, marking the first flight since March 2020. The return of the A380 on this route underscores Emirates' commitment to expanding its network from Dubai, as part of a newly launched daily service to the Danish capital.

2025-01-02T06:39:08.551564-08:00

Emirates A380 Resumes Copenhagen Route After 3-Year Hiatus

Aviation Week

Swiss to Continue A220 Operations Post-Fatal Smoke Incident Following a fatal incident where a flight attendant died due to smoke filling the cockpit and cabin of an A220, Swiss International Air Lines has decided to maintain operations with its A220 fleet despite the tragedy, raising questions about aircraft safety management.

2025-01-02T06:11:59.092986-08:00

Swiss to Continue A220 Operations Post-Fatal Smoke Incident

AeroTime

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Aeromexico Tops 2024 Global On-Time Airline Rankings With an on-time performance of 86.72%, Aeromexico demonstrated a substantial improvement over its previous year's results, according to the annual rankings released by Cirium. This reflects a significant enhancement in operational efficiency and punctuality among airlines worldwide.

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

Aeromexico Tops 2024 Global On-Time Airline Rankings

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airBaltic Cancels 4,670 Flights Due to A220 P&W Engine Delays AirBaltic's summer 2025 operations will be heavily impacted by Pratt & Whitney engine maintenance delays, resulting in 4,670 flight cancellations. The Latvian carrier will suspend 19 routes and reduce frequencies on 21 others across its European network.

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

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

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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

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S. Korea Police Raid Over Fatal Jeju Air Crash Involving Boeing 737-800 Police conducted raids at Muan Airport and Jeju Air offices following the deadly crash of a Boeing 737-800, resulting in 179 fatalities. Investigations center on professional negligence and maintenance records, with Jeju Air CEO Kim E-Bae barred from leaving the country.

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

S. Korea Police Raid Over Fatal Jeju Air Crash Involving Boeing 737-800

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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