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Air New Zealand Flight Cancelled Due to Bomb Threat

A bomb threat led to the cancellation of an Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Dunedin on 4 January, prompting passenger evacuation and a police investigation. The airline is providing support amidst the ongoing security examination.

2025-01-04T15:45:53.982767-08:00

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Emirates Criticizes Social Media for Delay in Removing Fake Crash Video

2025-01-04T08:11:45.814600-08:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

British Pro Tennis Player Olivia Nicholls Left Furious After Jetstar Charges $160 to Check Expensive Rackets And Then Wrecks Them

2025-01-04T03:37:29.408394-08:00

Aviation Week

Qazaq Air Targets Fleet Expansion Post-Privatization with Narrowbody Jets

2025-01-03T16:40:40.437127-08:00

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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Air New Zealand Flight Cancelled Due to Bomb Threat A bomb threat led to the cancellation of an Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Dunedin on 4 January, prompting passenger evacuation and a police investigation. The airline is providing support amidst the ongoing security examination.

2025-01-04T15:45:53.982767-08:00

Air New Zealand Flight Cancelled Due to Bomb Threat

Business Insider

Emirates Criticizes Social Media for Delay in Removing Fake Crash Video Emirates denounces the slow response of TikTok and X in addressing a fraudulent AI-generated video depicting an Airbus A380 crash. The airline emphasizes misinformation's danger to public perception and safety, urging swift action from platforms to prevent the spread of false narratives.

2025-01-04T08:11:45.814600-08:00

Emirates Criticizes Social Media for Delay in Removing Fake Crash Video

Aviation Source

British Airways Emergency Landing at Gatwick Disrupts Palma Flight A British Airways flight en route to Palma de Mallorca declared an emergency and returned to London Gatwick. The incident involved a sudden u-turn and emergency landing, highlighting operational challenges and safety protocols in commercial aviation.

2025-01-04T05:33:00.873485-08:00

British Airways Emergency Landing at Gatwick Disrupts Palma Flight

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

British Pro Tennis Player Olivia Nicholls Left Furious After Jetstar Charges $160 to Check Expensive Rackets And Then Wrecks Them

2025-01-04T03:37:29.408394-08:00

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Virgin Australia Crew Assault in Fiji: Suspect Charged A man has been charged by Fiji police with rape and sexual assault of a Virgin Australia crewmember in Nadi, amid reports of multiple attack incidents on January 1, 2025. Investigations continue as the airline addresses safety measures for its staff.

2025-01-03T19:49:14.665068-08:00

Virgin Australia Crew Assault in Fiji: Suspect Charged

SpaceNews.com

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches UAE Yahsat Thuraya 4-NGS SpaceX successfully launched the Thuraya 4-NGS satellite for UAE's Yahsat aboard a Falcon 9 rocket on January 3, 2025. The mission marked the first Falcon 9 launch of the year, providing enhanced communications across EMEA and APAC regions.

2025-01-03T18:06:00.361260-08:00

SpaceX Falcon 9 Launches UAE Yahsat Thuraya 4-NGS

Aviation Week

Nigerian Court Ruling Enhances Aircraft Leasing for Airlines A landmark decision in Nigeria could significantly boost local airlines' access to international aircraft leasing markets by aligning with the Cape Town Convention. This development marks a crucial step forward in facilitating fleet expansion and operational efficiency for Nigerian carriers.

2025-01-03T16:58:30.142263-08:00

Nigerian Court Ruling Enhances Aircraft Leasing for Airlines

Aviation Week

Qazaq Air Targets Fleet Expansion Post-Privatization with Narrowbody Jets Following its privatization, Qazaq Air plans to expand its fleet by acquiring narrowbody jets, offering potential growth opportunities in efficiency and service capacity. This strategic move positions the airline for future development and competition within the regional market.

2025-01-03T16:40:40.437127-08:00

Qazaq Air Targets Fleet Expansion Post-Privatization with Narrowbody Jets