Aviation News

Ethiopian says pilots were well briefed on the Emergency Airworthiness Directive issued by the FAA following the Lion Air accident.

Ethiopian Airways targets ‘irresponsible’ media claimsEthiopian Airlines has hit back at reports in the New York Times that suggested Ethiopian Airlines had a Max 8 simulator, but...

The camera on a Singapore Airlines’ entertainment system.

Seatback ‘spy’ cameras probed by US senatorsTwo US senators have fired off a letter to the eight largest US airlines, seeking information on whether the carriers use...

ANA has been named the world’s cleanest airline.

How clean is your aircraft? Here’s a guideWe're not sure how airline ratings agency Skytrax arrived at this list of the world’s cleanest airlines – did they check every...

Etihad CEO angered by ‘clownesque’ story on Emirates tie-up.

Etihad describes Emirates merger reports as ‘clownesque’The chief executive of Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways, Tony Douglas, has slammed what he called “clownesque” and “lazy” media...

Starlux ready to take on the world.

New Taiwanese carrier eyes US routesA new Taiwanese carrier, Starlux Airlines, will expand into long-haul routes with an order for 17 Airbus A350s. Founder and...

From left to right - Tom Enders Airbus CEO, Shinya Katanozaka President & CEO, ANA Holdings Inc. Chris Cholerton, president Rolls Royce for Civil Aerospace

ANA happy to commit to A380 superjumboAt a time when Airbus has said it will discontinue production of the A380 superjumbo, and airlines are cutting back their...

A group of former Malaysian Airline System Bhd (MAS) employees is offering the government help to turn around the ailing carrier.

Dr Mahathir questions Malaysia’s ability to run an airlineMalaysia’s Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad has suggested the government appears to be incapable of reviving the loss-making...

Signed, sealed and soon to be delivered. SIA and COMO bring wellness onboard.

SIA and COMO Shambhala take healthy eating to new heightsSingapore Airlines and Singapore-based wellness brand COMO Shambhala have signed an MOU for a wide-ranging partnership aimed at...

Entry into the UK is about to be speeded up.

UK borders ease restrictions on travellersCitizens from seven countries – the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Singapore and South Korea – will join those...

Oman Air has replaced its older aircraft with ultra-quiet and green aircraft.

Flying quiet, flying green: This international airline makes the gradeOman Air has jumped into first place in the latest “Fly Quiet and Green” ratings for airlines flying into London Heathrow.