Aircraft evacuation standards require rapid response, yet evolving passenger demographics are challenging compliance timelines.
Author: Kashyap Velani
China Airlines (CI), based in Taipei (TPE), has revised its fleet acquisition plan, reducing previously agreed orders for new aircraft.
China Southern Airlines has completed the online auction sale of ten Boeing 787-8 aircraft to Avolon, with Thai Airways expected to lease the jets for rapid fleet expansion.
The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit has entered the expanding air campaign against Iran, striking hardened underground missile cave complexes.
India is advancing discussions to procure the Sky Sting beyond visual range air to air missile from Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to strengthen the Indian Air Force.
Removing shoes during a flight may feel comfortable, but aviation professionals strongly discourage it for hygiene and safety reasons.
Two American pilots remain imprisoned after Guinean authorities detained them during a routine refueling stop despite reported landing clearance.
Koito Industries triggered a major aviation scandal in 2009 by falsifying safety tests on aircraft seats, delaying Singapore Airlines (SQ) Airbus A380 deliveries from Toulouse Airport (TLS) and affecting over 150,000 seats worldwide.
Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Moscow sees seat recline dispute escalate into viral inflight passenger misconduct.
United Airlines (UA) has confirmed the upcoming entry into service of ultra-premium Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners under its new United Elevate cabin program.