An Air New Zealand (NZ) ATR72-600 suffered an engine fire while approaching Wellington Airport (WLG) on September 1, 2024, forcing the crew to land and evacuate 70 passengers and four crew members.
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Jet2 (LS) flight LS1536 from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to London Stansted Airport (STN) was evacuated on September 25, 2026, after a passenger reportedly made a bomb threat.
Qatar Airways (QR) has retired its remaining Airbus A330 passenger aircraft as prolonged disruption to Gulf aviation and sharply higher jet fuel prices change the economics of operating older wide-body jets.
Pakistan is seeking financing from the US Export-Import Bank (EXIM) to support Pakistan International Airlines’ (PK) planned acquisition of new aircraft, with Boeing 787 Dreamliners among the aircraft under consideration.
Philippine Airlines (PR) will resume nonstop flights between Manila (MNL) and Delhi (DEL) and introduce its first direct service to Mumbai (BOM) in December 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
Air France may end Denver-Paris flights as United launches daily nonstop service, reshaping competition and choices for Denver travelers.
Akasa Air (QP) is in talks with Boeing for a potential order of more than 200 737 MAX aircraft, according to a Bloomberg report citing people familiar with the discussions.
Air India (AI) removed a pilot from duty at Zurich Airport (ZRH) on September 6 after ground handling staff reported an alcohol-related concern before take-off.
Finnair (AY) will increase its presence in Japan next summer, adding more flights between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Tokyo as the airline responds to continued demand for travel between Europe and Asia.
Emirates (EK) has opened its new £10 million lounge at Manchester Airport (MAN) in Terminal 2, marking the first UK location for the airline’s latest signature lounge concept.