Etihad apologizes after Taiwan inflight announcement sparks diplomatic row, highlighting challenges for global airlines.
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British Airways trainee Chloe Williams, 19, died in a preventable M6 crash after a truck failed to stop in Cheshire.
Etihad Airways (EY) cancelled and delayed several flights between Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi after an unexpected workers’ strike disrupted operations at Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) on August 20.
Turkish Airlines (TK) plans to increase flights across East Asia, Southeast Asia and Oceania by 15%-20% over the coming years as it shifts more capacity toward long-haul markets.
An easyJet (U2) Airbus A321 was surrounded by airport fire engines at Manchester Airport (MAN) on August 20, 2026, after the pilot reported a smell of fumes in the cockpit while the aircraft was being prepared for departure.
Qantas near miss at Sydney Airport prompts ATSB investigation as fourth runway safety incident raises air traffic concerns.
Former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart McInally has moved from professional rugby into aviation after joining Jet2.com (LS) as a pilot.
AirAsia X suspends Sydney to Kuala Lumpur flights, expands Melbourne and Perth services, and accelerates fleet renewal.
Qantas Airways (QF) has introduced a mandatory tool verification step after a work light was left inside the wing of an Airbus A380 following maintenance at Sydney International Airport (SYD).
Qatar Airways becomes first airline with Starlink Boeing 787-9 fleet, expanding free high-speed Wi-Fi across 150 widebody aircraft.