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Bird strike damages nose of Iberia plane, forces emergency landing
Bird strikes are a relatively common issue in aviation but rarely result in serious accidents. In 2024, the United States…
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Former head of China Eastern Airlines under graft investigation
BEIJING: The former head of China Eastern Airlines is under investigation for “serious violations of discipline and law” – a common…
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Commentary: How concerned should we be about the spate of aviation accidents in 2025?
COVID-19 HANGOVER Some observers raise the possibility that the rebound in travel after COVID-19 has led to safety lapses. COVID-19…
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Airlines cancel Bali flights due to ash from erupting volcano
According to the Changi Airport website, three Jetstar flights from Bali to Singapore on Wednesday were cancelled. The flights were…
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Cathay Pacific cancels 22 more flights amid A350 engine issues
Cathay Pacific chief operations and service delivery officer Alex McGowan said: “This was a significant situation for Cathay to manage…
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Commentary: How did Malaysian budget carrier MYAirline fail so quickly?
FLAWED BUSINESS PLANS Mavcom initially awarded MYAirline an air service licence in November 2022, essentially concluding it had sufficient capital,…
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Cathay Pacific apologises after passenger alleges discrimination against non-English speakers
HONG KONG: Cathay Pacific Airways apologised on Tuesday (May 23) after a passenger accused its flight attendants of discriminating against…
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How much leftover food, packaging waste do you generate when you fly?
AIRLINES FIND WAYS TO REDUCE WASTE Many airlines now allow passengers to pre-order their meals, which can help to reduce…
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‘Underwhelming’: Passenger served banana with cutlery for breakfast on Japan Airlines business class flight
In-flight meals are rarely considered culinary masterpieces. Sensory scientists have found that the combination of dry cabin air, lower pressure…
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