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NewsProbe opens after SAS A320neo aborts take-off from short Brussels taxiway
Investigators are examining the circumstances of a serious incident at Brussels airport in which an SAS Airbus A320neo commenced its take-off roll on a short taxiway.
NewsLATAM 777-300ER pilot's 100t calculation error preceded tail-strike at Milan
Italian investigators have determined that a LATAM Boeing 777-300ER crew introduced a 100t weight error while calculating take-off performance, resulting in a tail-strike at Milan Malpensa.
NewsAir Algerie increases firm commitment to A330-900
Algerian flag-carrier Air Algerie has ordered another Airbus A330-900, the airframer’s latest backlog figures reveal.
NewsMinistry appoints Biman’s first female chief after former head arrested
Bangladesh’s civil aviation ministry has named Humaira Sultana as the new head of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, having dismissed its former chief after he was arrested.
NewsSilk Way West expects to start transition to A350Fs and 777-8Fs from 2028
Cargo operator Silk Way West Airlines is expecting to embark on the second phase of its fleet modernisation – which will include Airbus A350Fs and Boeing 777-8Fs – from 2028.
NewsUK CAA seeks adoption of standardised flight emission data at booking
UK civil aviation regulators are expecting airlines and other travel organisations to adopt guidance by April next year on providing consumers with standardised emissions information about flights.
NewsIndiGo suspends new Copenhagen route to help fix long-haul network issues
Indian budget carrier IndiGo is suspending its Copenhagen route after just four months, as part of measures to improve reliability in its long-haul network.
NewsAir Astana names TAP executive as new chief financial officer
Kazakhstan’s Air Astana has named Portuguese carrier TAP’s Goncalo Pires as chief financial officer.
NewsRussia’s S7 aims to take delivery of Tu-214s from 2029 through lessor GTLK
Russian operator S7 Group has signed a tentative agreement with state lessor GTLK covering the intent to supply 100 Tupolev Tu-214s to the airline.
NewsSnow diverts ferry flight of vintage-livery Lufthansa A321
Lufthansa has shown off an Airbus A321 painted in a vintage scheme as part of its centenary commemoration, although the initial ferry flight to Frankfurt was forced to divert to Dusseldorf.
NewsE170’s near-collision with UH-1N foreshadowed fatal Washington accident
Contained within the plethora of newly-released information relating to last year’s fatal Washington mid-air collision are details of an uncannily similar incident, in the same location, during which the crew of an Embraer 170 narrowly avoided a military helicopter.
NewsWestJet 737 aborted take-off at high speed after pilot’s seat shifted backwards
Canadian investigators have disclosed that a WestJet Boeing 737-700 rejected take-off at high speed after the first officer’s seat unlatched and fully shifted backwards.
NewsAir India told to ensure pilots follow correct procedures after 787 fuel-switch snag
India’s civil aviation regulator is advising Air India to circulate recommended Boeing procedures for operating fuel cut-off switches on the 787, after crew concerns emerged during a London Heathrow-Bengaluru service.
NewsKLM chief operating officer steps down as carrier plans faster transformation
KLM is to recruit a new chief operating officer after Maarten Stienen opted to step down in May this year.
NewsJetstar Japan to undergo transition as Qantas divests entire shareholding
Australian flag-carrier Qantas Airways is aiming to divest its one-third share in budget carrier Jetstar Japan, selling its interest to Japanese shareholders in order to concentrate on its core operations.
NewsUganda Airlines seeks new chief executive to ‘turn around’ profitability
Uganda Airlines is seeking a new chief executive officer, although circumstances surrounding the current leader, Jenifer Bamuturaki, have yet to be clarified.
NewsKLM objects to Schiphol night closure as coalition plans to open Lelystad
Dutch carrier KLM is objecting to a proposed night closure of Amsterdam Schiphol, after the coalition government laid out aviation plans in a five-year agreement which include opening Lelystad airport to flights.
NewsUS FAA finalises 25h CVR mandate with later deadline for smaller aircraft types
US regulators have finalised a requirement for new-build civil aircraft to carry cockpit-voice recorders with 25h duration, although an extended compliance period will be granted to lower-weight models.
NewsInstrument problems and crew qualification issues emerge in Citation crash probe
Investigators probing a fatal Cessna 550 Citation II accident in North Carolina last month have detailed evidence of instrument problems, and possible engine discrepancies, as it climbed away from Statesville regional airport.
NewsFlight recorders recovered from crashed Satena Beech 1900D
Colombian investigators have retrieved both flight recorders from the Satena Beech 1900D which crashed while operating a domestic service on 28 January.