The first flight of the Beriev Be-200 twin turbofan amphibian, which was rolled out in September 1996, has slipped further and is now scheduled for June. Alexei Fedorov, chairman of the Russian design bureau, says the aircraft is undergoing ground testing of its electrical systems. Meanwhile, the twin engined Be-103 is due to make its first flight by the end of April.
Source: Flight International
Delta Air Lines is expecting a return to normal operations following a multi-day struggle related to the global IT outage caused by CrowdStrike.
The US Department of Transportation is investigating whether Delta Air Lines has complied with passenger-protection laws amid a technology meltdown that has forced the carrier to cancel thousands of flights.
Malaysian airlines have confirmed plans for jet operations from Kuala Lumpur’s Subang international airport, with domestic operations to commence in August.
