News

Saudia Boeing 777-300ER showing nose cone damage after bird strike

Saudia Boeing 777 Strikes Flock of Birds on Departure from Algiers, Lands Safely in Jeddah

JEDDAH | October 26, 2025 — A Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) Boeing 777 operating as flight SV340 from Algiers to Jeddah reportedly struck a flock of birds shortly after takeoff from Algiers’ Houari Boumediene Airport on October 25. The aircraft […]

Saudia Boeing 777 Strikes Flock of Birds on Departure from Algiers, Lands Safely in Jeddah Read More »

A ribbon-cutting ceremony marking Pakistan International Airlines’ return to UK operations after a five-year suspension, attended by senior officials and airline crew.

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Resumes UK Flights After Five-Year Ban

Islamabad / Manchester, 25 October 2025 — After half a decade on the sidelines, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has officially returned to UK skies, marking a symbolic and commercial breakthrough for the country’s aviation sector. The airline’s first reinstated flight,

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Resumes UK Flights After Five-Year Ban Read More »

Aerolíneas Argentinas Boeing 737-800

Aerolíneas Argentinas Grounds Eight Boeing 737-800s After CFM56 Engine Failures

Buenos Aires | October 2025 — Aerolíneas Argentinas has temporarily grounded eight Boeing 737-800 aircraft powered by CFM56-7B engines, following the fourth engine-related incident within a year. Incident triggers precautionary grounding The grounding follows an incident involving aircraft LV-FSK, operating

Aerolíneas Argentinas Grounds Eight Boeing 737-800s After CFM56 Engine Failures Read More »

Three Indian airline pilots walk through an airport terminal with Air India and IndiGo aircraft visible outside. ICAO declined India’s proposal to curb cross-border pilot poaching.

India’s Proposal to Curb Cross-Border Pilot Poaching Fails to Gain ICAO Backing

India’s bid to secure international agreement on cross-border hiring of pilots and aviation professionals has failed to find global support, according to official ICAO documentation from the 42nd Assembly held in Montreal between 23 September and 4 October 2025. The

India’s Proposal to Curb Cross-Border Pilot Poaching Fails to Gain ICAO Backing Read More »

Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways aircraft flying above the clouds at sunset, symbolizing their new strategic partnership and new codeshare destinations

Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways Launch Codeshare Covering 19 Destinations

Doha / Nairobi, October 20, 2025 – Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways have announced the launch of codeshare flights to19 destinations across their combined networks effective October 26, 2025. The agreement, which follows a memorandum of understanding signed in July,

Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways Launch Codeshare Covering 19 Destinations Read More »

Azerbaijan Airlines Airbus A320-214 (registration 4K-AZ84) resting on grass after an emergency landing at St. Petersburg’s Pulkovo Airport on October 20, 2025. Fire crews and ground staff are visible near the aircraft.

Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) Flight J2-020 Makes Emergency Return to St. Petersburg After Landing-Gear Fault

St. Petersburg / Baku — 20 October 2025 – Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) flight J2-020, operating from St. Petersburg to Baku with 155 passengers on board, made an emergency return to Pulkovo Airport early Monday after the crew reported a technical

Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) Flight J2-020 Makes Emergency Return to St. Petersburg After Landing-Gear Fault Read More »

HKIA: A Challenging Geography

Emirates Cargo Plane Veers Off Runway in Hong Kong; Two Ground Staff Dead

A cargo aircraft operating as Emirates SkyCargo flight EK9788 veered off the north runway of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) in the early hours of Monday, plunging partially into the sea. The freighter – a Boeing 747-481 cargo aircraft (registration TC-ACF) was operated

Emirates Cargo Plane Veers Off Runway in Hong Kong; Two Ground Staff Dead Read More »

A passenger attempts to extinguish a lithium battery fire in an overhead bin on an Air China flight — one of five in-flight fire incidents reported in 2025 highlighting the growing risk of battery-related hazards.

In-flight Lithium Battery Fires: Five Alarming Cases in 2025 That Expose a Growing Risk

As more passengers travel with multiple electronic devices and spare power banks, one of aviation’s quieter hazards has become more visible: lithium-ion batteries. These compact energy packs power phones, tablets, cameras, and external chargers — yet when they malfunction, damage,

In-flight Lithium Battery Fires: Five Alarming Cases in 2025 That Expose a Growing Risk Read More »

Scroll to Top