Voted Out: Russia Loses ICAO Council Seat

Russia has lost its place on the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) 36-member governing council after failing to win enough votes from fellow members. The country's violation of Ukrainian airspace and "theft" of hundreds of foreign aircraft was cited against it. Russia out of ICAO governing council Russia will no longer be part of the ICAO's governing council following its actions in Ukraine this year. The country received 80 votes, six short of the… (www.msn.com) Plus d'info...

Airbus delivers 500th aircraft from the A350 family

TOULOUSE, FRANCE — The European planemaker Airbus delivered the 500th aircraft from the Airbus A350 Family. The plane, which is a -900 variant, will join the long-haul fleet of Spanish carrier Iberia. The IAG subsidiary operator is a major European customer for the type, with 20 A350s on order and 14 in service. (www.airlinerwatch.com) Plus d'info...

Russian military plane mysteriously ignites in Crimean air field

The plane went off the runway during landing, and a partial explosion of ammunition occurred. The pilot managed to evacuate," the governor wrote on his Telegram channel. (www.jpost.com) Plus d'info...

Aviation Stats Update: October 3, 2022

"Worldwide commercial air traffic continues to rebound, with a 17% increase in total flights over this time last year and closing the gap on 2019 levels. United States business aviation travel continues to grow, up 16% from this week in 2019." (blog.flightaware.com) Plus d'info...

Air Macau to Reopen International Routes from October

Air Macau will reopen international routes to Japan and Vietnam in October and Taiwan in November. This expansion marks a gradual return to normal travel after restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, surpassing mainland China's flight network for the first time in nearly three years. (aeroxplorer.com) Plus d'info...

New York woman gets prison term for altercation aboard plane

New York woman has been sentenced to four months in prison for interfering with crew members aboard a flight from Dallas to Los Angeles in February 2021 (abcnews.go.com) Plus d'info...

United Airlines to halt service at New York's JFK airport in October

WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - United Airlines (UAL.O) said on Friday it will suspend service in late October to New York's John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK). Earlier this month, United had threatened to take the action if the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) did not grant the air carrier additional flights. (www.reuters.com) Plus d'info...

Boeing Donates $2 Million for Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts

Boeing announced they will be donating $2 Million to assist with on the ground disaster recovery and relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. (skygofly.com) Plus d'info...

Bullet Fired From Ground Pierces Through Myanmar Airlines Plane Mid-Air, Injuring 27-Year-Old Passenger

A27-year-old passenger onboard Myanmar National Airlines was injured after a bullet that was fired from the ground pierced through the plane while it was mid-air. What Happened: State-owned Myanmar National Airlines domestic flight carrying 63 passengers was almost at its destination in Loikaw when a bullet fired from the ground hit the airplane and subsequently pierced through the aircraft's cabin to hit a passenger, reported Myanmar Now. The report noted that when the plane was shot it… (www.msn.com) Plus d'info...

Bomb scare on an Iranian flight

'Bomb threat' onboard Iranian plane over Indian airspace triggers alert, IAF jets scrambled Read (aninews.in) Plus d'info...

American Airlines CEO defends JetBlue alliance in antitrust trial

The head of American Airlines Group said an alliance with JetBlue Airways Corp was needed to fend off big rivals in key markets and did not violate antitrust law as the U.S. Justice Department has alleged. Chief Executive Robert Isom said that he had been concerned about competition from Delta and United, particularly in Boston and the New York area. "The opportunity to create the Northeast Alliance is absolutely an opportunity to make American stronger in a place that we have been… (www.msn.com) Plus d'info...

Hydrogen-Electric Caravan Proposed

Textron has teamed up with California-based ZeroAvia to develop a hydrogen-electric powered Caravan. The companies want to get an STC for the design, which will carry hydrogen in a wing tank to run ZeroAvia’s ZA600 powertrain in place of the PT6 that powers standard Caravans. (www.avweb.com) Plus d'info...