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Boeing cuts 737 production by a fifth as crash investigation continues

A crash in Ethiopia in March and a previous crash in Indonesia October have left the world's largest planemaker in crisis.

06/04/2019

Ethiopia

Ethiopian Airlines crew performed emergency procedures, report finds

"It is recommended that the aircraft control system shall be reviewed by the manufacturer," Ethiopia's Transport minister told reporters

04/04/2019

World News

EU must tax airlines to curb 'runaway emissions', says research group

"National carriers and low-cost airlines all benefit from paying no fuel tax and VAT while the rest of us must pay our way," Transport & Environment said.

03/04/2019

Iceland

Wow Air goes bust, leaves passengers stranded across two continents

After going bust on Thursday, Icelandic budget carrier Wow Air left passengers stranded across two continents.

28/03/2019

Romania

Teaching young Romanians to fly away from unemployment

A school for flight attendants is proving a hit.

21/03/2019

Singapore

Boeing 737 MAX flights suspended in and out of Singapore

Singapore is temporarily suspending all Boeing 737 MAX flights in and out of island city-state, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS).

12/03/2019

Ethiopia

Ethiopian crash: Greek passenger misses flight ET302 by two minutes

Antonis Mavropoulos was supposed to take the Nairobi-bound Ethiopian Airlines Boeing plane that crashed this Sunday morning. Thankfully he did not make it.

11/03/2019

USA

32 injured after turbulence en route to New York

The injured sustained mostly bumps and bruises, officials said.

10/03/2019

USA

Virgin Atlantic no longer requiring female flight attendants to wear makeup

In addition, pants will become an automatic uniform option.

07/03/2019

United Kingdom

Dramatic video shows pilot aborting landing attempt in strong winds

A dramatic video has emerged showing a British Airways flight swaying side to side as it attempts to land in Gibraltar

25/02/2019

Ireland

Ryanair to appeal after being hit with €3m fine for baggage charges

On Thursday, Italy's competition authority issued a penalty of €3 million to Ryanair and €1 million to Wizzair.

22/02/2019

United Kingdom

Passengers stranded as Flybmi goes into administration

Hundreds of passengers have been left stranded across Europe following the collapse of the British regional airline Flybmi.

17/02/2019

Sweden

Norwegian flight forced to land after receiving 'bomb threat'

A Norwegian flight en route to Nice was forced to return to Stockholm on Thursday after a "bomb threat" was made against the flight

07/02/2019

Business

German airline Germania files for insolvency

German airline Germania files for insolvency

05/02/2019

Germany

Germany bans Iranian airline, Mahan Air, from its airports

Berlin says it's over safety concerns and the suspicion that the airline is being used for military purposes by Iran's Revolutionary Guards, as well as for terrorist activities.

21/01/2019

Europe News

Iberia could be grounded by Brexit

Spanish carrier in danger of losing its license because of non-EU ownership

14/01/2019

France

Airbus CEO hits out after US corruption probe reports

The US Department of Justice has officially started an investigation into the Airbus SE according to the French daily newspaper Le Monde.

20/12/2018

United Kingdom

Brexit turbulence: Iberia's licence 'at risk' in no-deal scenario

Airline Iberia is facing some Brexit turbulence.

20/12/2018

United Kingdom

Gatwick flights resume after fresh drone-related disruption

Flights were briefly suspended at Gatwick Airport on Friday evening after an unconfirmed sighting of a drone caused the transport hub's runways to be closed off.

20/12/2018

Japan

Japan Airlines issues apology for drunk pilot incident

Japan Airlines has issued an apology after one of its co-pilots was arrested for being over the legal blood alcohol limit for a pilot.

02/11/2018