Category: International News

EU Competition Regulators Reopen Inquiry into SAS Recapitalisation Following Court’s Rejection

The European Union (EU) competition regulators have announced the reopening of an investigation into the 1-billion-euro ($1.1 billion) recapitalization of Swedish airline SAS by Denmark and Sweden. This decision comes after an EU court annulled the regulators’ previous ruling on the matter in 2020. In a statement released on Tuesday, the European Commission confirmed that

SIA’s Journey: From the Legendary ‘Singapore Girl’ to a Trailblazing Female CFO

When you think of Singapore Airlines, the iconic “Singapore Girl” comes to mind—a symbol of grace, efficiency, attentiveness, modesty, and exoticism, who has been the airline’s mascot for nearly five decades. The Singapore Girl has become an emblem of outstanding customer service in the aviation industry. According to Reuters, Singapore Airlines recently announced the promotion

Singapore Airlines Names Inaugural Female Chief Financial Officer

Singapore Airlines made a significant announcement on Monday, revealing that JoAnn Tan would be appointed as the airline’s first female Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This appointment comes as Tan Kai Ping, the previous CFO, transitions into the role of Chief Operations Officer (COO) within the company. JoAnn Tan, who currently serves as the Senior Vice

Cathay Pacific Issues Apology Following Allegations of Discrimination by Passenger

Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd issued an apology following a passenger’s allegation of discriminatory treatment by its flight attendants towards non-English speakers. This incident drew criticism from China’s state media, which accused the airline of excessively favoring foreigners. Expressing deep regret, Cathay Pacific acknowledged the distress caused to passengers aboard flight CX987 from Chengdu to Hong

Turkish Evacuation Plane Attacked in Sudan: A Shocking Incident of Endangering Human Lives

According to Turkish officials, a military transport plane was targeted while landing in Sudan on Friday. Despite sustaining damage to its fuel system, the Lockheed C-130 Hercules landed safely at Wadi Seidna Air Base, located near the Sudanese capital of Khartoum. The airport is currently being used for the evacuation of individuals affected by the

ecoDemonstrator Program’s next phase revealed by Boeing

Boeing has revealed its ecoDemonstrator flight-test program’s plan for 2023. The initiative’s objective is to evaluate 19 technologies on its current Boeing 777 ecoDemonstrator while also introducing “Explorer” planes for testing specific technologies. The initial ecoDemonstrator Explorer will be the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner. In June, this aircraft will undergo flight tests to demonstrate how the

Conflict in Ukraine Benefiting Chinese Airlines

Flying through Russian airspace can reduce flight time significantly for several airlines. However, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has led to the closure of airspace across Eurasia, affecting aviation worldwide. While the recovery in the Asia/Pacific markets has been slow, major airlines globally continue to avoid flying over Russian airspace. For over a year now,

FAA Refers 250 Disruptive Passenger Cases to FBI for Investigation

Despite a drop in incidents since the peak in 2021, a zero-tolerance approach to inappropriate behavior is still in place. Since late 2021, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has referred more than 250 cases of unruly passengers to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a potential criminal prosecution, with an additional 17 cases referred
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