Turkmenistan Airlines has purchased its first Airbus, after placing an order for two A330-200 passenger-to-freighter converted aircraft. The order marks the first time an Airbus aircraft has been sold in Turkmenistan. The A330-200P2F will enable the airline to further develop and boost its international cargo route network. The deliveries of the aircraft are planned for
Europe’s aviation emissions down 57% in 2020
The widespread introduction of border closures and travel restrictions has seen the European aviation industry’s CO₂ emissions fall 56.9 per cent compared to 2019, according to Eurocontrol. The European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation, commonly known as Eurocontrol, has released its ‘data snapshot’ on CO₂ emissions from flights throughout 2020. It found aviation
Airbus, Air France requested to stand trial for manslaughter over 2009 crash
A French public prosecutor has reportedly requested that European planemaker Airbus and French flag carrier Air France stand trial on charges of manslaughter over a plane crash that killed 228 people in 2009. The case involves the crash of Air France flight AF447, an Airbus A330 (registration F-GZCP) bound for Paris from Rio de Janeiro,
737 MAX safety still in question despite global recertification
A high-profile former Boeing employee has presented a slew of unanswered safety questions on the 737 MAX, despite its global recertification, and suggested not enough has been done to make the plane safe. It comes as the EU has given its official green light for the MAX to return to commercial service, following authorities in
Hopes for a rebound in Europe’s travel market have been further dashed as leaders across the continent introduce a new wave of travel restrictions and caution against summer holidays. UK Minister for COVID Vaccine Deployment Nadhim Zahawi has warned Britons that they should “absolutely” avoid making bookings for summer holidays outside of the country, as
Rolls-Royce downgrades engine flight forecast for 2021
British engine-maker Rolls-Royce has reportedly lowered its forecasts for how much its aircraft engines will fly in 2021, in light of fresh COVID-19 travel restrictions. Rolls’ main revenue stream from airlines is heavily dependent on flying hours, as carriers will pay depending on how often the engines are used. The British manufacturer creates engines that
