Airlines across the globe are avoiding Afghanistan airspace
As chaos erupted in Afghanistan over the weekend, airlines around the world are avoiding its airspace to ensure the safety of its passengers. President Ashraf Ghani left Afghanistan on Sunday after negotiations for a transition of power from the Taliban as the US announced it withdrew its military from the nation. Since then, Western and
JetBlue has announced a transatlantic route for the first time between New York and Heathrow, while the US maintains its tight grip on restrictions with UK citizens.
India days away from recertifying 737 MAX, reports say
Sources told Bloomberg India was now satisfied with the aircraft’s performance since last November when it was cleared to fly in the United States, Europe and other nations.
Flying-taxi firm Archer seeks US$1bn damages from rival
It comes after rival Wisk accused Archer of stealing trade secrets about electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (Evtol) aircraft, which caused “substantial damages” to Archer’s business.
Embraer’s flying taxi partners with Kenya Airways
Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions (Eve) signed the Memorandum of Understanding with Fahari Aviation, Kenya Airways’ subsidiary yesterday, according to Embraer.
Boeing in talks with new Indian airline for 737 MAX deal
Asaka Air, the budget airline backed by billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala – known as ‘India’s Warren Buffet’ – has invested around $35 million into the carrier, waiting for the Indian aviation ministry’s approval.
