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‘Misaligned radar’ led to UIA tragedy, says Iran’s CAO
Airlines

Iranian investigators have detailed the “human error” that contributed towards two missiles being erroneously fired at the Boeing 737-800, killing all 176 passengers on board. In January, Ukrainian International Airlines Flight 752 was gunned down by the country’s Revolutionary Guard shortly after taking off from Tehran in January. The 17-page report posted to the Civil

Emirates predicts delayed debut for Boeing 777X
Airports

The Boeing 777X will likely miss a debut planned for next year, says Emirates chief operating officer Adel Al Redha. The Dubai-based carrier has outstanding orders for 115 of the model – making it the world’s biggest purchaser of the 777X. Speaking to media on Wednesday, Al Redha explained that Boeing has struggled to meet

Japan cleared to purchase 105 F-35 jets in $23.1bn spending spree
Airlines

The US State Department has green lit the sale of 105 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II jets to Japan, making for the second-largest deal ever approved by the foreign military sales committee. The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency told Congress on 9 July that the Japanese government had requested 63 of the F-35A conventional take-off

Oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance join forces on safety
Airlines

The new measures were announced in a joint statement by all three bodies, and will be adopted by member airlines of all three alliance groups.

Now US bans PIA over pilot exam cheating scandal
Airlines

The US has followed the EU and become the latest country to revoke permissions for Pakistan International Airlines to operate flights into the country. 

US Airlines U-turn on Hong Kong services
Airlines

Airlines are suspending flights into Hong Kong following the announcement that pilots and aircrew flying into the city will face mandatory COVID-19 testing.

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