The World of Aviation

It has now been confirmed, after weeks of speculation, that United Airlines has placed a mammoth order of 270 narrow-bodied jets, spread across both Boeing and Airbus, in a deal worth over US$30 billion. Update: Both Boeing and Airbus have confirmed the new orders, which marks the largest aircraft order in the airline’s history. The

A 33-year-old man is facing potential charges of up to 20 years in prison after allegedly jumping out of a moving aircraft at Los Angeles Airport last week. Luis Antonio Victoria Dominiguez from La Paz, Mexico, who will face court on Wednesday, was allegedly under the influence of crystal meth when he jumped off a

A number of trade organisations representing Europe’s aviation industry have penned a letter suggesting European travellers should have their digital health credentials processed and verified before travelling. For months, airlines and airports have encouraged the use of digital health credential systems, largely QR codes and phone apps, to verify whether or not travellers have been

The revelation was contained in a letter to the planemaker obtained by Reuters, which outlined why the aircraft was not ready to receive its crucial Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) Readiness clearance.

A job advertisement on its website added it would prioritizing rehiring its “highly motivated former cabin crew” who its says can deliver “legendary hospitality and world-class service”.

The airline’s monthly cash burn consists of aircraft loan and lease repayments, cash support provided to subsidiaries and fuel hedging settlements.