The World of Aviation

Iranian authorities have claimed that a US fighter jet intentionally “harassed” an Iranian passenger airliner over Syria, which resulted in the injury of passengers on board.

Investigators reportedly found that the plane’s “engine bleed air fifth stage check” valves had the tendency to stick in the open position.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has successfully completed a US$541 million in debt capital through a series of long-term loans, secured on a number of its Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 787-10 aircraft. With the completion of these transactions, the airline has now secured a total of US$1.19 billion from secured financing since the beginning of the 2020-21

State-owned carrier Emirates has announced that it will cover its customers’ medical and quarantine expenses, totalling up to almost $250,000, should a passenger fall ill with COVID-19 while travelling overseas. The provided cost includes medical expenses up to around $245,000, as well as contributing $160 per day for 14 days, towards the cost of government

Alaska Airlines will officially join the oneworld alliance, becoming the group’s 14th member airline “around the end of the year”. The Seattle-based carrier has long looked to join the partnership, stating in February that it plans to join the alliance in summer 2021. “We’re excited to become a member of oneworld, the industry’s premier alliance,

Irish airline Ryanair has announced it will be shutting down its base at Frankfurt Hahn Airport by November, after failing to come to an agreement with German pilots over their pay. The airline announced in a memo to staff that its other German bases, at Berlin Tegel and Dusseldorf Airport, were also “likely” at risk