The World of Aviation

Safety tests that could potentially see the international recertification of Boeing’s troubled 737 MAX are due to begin this week, according to sources close to the matter.

The aircraft, ZZ336, was previously painted in drab grey Royal Air Force livery, before the £900,000 makeover which has caused controversy in the UK.

The nation’s Minister for Aviation told Parliament that 262 of Pakistan’s 860 active, licensed pilots have been found to have suspect licences.

The European Union has touted the banning of all incoming travel from the US, citing the poor management of the spread of COVID-19 within the US, as it works to re-open borders and rejuvenate its local economies.

British budget carrier easyJet has followed through on a bid to offload 59.54 million shares in order to raise much-needed capital.

The move – which will see Berlin acquire a 20 per cent stake in the airline – received overwhelming support from the meeting, with 98.04% in support.