The World of Aviation
The world's leading aviation news website
Union enraged as Menzies Aviation announces redundancies
/Global airline logistics company Menzies Aviation has announced over 300 workers in Scotland have been put on notice for imminent redundancy, including more than half of their workforce servicing Glasgow Airport.
Read moreNorth Sea crash update: Pilot identified by USAF
The US Air Force pilot left missing after an incident off the eastern coast of England on Monday has been identified by unit command. Kenneth “Kage” Allen, 27, from northern Utah, was based with the 48th Fighter Wing at RAAF Lakenheath since the start of the year. An accomplished First Lieutenant, he also acted as
Read moreChina, US open doors to respective carriers
/The US Department of Transport (DOT) has backed off on a proposed ban against Chinese carriers travelling to the US, approving up to four flights per week from mainland China. While the Trump administration first banned entry into the US by Chinese nationals in early February, it only recently threatened to halt incoming flights by
Read moreChina to launch new airline despite COVID-19 pandemic
/China Eastern, China’s second biggest airline, has announced its intentions to launch a new carrier to be based in Hainan, a free-trade hub and popular tourist hotspot in the country.
Read moreSingapore hits pause on new terminal construction
/The Singaporean government has temporarily pressed ‘pause’ on construction plans for its fifth terminal at the Changi Airport, as it waits to assess the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global aviation industry.
Read moreEasyJet returns to skies, says packed planes ‘100% safe’
/EasyJet boss Johan Lundgren has rejected calls for middle seats to remain empty, after the airline recommenced services on 15 June.
Read more