The World of Aviation

In this episode of World of Aviation, hosts Adam Thorn and Christian “Boo” Boucousis examine who is truly responsible for the twin disasters.

Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific is considering shifting some of its long-haul planes to desert storage facilities, according to numerous reports.

Austrian Airlines has announced it will be replacing one of its regular flight segments with a frequent train service, in order to meet part of its environmental criteria, as stipulated in its €600 million government bailout.

Innovations include contactless lounge entry screens, which BA says allows passengers to “scan their own boarding pass when entering”.

The airline has reportedly been denying passengers from boarding flights back to New Zealand, despite them having appropriate visas for entry into the country.

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the newest budget carrier in the UAE, is set to begin its first passenger flights on 14 July, with multiple routes headed for Egypt.