The World of Aviation

The news comes after the IATA called last month for an end to in-flight physical distancing rules, proposing a range of more economical measures.

The United Arab Emirates’ General Civil Aviation Authority (GCCA) announced plans on Sunday to temporarily suspend flights from Pakistan, effective through to next Monday.

British Airways’ first Boeing 787-10 has now finally been delivered, six months after its initial expected delivery.

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.