The World of Aviation

One source said the talks are still ongoing with numerous possible outcomes, and the stake price is still under negotiation.

Airbus has cancelled Qatar Airways’ order of 50 small A321 jets as the dispute over the planemaker’s widebody aircraft continues. Airbus made the decision during a scheduling session over the ongoing A350 dispute on Thursday at a British High court, according to Reuters, which was for a procedural hearing over Qatar’s bid for over $600

It comes as a positive sign of progress for the aviation industry, following from the thousands of terminations which occurred during 2020 when the pandemic first emerged.

Fiji Airways appears the most affected, with seven flights cancelled out of the Australian cities of Sydney and Melbourne.

The world’s largest aircraft, Roc, completed its third test flight on Sunday over the Mojave Desert in California. The distinctive-looking twin-fuselage Roc is designed to carry a rocket-powered, hypersonic vehicle underneath.

Lam said although it is “not a matter of fault finding”, the Hong Kong government is responsible for ensuring 100 per cent compliance to maintain public safety.