The World of Aviation

The German carrier said on certain days, its flights across the Atlantic “increased three-fold” compared to the previous week.

Cathay Pacific has confirmed the Hong Kong government is denying non-local pilot visas into the country as overseas workers attempt to relocate. Since the pandemic began, the airline has closed down several pilot bases across Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and more in a bid to curb costs from the travel decline. The airline initially

The US Department of Transportation (DoT) has fined United Airlines US$1.9 million for violating tarmac delay laws. According to the government department, it is “the largest fine issued” in history for tarmac delays. The investigation was run by the Department’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection (OACP) and found the Chicago-based carrier violated the laws on

Airbus has launched an “extra-performing” demonstrator project that is set to test aircraft wings that can reconfigure during flight and reduce emissions. Unveiled at the Airbus summit this week – focused on sustainable aviation – the project will undergo research to test technologies that can improve wing performance for future aircraft. The European planemaker will

Six employees have filed a lawsuit against United Airlines for denying vaccination exemptions over medical and religious beliefs. The staff filed the class action lawsuit to the US District Court for the Northern District of Texas-Fort Worth Division on Tuesday. The Chicago-based carrier allegedly placed the employees on unpaid leave and now the plaintiffs have

After 18 months of international border closures, the US has officially opened up for the fully vaccinated of 33 nations, including the UK, the EU and many more.