AIRLINES & AIRPORTS

Most Punctual Airline in the World in February?

Alitalia has ranked most punctual airline in the world in February 2019 with 90.12 per cent of flights landed on schedule, according to the report published by FlightStats.

ACCIDENTS & INCIDENTS

Atlas Air Crash: Reason in Loss of Control?

The NTSB stated: “Crew communications consistent with a loss control of the aircraft began approximately 18 seconds prior to the end of the recording.”

AIRLINES & AIRPORTS

Leasing Problems at Jet Airways: 21 Aircraft Grounded

Financial problems at India’s Jet Airways has now resulted in 21 of its predominantly leased fleet of 119 aircraft grounded through payment default to leasing companies.

MANUFACTURERS & MRO

Vietjet Air Finalizes $5.3 Billion CFM LEAP-1B Engine Order

Vietnam’s VietJet Air and CFM International have finalized an agreement for the airline to purchase 200 LEAP-1B engines to power 100 additional Boeing 737 MAX airplanes announced earlier.