ACCIDENTS & INCIDENTS

Preliminary Ethiopian Crash Report Reveals: Crew Followed Procedures

Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 crash investigation team has officially announced their initial findings into the possible reasons and circumstances of the deadly accident.

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AIRLINES & AIRPORTS

SIA Grounds Two Boeing 787s Over Trent Engine Problems

Singapore Airlines has grounded two of its Boeing 787-10 aircraft due to pending Trent 1000 TEN engine replacements.

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Flybe Cancels Dozens of Flights Amid Pilot Shortage

Regional airline Flybe announced cancelling dozens of flights due to operational issues, including pilot shortage and seasonality.

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REGULATIONS & SAFETY

EASA & IATA Team Up Against Unruly Behaviour on Flights

Every 3 hours the safety of a flight within the EU is threatened by passengers demonstrating unruly or disruptive behaviour. At least 70% of these incidents involve some form of aggression.

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AIRLINES & AIRPORTS

Aeroflot Named World’s Strongest Airline Brand

Aeroflot has been named the world’s strongest airline brand for the third year in a row by Brand Finance.

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Air Peace to Become First E-Jets E2 Operator in Africa

Embraer has signed a firm order for 10 E195-E2 jets with Air Peace, which will become the first E-Jets E2 operator in Africa.

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AIRLINES & AIRPORTS

TripAdvisor: 10 Best Airlines for 2019

TripAdvisor has announced the winners of its Travelers’ Choice® awards for Airlines for the third year running. Flyers voted TOP 10 airlines worldwide to be the best to explore the world with in 2019.

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MANUFACTURERS & MRO

Conflicting Views of Sukhoi & Adria Airways: Who Cancelled SSJ100 Deal?

Sukhoi Superjet SSJ100, a regional jet designed by Sukhoi, a division of the United Aircraft Corporation, got into the tense situation. The deal with Adria Airways fell apart.

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