British Airways Flight BA8722 London-Glasgow Declares Emergency
British Airways flight BA8722, an Embraer ERJ-190 inbound from London City, has declared an emergency whilst approaching Glasgow.
Emergency
Airline
Emirates Boosts Cargo Fleet with Major Boeing 777F Investment
- by Len Varley
- October 21, 2024
Emirates is significantly expanding its cargo operations with a new order for 5 Boeing 777 freighters, marked for delivery in 2025/26.
Incident
American Airlines 737 and Cessna 182 in Near Collision in Austin
- by Len Varley
- October 21, 2024
An American Airlines B737-800 responded to a TCAS alert and took avoiding action after a Cessna C182 turned into its flight path at Austin, TX on 16 October.
Airline
Emirates Unveils NBA-Themed A380 for 2024-25 Season Launch
- by Len Varley
- October 21, 2024
Emirates has unveiled a special nose-to-tail A380 livery and unique inflight services to mark the tip-off of the 2024-25 NBA season.
Incident
Ryanair B737-8 and Malta Air B737-800: Loss of Separation at Las Palmas
- by Len Varley
- October 21, 2024
A loss of separation involving a departing Ryanair B737-8 and an arriving Malta Air B737-800 occurred at Las Palmas Gran Canaria (LPA) on 15 October.
Airline
Grenada Welcomes New WestJet Route from Toronto
- by Len Varley
- October 21, 2024
The Grenada Tourism Authority has announced the approval of a new WestJet direct flight from Toronto to Grenada, commencing 15 December 2024.
Airline
Cathay Pacific Unveils New Aria Suite Business Class
- by Len Varley
- October 21, 2024
Cathay Pacific has unveiled its new Business class Aria Suite, and new Premium Economy and refreshed Economy on its retrofitted B777-300ER aircraft.
Airline
United Airlines New Wheelchair Accommodation Tool Boosts Accessibility
- by Len Varley
- October 21, 2024
United Airlines new digital feature better matches aircraft size with wheelchair dimensions, improving accessibility and convenience for disabled passengers.
Airline
Emirates Named ‘World’s Best Airline’ in New Travel Study
- by Len Varley
- October 21, 2024
UAE carrier Emirates has secured the prestigious title of 'World's Best Airline' in Telegraph Travel's comprehensive 2024 study of 90 airlines.
Manufacturer
Airbus Joins Japanese Partners for Hydrogen Infrastructure at Kansai Airports
- by Len Varley
- October 21, 2024
Airbus has partnered with Kansai Airports and Kawasaki Heavy Industries to explore hydrogen infrastructure development at 3 major Japanese airports.