Shenzhen Airlines A320neo Returns to Shijiazhuang Due to Smoke in Cabin
A Shenzhen Airlines Airbus A320neo bound for Shenzhen made a precautionary return to Shijiazhuang, China after reporting smoke in the cabin on 18 October.
Incident
Emergency
JSX ERJ-145 Returns to Denver Due to Smoke in Cockpit
- by Len Varley
- October 23, 2024
A JSX ERJ-145 departing for Burbank, CA declared an emergency and returned to Denver (BJC) after reporting smoke in the cockpit on 20 October.
Incident
Lufthansa A319-100 Diverts to Munich After Birdstrike Damage
- by Len Varley
- October 23, 2024
A Lufthansa A319-100 diverted to Munich after multiple birdstrikes during its approach to Salzburg caused unreliable airspeed indications on 19 October.
Incident
Lufthansa A321-100 Rejected Takeoff at Hamburg Due to Crossing Aircraft
- by Len Varley
- October 23, 2024
A Lufthansa A321-100 departing Hamburg RWY23 for Munich rejected takeoff to maintain separation from an aircraft landing on the intersecting runway on 21 October.
Airline
WSJ Reports Spirit Airlines and Frontier in Renewed Merger Talks
- by Len Varley
- October 23, 2024
Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines have revisited discussions about a potential merger, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
Airline
Air Tahiti Nui and Air Rarotonga Forge New Codeshare Partnership
- by Len Varley
- October 23, 2024
Travel between United States and the Cook Islands will become easier, with a new codeshare agreement between Air Tahiti Nui and Air Rarotonga.
General Aviation
Powered Lift: FAA Approves New Aircraft Category for Air Taxis
- by Len Varley
- October 23, 2024
For the first time since helicopter regulations were introduced in the 1940s, the FAA has introduced a new aircraft category called 'Powered Lift' for air taxis.
Airline
Cathay Pacific Continues Sound Recovery Strategy in September
- by Len Varley
- October 23, 2024
Cathay Pacific continues to move towards full recovery, with September's shoulder season results showcasing a well-executed recovery strategy.
Airline
Air Arabia Egypt Strengthens Gulf Presence with New Cairo-Kuwait Route
- by Len Varley
- October 23, 2024
Air Arabia Egypt is strengthening its presence in the Gulf region with a new direct route connecting Cairo and Kuwait starting in January 2025.
Airline
Qatar Airways Debuts First Starlink-Equipped Boeing 777
- by Len Varley
- October 23, 2024
Qatar Airways operated the world’s first Starlink-equipped Boeing 777 aircraft on a flight from Doha to London on Tuesday, 22 October.