Lufthansa Flight LH438 Frankfurt-Dallas Declares Emergency
Lufthansa flight LH438 bound for Dallas-Fort Worth from Frankfurt has declared an emergency and is diverting to Dublin.
Emergency
Incident
SWISS A320 Returns to Zurich With Engine Problem
- by Len Varley
- September 16, 2024
A SWISS A320-200 bound for Athens made a precautionary return to Zürich after experiencing a right-hand engine problem on 12 September.
Airline
PLAY Achieves Record Load Factor in August
- by Len Varley
- September 16, 2024
Despite August being a peak summer season wind-down month, PLAY has posted its highest ever monthly load factor amid strong passenger numbers.
Incident
Qantas A330 Tears Up Section of Perth Airport Runway During Takeoff
- by Len Varley
- September 16, 2024
A Qantas Airbus A330-200 aircraft caused significant damage to a main runway at Perth Airport during a takeoff on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
Airline
South African Airways Rising: 3 Years of Steady Growth
- by Len Varley
- September 16, 2024
Three years after resuming operations, South African Airways (SAA) is reporting steady sustainable growth and expansion of its fleet and network.
Airline
Ryanair’s Plea for Leinster Rugby Slots: A Test of Irish Aviation Policy
- by Len Varley
- September 16, 2024
In a test of aviation policy, Ryanair has requested extra slots for Leinster Rugby charters to Bristol, La Rochelle and Cardiff in Dec 2024, and Jan/Feb 2025.
Airline
Ethiopian Airlines Expands African Network With Port Sudan Service
- by Len Varley
- September 16, 2024
Ethiopian Airlines will expand its African network with the addition of a daily flight service to Port Sudan, starting October 15, 2024.
Airline
Czech Airlines Demise Marks a New Chapter for Czech Aviation
- by Len Varley
- September 16, 2024
Almost a century on from its first flight, Czech Airlines will cease operations next month, before being absorbed into the Smartwings group.
Airline
Brussels Airlines Expands Long-Haul Fleet With 3 New Airbus A330s
- by Len Varley
- September 16, 2024
Brussels Airlines is moving ahead with 3 new widebody Airbus A330 aircraft, over 250 extra jobs and a substantial cabin upgrade program.
Airline
Jetstar Launches Two New Trans-Tasman Routes From Gold Coast
- by Len Varley
- September 16, 2024
Jetstar is set to boost its Gold Coast network with new direct flights to Hamilton and Dunedin in New Zealand starting June 2025.