Airbus says 'door not closed on the A380'
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 02 July 2024
European plane maker Airbus says it could resume production of the Airbus A380, saying "the door is closed, but it is not locked".
Boeing agrees Spirit deal
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 02 July 2024
US plane maker Boeing has agreed a US$4.7 billion deal to buy back Spirit Aerosystems, the parts supplier it sold nearly 20 years ago, as it attempts to improve safety and quality in its manufacturing processes.
TSA expands PreCheck
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 02 July 2024
The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has confirmed the expansion of its TSA PreCheck program with the addition of Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, Ethiopian Airlines and Saudia.
AirAsia X to add Nairobi run
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 02 July 2024
AirAsia X will add a route from Kuala Lumpur to Nairobi, the capital of Kenya in Africa, from November 15 2024.
Emirates delays A350 launch
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 02 July 2024
Dubai-based Emirates reportedly has postponed the launch of its inaugural Airbus A350 service due to aircraft delivery delays that have seen Airbus adjust its year-end aircraft delivery targets due to supply chain issues.
Forbes counts the costs of Trump, Biden tariffs
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 02 July 2024
Forbes reports six US airports and five seaports alone have seen their imports from China drop by more than US$1 billion this year compared to the beginning of the US-China trade war in 2018, when US tariffs on Chinese imports soared.
Virgin puts a million fares on sale
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 02 July 2024
Virgin Australia has launched a mid-year domestic and international 'million fares sale' priced from A$49 one-way.
Qantas starts ghost flights payouts
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 02 July 2024
In line with the deal agreed with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Australia's national carrier Qantas has started offering compensation to passengers affected by its 'ghost flights' scandal.
Australian Border Force targets aviation workers
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 02 July 2024
In Australia, a Border Force investigation has accused 70 Melbourne airport staff of breaching security checks, with some suspected of working for organised criminals trying to smuggle drugs into Australia.
Boeing 'will be offered a sweetheart deal' says victims' lawyer
- BTN News
- Tuesday, 02 July 2024
The US Justice Department is expected to charge plane maker Boeing with criminal fraud - but allow it to choose between pleading guilty or going to trial.
New Edinburgh airport owner targets point-to-point long-haul connections
- BTN News
- Monday, 01 July 2024
The new majority shareholder of Scotland’s Edinburgh airport - Vinci Group, which controls more than 70 airports in 14 countries - already is talking about investment targeting long-haul routes including China.
AirAsia tries again in Vietnam
- BTN News
- Monday, 01 July 2024
Malaysian carrier AirAsia again is in talks to set up a branch airline in Vietnam, adding to its carriers in Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia and Cambodia.
Perth man set up fake airline/airport wifi networks
- BTN News
- Monday, 01 July 2024
Perth, Western Australia man Michael Clapsis, 42, who allegedly set up fake, free wifi networks to steal others' personal data, has been granted bail on nine cybercrime charges.
