Missing safety equipment cited in deadly LaGuardia runway collision
A preliminary investigation into the fatal collision at LaGuardia Airport has revealed that an airport fire truck lacked a transponder, preventing critical warning systems from alerting controllers before impact, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. The accident occurred late on March 22, when the fire vehicle collided with an Air Canada Express CRJ-900 operated
Singapore Airlines to launch daily flights to Western Sydney’s new airport from October 2026
Singapore Airlines will begin daily non-stop services between Singapore and Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) from 23 November 2026, subject to regulatory approval. The route will be operated by Airbus A350-900 aircraft configured with 303 seats in Business and Economy Class. The new service will complement the airline’s existing four daily flights to Sydney Kingsford
Stewardess ‘miracle’ survival after deadly runway collision at LaGuardia
A fatal runway collision at LaGuardia Airport involving an Air Canada Jazz-operated flight and a fire truck left two pilots dead and dozens injured, while one flight attendant’s survival is being described as extraordinary. The aircraft, arriving from Montreal with 72 passengers and four crew, struck a fire truck that had entered the runway to
Ethiopian Airlines to introduce Africa’s first Boeing 777-300ERSF freighters via AerCap deal
AerCap Holdings N.V. has signed lease agreements with Ethiopian Airlines for two Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters, with deliveries scheduled for Q2 2028. The aircraft—dubbed the “Big Twin”—will be the first of their kind to operate in Africa and offer around 25% greater capacity than smaller twin-engine freighters, improving cost efficiency and supporting network expansion. The
Brussels Airport expands summer network to 180 destinations with new long-haul routes
Brussels Airport launches its summer schedule on 29 March, offering direct flights to 180 destinations via 70 airlines, reinforced by eight new routes and five new carriers. The expansion significantly strengthens both European and intercontinental connectivity. Key additions include new long-haul services to São Paulo (LATAM Airlines), Halifax (Air Canada), Kilimanjaro (Brussels Airlines), and Chengdu
SWISS extends Middle East flight suspensions to end of May
SWISS International Air Lines has prolonged its suspension of flights to Dubai and Tel Aviv until 31 May, citing the ongoing volatile security situation in the Middle East. Affected passengers are offered flexible rebooking at no extra cost or a full refund. The airline states it is continuously monitoring developments in coordination with Swiss authorities
Heathrow at 80: From tented airfield to global aviation hub
London Heathrow Airport is celebrating 80 years since its first passenger flight in 1946, charting a transformation from a basic post-war airfield into one of the world’s busiest international hubs. Originally opened as “London Airport,” its early days featured makeshift tent terminals and just 63,000 annual passengers. Today, Heathrow handles over 80 million passengers a
Wizz Air starts phasing out older Airbus A321ceo aircraft
Wizz Air has begun retiring its Airbus A321ceo fleet as part of a long-term modernisation strategy, with the first aircraft exiting service after around nine years in operation. A total of 41 A321ceo aircraft will be gradually removed from the fleet by March 2029. These jets are currently deployed mainly across Wizz Air Hungary’s network,
United unveils “Relax Row” sleeper-style economy seating for long-haul flights
United Airlines has introduced a new long-haul economy concept, the “Relax Row,” designed to offer passengers a more comfortable, couch-like experience without upgrading to premium cabins. Set to debut in 2027, the product converts a row of three standard economy seats into a flat, mattress-style surface using adjustable leg rests. Targeted at families, couples, and
AnimaWings launches Gatwick–Bucharest route, expanding UK–Romania connectivity
AnimaWings has entered the UK market with the launch of a new route linking London Gatwick Airport and Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, marking a key step in the airline’s international expansion. The service, which began on March 22, operates six times per week from Gatwick’s South Terminal using Airbus A220-300 aircraft. Positioned as a
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