Tag: aviation
NEWS Jan 06, 2026 KLM Cancels 92% of Amsterdam Flights in Historic Winter Storm Crisis The European aviation network has been plunged into chaos as a relentless winter storm system, characterised by heavy snowfall and gale-force winds, has brought Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to a near-total standstill. As of the evening of January 6, 2026, flag carrier KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has effectively surrendered its hub operations to the elements, with cancellation rates for the upcoming flight bank soaring to a staggering 92%. Read More →
NEWS Jan 06, 2026 Smoke in Cockpit Prompts Urgent Diversion of Transavia Boeing 737 A Transavia France Boeing 737-800, operating as Flight TO8098, was forced to make an emergency landing at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) on the afternoon of Monday, January 5, 2026. The crew declared an in-flight emergency after reports of "suspicious smoke" Read More →
NEWS Jan 06, 2026 Qatar Airways Airbus A350 Immobilized at London Heathrow Following Nose Gear Steering Failure A Qatar Airways Airbus A350-1000 was immobilised on a primary runway at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on Sunday, January 4, 2026, following a critical steering malfunction during its arrival from Doha. Read More →
NEWS Jan 05, 2026 Cessna 172 Bursts into Flames After ‘Heavy Landing’ at Adelaide’s Parafield Airport Emergency services rushed to Parafield Airport (YPPF) today, January 5, 2026, following a dramatic aircraft accident that left a light plane engulfed in flames. Despite the intensity of the fire, which sent thick plumes of black smoke over Adelaide’s northern suburbs. Read More →
ROUTES Jan 05, 2026 AirBorneo Commences Rural & Regional Flights A new era in Southeast Asian regional aviation has officially begun as AirBorneo (formerly MASwings) commenced its inaugural flight operations on January 2, 2026. The launch follows the successful completion of the legal and operational takeover of MASwings Sdn Bhd by the Sarawak state government from the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) on New Year's Day. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jan 04, 2026 This Week in Aviation: The 10 Stories That Mattered Most From major airline developments to aircraft updates and industry shifts, this weekly recap highlights the ten most-read aviation stories from the week of December 28. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jan 02, 2026 How Evio’s 810 Airliner Aims to Rescue Regional Aviation As the regional airline industry grapples with a staggering 27% fleet reduction over the last five years, a new powerhouse has emerged from stealth to reclaim "thin" routes. Evio Inc., a Montreal-based startup backed by aerospace titans Boeing and Pratt & Whitney Canada, has unveiled the EVIO 810, a clean-sheet, 76-seat "strong hybrid" airliner designed to restore profitability to short-haul sectors. Read More →
NEWS Jan 02, 2026 EasyJet Airbus A320 Emergency Landing at Lamezia Terme easyJet Europe Airbus A320-200 was involved in a serious aviation incident on the morning of December 27, 2025, after suffering an uncontained engine failure during its descent into Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF). Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jan 02, 2026 World’s Most On-Time Airlines and Airports of 2025 Precision and operational excellence took centre stage today as Cirium, the global leader in aviation analytics, released its highly anticipated 2025 On-Time Performance (OTP) Review. In a year defined by surging passenger demand and complex airspace constraints, Aeromexico has emerged as the world’s most punctual global airline for the second consecutive year. Read More →
NEWS Jan 01, 2026 Emirates A380 Makes Emergency Return to London Heathrow After New Year’s Eve Gear Failure A high-capacity Emirates Airbus A380-800 was forced to make a precautionary return to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on the afternoon of December 31, 2025, after encountering a technical malfunction with its landing gear system shortly after departure. Read More →