Page 12 - Aviation

Raging Covid-19 pandemic isn't going to free up middle seats on planes

The risk of catching the virus onboard drops by 57% when middle seats are left unoccupied on planes, according to a recent study

Empty middle seats may reduce Covid-19 exposure on flights, lab study finds

Leaving middle seats open could provide airline passengers more protection from the novel coronavirus: study

Covid-19 risk on flights drops by half when middle seats kept vacant: Study

Some carriers never limited seating as a result of the pandemic and others lifted the practice months ago

Global air travel stuck behind 2019 level, capacity at 58% of pre-Covid

Globally, scheduled capacity is stuck at about 58% of pre-pandemic levels, says John Grant, chief analyst at aviation data specialist OAG

Boeing recommends 16 carriers to address new electrical issues in 737 MAX

American aerospace major Boeing announced that it has recommended 16 carriers to address a potential electrical issue in a specific group of 737 MAX planes

Taiwan reports another incursion by Chinese warplane, says report

In yet another incursion, a Chinese warplane entered the Taiwanese southwest air defence identification zone (ADIZ) on Saturday.

US fund Interups enters Indian skies with 49% stake purchase in Trujet

Exact investment sum yet to be finalised; Interups had earlier bid for Air India but withdrew its offer as the airline's employees were unwilling to join hands for the bid

Alliance Air deboards four for not following Covid-appropriate behaviour

The circular stated that people on board found not following Covid-appropriate behaviour or not wearing masks despite repeated warnings would be treated as "unruly" passengers and action will be taken

2,000 flights cancelled in Denver as heavy snowstorm arrives in the region

More than 2,000 flights have been cancelled over the weekend at Denver International Airport as a major snowstorm strikes the region

US lawmaker urges FAA to extend 'zero-tolerance' policy past March 30

The FAA said in response it would respond directly to DeFazio but added it expected all airline passengers to abide by federal requirements "to wear a mask while in flight and in transportation hubs

About 580,000 frequent fliers' data breached, says Singapore Airlines

Around 580,000 privilege fliers, KrisFlyer and PPS members, have been affected by a data breach, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has said

Boeing looking for new $4 billion revolving credit facility: Report

Boeing Co has approached a group of banks for a new $4 billion revolving credit facility, according to a person familiar with the matter

SpiceJet, WheelTug tie up for electric taxi system production slots

Budget carrier SpiceJet on Wednesday said it has tied-up with WheelTug Plc for reserving 400 production slots for the electric taxi system

Qantas expects to start int'l flights in Oct post Aus vaccination drive

Qantas still expected a "material increase" in flights between Australia and New Zealand by July, Joyce said

Explainer: Why a plane's engine exploded over Denver in United States

The investigation into an engine explosion on a jetliner taking off from Denver is focusing on a fan blade that appeared to be weakened by wear and tear, a development reminiscent of a fatal failure on board another plane in 2018. These and other recent engine failures raise questions over long-held assumptions about how long fan blades last and whether they are being inspected often enough. A Boeing 777 operated by United Airlines had to make an emergency landing in Denver after one of its engines blew apart, spewing huge chunks of wreckage that landed in neighborhoods and sports fields. Passengers captured video of the crippled engine, wobbling and still on fire, as pilots made a safe return to the airport minutes after the plane bound for Hawaii took off. WHAT HAPPENED? Investigators said late Monday that two fan blades in the Pratt & Whitney engine broke off and one of them showed signs of metal fatigue, or hairline cracks from the stress of wear and tear. They believe the ...

Thai Airways cuts 240 exec positions as part of bankruptcy restructuring

"The number of executive positions has been reduced from 740 to about 500," the airline said in a statement

Dubai airport sees passenger traffic drop 70% amid Covid-19 pandemic

Airlines slashed their schedules and flights declined by more than 50 per cent with less than 80 per cent of seats filled

Air travel becomes expensive as govt announces 30% fare hike by Rs 5,600

The government has stated that the fare hike was necessitated due to the opening of the aviation market

Air-bubble arrangement between India, Russia to kick in from tomorrow

India and Russia have concluded an air-bubble arrangement and it will come into effect from Friday

Price bands in airfares to be discontinued: Hardeep Singh Puri

Puri said capping of airfares was an 'extraordinary measure'