Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States?said Thursday that it was investigating an incident between a United Airlines plane and a Black Hawk Army helicopter in California. The FAA reported that the 'United Boeing 737-8 jet was on final approach at John Wayne Airport, Orange County, California on?Tuesday - 8:40 p.m., when a Black Hawk flew in front of it. Flightradar24 (a flight tracking website) reported that the planes were 525 feet vertically apart. The FAA also investigates whether or not the incident violated their new policy that prohibits visual separation between helicopters and major airports. United stated that...

Air Algerie, Algeria's national carrier, announced?on Thursday that it had placed an order for ten Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft as part of the country's strategy to develop civil aviation. The airline stated that the acquisition is part of its efforts to modernize their fleet, expand its route network and improve customer service. Five of the aircraft will be delivered this year in the second half, and the remaining five next year. No financial details have been disclosed. Air Algerie said the move was part of a broader strategy to meet the needs of the domestic and international markets and...

United Airlines flight attendants'reach a tentative labor agreement of five years with the carrier, according to their union, which announced this on Thursday. Cabin crews voted against an earlier proposal last year. The union said that the 'agreement' includes higher base salaries and new restrictions on overnight flights. United Airlines said that the agreement would provide flight attendants with immediate increases?upon the ratification of the contract. The top?pay would reach $100 an hour by the end, making them the highest paid in the industry. The agreement includes a boarding bonus, compensation for long gap between flights and signing bonuses for...

Two U.S. House Committees unanimously passed sweeping aviation reform legislation in response to dozens of recommendations made after the January 2025 collision between an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helo that killed 67. The House Armed Services Committee passed a 53-0 vote to require collision prevention technology on all military aircraft, except for fighters, bombers, and drones, by 2031. Separately, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted 62-0 to establish requirements for aircraft and helicopters to be equipped with collision mitigation technology. The legislation addresses deficiencies in the Federal Aviation Administration safety culture. It also...

The U.S. and Israeli war against Iran, which has pushed up jet fuel prices, has shook the global aviation industry. Airlines have been forced to increase fares and revise their financial forecasts. In recent weeks, jet fuel prices have increased from $85-$90 per barrel up to $150-$200 per barrel. This is a major financial blow to an industry that relies on fuel for a quarter or more of its operating costs. Here is an alphabetical list of the ways airlines are responding to this issue: AEGEAN AIRLINES The Greek airline is expecting a significant impact on its first quarter results...

Air China reported a loss of $1.77 billion ($256.17 millions) on Thursday, reversing signs that the carrier was recovering. The?country's flag carrier?was hurt by market competition. The company estimated a loss for the full year of 1.3 to 1.9 billion yuan, but it was significantly higher than its 2024 net loss of 233 millions yuan under IFRS standards. The airline posted a profit of 3,64 billion yuan during the 'fourth quarter, after a profitable third quarter fueled by the 'peak summer season. Air China's annual report stated that it will be focusing on efficiency and profitability this year. It also...

The global air travel industry is still severely affected by the Iran War. Many people are unable to travel to their destinations as planned after major Middle Eastern hubs such as Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi were closed. The latest flight information is listed below alphabetically: AEGEAN AIRLINES The largest Greek?carrier cancelled flights from Tel Aviv to Beirut, Amman and Erbil until April 22. Baghdad and Erbil were also canceled until May 24. Dubai flights have been canceled until April 19, and Riyadh flights until April 18. AIRBALTIC All flights to Tel Aviv have been cancelled by Latvia's AirBaltic until...

The Netherlands Food and Product Safety watchdog announced on Thursday that 261 suspected wild parrot eggs were seized at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport after they were found?in the luggage of a couple flying from Central America into Asia. The eggs were discovered by customs officers on the 24th of March,?packaged individually in paper then grouped into bundles and wrapped in T-shirts. They heard chirping when they opened one of the bundles and found a parrot chick hatching. The bird was too young to identify its species. The Royal Military Police arrested the two travellers whose nationality and identity were not revealed....

The U.S. and Israeli war against Iran has rattled businesses around the world, driving up energy costs, squeezing the supply of vital raw materials, and raising concerns about the reliability of the trade routes that are critical to the flow from goods such as food to car parts. Here are the major disruptions that have occurred so far: TRAVEL CHAOS Tens of thousands flight cancellations have been reported worldwide. Schedule changes and reroutings are also common. The Middle East has had its airspace closed due to threats from drones and missiles. The global aviation industry is experiencing its worst disruptions...

The Iran conflict has led to a rise in cancellations of tourists from Cyprus The forecast for Cyprus' economic growth has been cut in the face of conflict * Greece and Turkey both see a slowdown in bookings By Michele ?Kambas LIMASSOL (Cyprus), March 26th, 2014 (Rtrs). The Iran conflict has caused a spike in cancellations of summer tourists in Cyprus as well as other countries that rely heavily on them. On February 28, the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran, as Cyprus's tourism sector was about to reopen after winter. On March 2, as Iran launched counter-strikes...

Wall Street believes that strong corporate earnings will boost stock prices, which have fallen since the Iran War began. They also believe that oil?prices will surge, reigniting inflation fears. Oil prices have risen by?more than 30 percent since the beginning of the war at the end February. LSEG data shows that despite the turmoil, the expected earnings growth for the S&P 500 in the first quarter is 14%. This compares to a?14.4% growth at the beginning of the year, and a 12.4% increase in the October 1 estimate. "So much happens, but nothing is happening." In an interview, Krishna Chintalapalli...

Fuel prices are soaring in Somalia’s capital due to disruptions in oil shipments linked to the conflict with Iran. Many drivers in Mogadishu claim that they cannot keep their three-wheelers running because of the rising fares. Due to the conflict, around one-fifth of all oil and natural gas liquefied is now being shipped via the Strait of Hormuz. This has left African nations exposed and with rising fuel and food prices. There are no passengers. People walk or stay at home. "We raised the fares because of fuel price increases," Hasan Suleiman said in Mogadishu. The city is a small...