FAA Issues Emergency ADs for Trent 700 and 800 Engines
The FAA adopted an EASA emergency directive mandating engine de-pairing for Rolls-Royce Trent 700 and 800 engines to prevent dual in-flight shutdowns.
Sep 6, 20264 min
Safety
Emirates A380 Swapped for 777s on Two Major US Routes
Emirates will suspend A380 service to IAD and IAH, replacing them with Boeing 777s due to airspace constraints and a 50.7% route load factor.
Aug 16, 20265 min
Airlines
Mahan Air Boeing 777s Transferred via UAE Intermediaries
Mahan Air and other Iranian carriers acquired 15 passenger aircraft via UAE intermediaries, bypassing US sanctions.
Aug 14, 20265 min
Regulatory
Air Peace Boeing 777 Grounded in Johannesburg After Incident
An Air Peace evacuation flight for Nigerians in South Africa was delayed after a shattered windshield forced the deployment of a replacement aircraft.
Jul 9, 20263 min
Safety
Emirates Adds Third Daily Flight to Nairobi
Emirates has launched a third daily flight between Dubai and Nairobi, increasing weekly frequency to 21 and expanding vital cargo and passenger capacity.
Jul 2, 20263 min
Airlines
Malaysia Extends Ocean Infinity MH370 Search to 2027
Malaysia has extended its contract with Ocean Infinity until June 30, 2027, to continue the deep-sea search for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines...
Jun 30, 20264 min
Safety
Boeing 777 Low Pass at Horseshoe Bay Under FAA Investigation
A Boeing 777-200LR test flight performed a dangerous low pass at Horseshoe Bay, triggering an active FAA investigation into reckless operation.
Jun 26, 20264 min
Safety
United Airlines to Equip 1,000 Planes With Starlink by 2026
United Airlines will equip 1,000 aircraft with Starlink by 2026, offering free in-flight connectivity to MileagePlus members across its global fleet.
Jun 23, 20264 min
Technology
Air Zimbabwe Boeing 777 Fleet Acquisition and Challenges
Air Zimbabwe acquired two ex-Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200ER jets, though the fleet faced significant operational groundings and regulatory bans.
Jun 19, 20263 min
Airlines
Emirates Adds FIFA World Cup 2026 Live TV to Global Fleet
Emirates is broadcasting the FIFA World Cup 2026 live across its fleet via the ice inflight entertainment system to enhance passenger connectivity.
Jun 18, 20264 min
Airlines
Air Canada Sets 2029 Start for 777 and 787 Cabin Retrofits
Air Canada will launch its new Glowing Hearted cabin and Signature Plus suites on widebodies starting in 2029, targeting its 777 and 787 fleet.
Jun 3, 20264 min
Airlines
Air India 777 Diverts to Delhi After Technical Snag
Air India flight AI173 returned to Delhi after eight hours due to a technical issue with the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System.
May 28, 20264 min
Safety
Qatar Airways Unveils FIFA World Cup 2026 Boeing 777 Livery
Qatar Airways has debuted a special FIFA World Cup 2026 livery on a Boeing 777-300ER to promote the upcoming tournament.
May 27, 20263 min
Airlines
EL AL 777 Pilot Declares Minimum Fuel During JFK Approach
EL AL flight LY19 declared a minimum fuel state on May 20, 2026, after failing to maintain assigned speeds during its arrival into JFK.
May 26, 20263 min
Safety
United 777-200ER Diverts Twice on Amsterdam to SFO Route
United Airlines flight UA969, a Boeing 777-200ER, diverted to Amsterdam and Newark within 24 hours, delaying passengers by 9 hours to San Francisco.
May 25, 20264 min
Safety
SQ321 Final Report: Radar Failure Led to Turbulence
The TSIB final report on SQ321 confirms that weather radar failure contributed to the severe turbulence incident that resulted in one fatality.
May 24, 20264 min
Safety
BA217 Emergency Slide Deployed, Delays Flight 6 Hours
A British Airways crew member accidentally deployed an emergency slide, delaying a US-bound Boeing 777 flight from Heathrow for over six hours.
May 18, 20265 min
Safety
Emirates Expands Free Starlink WiFi to 232 Aircraft
Emirates is expanding its free Starlink WiFi service to more aircraft, with 33 now equipped and a total of 232 planned for the high-speed upgrade.
May 15, 20265 min
Airlines
NCAA Defends Air Peace After London Bird Strike Disruption
Nigeria's NCAA defended Air Peace, stating passengers were not abandoned after a May 1 bird strike in London but were accommodated per safety protocols.
May 13, 20265 min
Regulatory
Mahan Air Boeing 777 Destroyed in Airstrike at Mashhad Airport
A Mahan Air Boeing 777-200ER was destroyed on the ground during an Israeli airstrike on Mashhad Airport, highlighting the targeting of dual-use aircraft.
May 1, 20264 min
Business