During a July 2024 departure from Milan, a LATAM 777 tail struck the runway due to a major weight miscalculation. The aircraft made a safe return, but the damage was serious enough to convince authorities to reclassify it as an "accident". Here are ANSV's official findings
The plane landed in Baku, Azerbaijan, on a direct flight from Seattle, as part of a multi-phased plan that includes retiring the older 747s that also fly to Israel, and expanding the fleet to 20 aircraft by 2030
Thai Airways announces its summer 2026 flight schedule, featuring dozens of European and Asian destinations, as well as domestic flights to the most popular domestic routes
American Airlines adds Porto to its list of European destinations, and the growth does not stop there: "We’re eager to continue growing our long-haul network that features service to new destinations, including Budapest, Hungary, and Prague that will start this summer”
Sabre’s new AI-powered solution returns accurate flight options in under half a second, reducing search failures and boosting agency efficiency
Innovating at its finest: Chef Frederic Simonin's dishes will now also be served in Premium Class on flights departing from the United States and Canada: "I have carefully selected products to enhance them with delicacy and precision"
The incident occurred during a landing approach in Charlotte. The case brings forward the phenomenon of lasers in aviation, an ongoing danger that is leading to stricter enforcement and criminal investigations
United Airlines has equipped more than 300 of its regional aircraft with Starlink, offering fast, reliable Wi-Fi, and aims to equip 500 mainline aircraft by 2026: "That’s one giant leap for in-flight Wi-Fi." The company also plans a big technology upgrade on Wednesdy, February 4, 2026
Singapore Airlines' four weekly flights with Airbus A350-900 will provide direct access to the Saudi capital and the business and cultural markets of the Middle East
Miami is experiencing record-low temperatures, resulting in delays and cancellations at the airport. The cancellations are also affecting baggage handling, and passengers are urged to check flight status with their airline
A stormy weekend and airport congestion are leading to flight cancellations and delays across the US. Airlines are urging travelers to check flight status in advance and prepare for delays and schedule changes
The Chamber of Commerce of Chania, the second largest city in Crete, met with the Greek Deputy Minister for Infrastructure and Transport in light of the malfunction that shut down the country's airspace for hours: "The radio systems were not working, a modern approach radar is critical to our future"
After Vienna and Bratislava, Budapest Airport, the capital of Hungary, has also been closed to takeoffs and landings due to severe weather conditions across the continent. Israir and Wizz Air flights have been diverted to Bucharest and will continue to be rescheduled as soon as possible
Air traffic controllers delay strike
