FAA Supersedes A330 Airworthiness Directive, Effective March 2026
The FAA is superseding an Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A330 models, requiring new safety limitations to address potential latent failures.
Feb 23, 20264 min
REGULATORY
Malaysia Airlines Adds Third Daily Kuala Lumpur-Doha Flight from June 2026
Malaysia Airlines will add a third daily flight from Kuala Lumpur to Doha starting June 30, 2026, boosting connectivity via its Qatar Airways partnership.
Feb 22, 20264 min
AIRLINES
AirAsia Flight D7221 Diverted to Brisbane After Sydney Takeoff Emergency.
AirAsia flight D7221 from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur was forced to make an emergency landing in Brisbane following reports of a potential loss of cabin pressure.
Feb 9, 20262 min
SAFETY
AirAsia X Flight D7221 Diverts to Brisbane After Mid-Air Emergency
AirAsia X Flight D7221 from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur declared a 'squawk 7700' emergency and safely diverted to Brisbane Airport due to a suspected technical issue.
Feb 9, 20263 min
SAFETY
Why Did a Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 Make an Emergency Landing in Kolkata?
Turkish Airlines' Airbus A330, flying Kathmandu to Istanbul, made an emergency landing at Kolkata Airport on Feb. 4 after pilots reported a fire in the right engine.
Feb 5, 20262 min
SAFETY
How Will Hawaiian Airlines Spend $600 Million on Island Airport Upgrades?
Hawaiian Airlines launched a $600M Kahuʻewai Hawaiʻi Investment Plan for five years of airport and aircraft upgrades across Honolulu, Līhuʻe, Kahului, Kona, and Hilo.
Feb 2, 20263 min
AIRPORTS
SWISS A330 Emergency Landing: STSB Slams Airline for Ignoring 8-Year Safety Warning
SWISS International Air Lines is under fire after an STSB report linked a September 2024 Airbus A330 emergency landing to a faulty skin check valve; the airline allegedly skipped the 2016 replacement for cost reasons.
Jan 27, 20263 min
SAFETY
Aer Lingus Halts Manchester Transatlantic Sales; Base Closure Looms
Aer Lingus is ending transatlantic ticket sales from its Manchester base after March 31, 2026, signaling a likely closure that affects routes to New York, Orlando, and Barbados.
Jan 27, 20262 min
AIRLINES