Flight recorders of crashed PIA A320 recovered
The flight data and cockpit voice recorders of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Airbus A320 that crashed on 22 May have been recovered.
Crashed PIA A320 crew mentioned ‘lost engines’ during go-around
Pakistan International Airlines is referring to evidence of a “technical fault” on the Airbus A320 which crashed while attempting to land at Karachi.
Return-to-line training must be tailored for individual pilots: federation
Cockpit crew representatives are cautioning that resumption of flight operations as the coronavirus crisis recedes will require careful consideration of varying training levels for returning pilots.
Philippine Airlines' parent returns to profitable growth in 2019
PAL Holdings posted an operating profit of Ps2.87 billion ($56.6 million) in 2019, reversing 2018’s Ps5.98 billion operating loss.
Virgin Australia secures US Chapter 15 recognition
Virgin Australia has secured recognition from the US Bankruptcy Court for its voluntary administration process, under Chapter 15 of the country’s bankruptcy code.
Zipair Tokyo applies to launch with cargo-only flights
Start-up carrier Zipair Tokyo has applied to authorities to launch with cargo-only flights between Tokyo Narita and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi from 3 June.
India to restart domestic flights from 25 May
India plans to restart domestic civil aviation in a “calibrated manner” from 25 May.
Cambodia lifts entry ban on six nationalities as Covid-19 ebbs
Cambodia has removed its ban on visitors from France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Spain and the United States, which was first imposed in mid-March amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
Changi airport reopens transit from 2 June
Changi airport will gradually allow transit passengers from 2 June, after Singapore banned all short-term visitors from entering or transiting, effective 23 March 23:59.
IHI warns of engine supply chain challenges
Japan’s IHI has warned that the coronavirus pandemic will have a significant impact on the engine supply chain.