FAA orders emergency inspections after Southwest engine explosion. Plane engine explosion began when fan blade broke Hundreds of planes in US and EU to undergo emergency inspections after fatal explosion on Southwest flight Aviation authorities in the U.S. and Europe have ordered airlines to conduct urgent safety checks of hundreds of engines of the
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NSC Orders Multinational Shipping Companies to make refund within 4 days of return of empty containers or stop collection of Deposit
...agency also demanded stoppage of indemnity being demanded from customs agents and a waiver of demurrage caused by the gridlock on the roads leading to the Lagos ports as a matter of national interest. Following complaints from shippers about their nightmare over container deposit, the Nigerian Shippers Council (NSC), the ports economic
Boeing delivers first 737-800 freighter conversion
The new Boeing 737-800BCF freighter conversion features 12 pallet positions on the main deck. (Image: Boeing) Sweden-based West Atlantic Group will operate the plane, which it expects will “improve reliability, lower aircraft operating costs and provide a better environmental footprint.” Boeing delivered its first 737-800 passenger plane converted to freighter service this
Etihad Airlines invests in German temperature-control Cargo containers
The Opticooler, a German-made, electric airconditioned container This week, Etihad Cargo has retained the cool-chain services of Frankfurt-based DoKaSch Temperature Solutions - a provider of climate-controlled solutions for air cargo, to provide air-conditioned “Opticooler” ULD containers. The two organizations signed a master agreement that will allow Etihad Cargo to expand its TempCheck cool
Kenyan Airways sacks 22 Nigerian workers, Workers’ Union kicks
Airline accuse union of failing in its duty to protect the interest of its members On Friday, 13th April 2018, Kenya Airways sacked 22 out of its 26 Nigerian employees, representing 86.4% of the entire workforce in the country, and retained only the country manager, the station manager and two others. Sources
Southwest Airlines Passengers Thought Death Was near as Plane Attempted Landing in Storm
Flight 3461 was forced to land in Panama City after severe weather. landing from HELL passengers cried, vomited, and sent goodbye texts as their flight attempted to land in a heavy storm (LUV) Passengers on board a Southwest Airlines plane screamed, cried and vomited during an attempted landing in a storm
Air China plane diverts after fountain pen hostage drama
Rolls-Royce and airlines grapple with further Dreamliner engine issues
FILE PHOTO: A view of one of two Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engines of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner during a media tour of the aircraft ahead of the Singapore Airshow in Singapore February 12, 2012. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File London (Reuters) - Rolls-Royce requires more money and more inspections to fix problems with
Emirates adds AOG product for urgent aircraft part transport
Being well aware of the importance of quickly resolving Aircraft on Ground (AOG) maintenance issues, which prevent aircraft from flying, Emirates SkyCargo is adding a new airfreight product to its catalog with the launch of Emirates AOG for priority transport of aircraft parts. In many cases, AOG issues require a part
Qatar Airways in queue for five Boeing 777 freighters
Qatar Airways this week signed a letter of intent with aircraft manufacturer Boeing to purchase five 777 freighters valued at $1.7 billion. Qatar Airways this week signed a letter of intent with Boeing to purchase five 777 freighters valued at $1.7 billion. “The addition of five 777 freighters is a significant moment