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Laos opens airspace to Russian planes

Ermal Muji March 13, 2023 22:27

The prevailing sanctions imposed by the West against the Russian Federation also resulted in the closure of the respective airspace. However, Laos has been opening its airspace to Russian aircraft since March 10, 2023. Following Putin's order for Russia to launch a war of aggression against Ukraine, sanctions were announced by some countries. Among them was the closure of the respective airspace to Russian aircraft. Due to this sanction, Russian aircraft have no authority to fly in the airspace of the EU, the USA and many other countries. One of the exceptions is the Southeast Asian country of Laos, which did not immediately comply with these sanctions and did not initially announce any such countermeasures. Despite the war, Russian airlines such as Aeroflot were allowed to fly in this airspace until Laos complied with the Western sanctions in December. Following the Western example, Laos finally closed its airspace in December and banned Russian aircraft from its territory. Three months after the announcement of these sanctions, this ban was lifted and the Russian airline is allowed to enter Laos' airspace without penalty, as it did last year despite existing sanctions from other states.

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Boeing: FAA clears Dreamliner deliveries

Ermal Muji March 13, 2023 17:30

The manufacturer Boeing can arrange deliveries of the Boeing 787 starting next week. Complications that existed in the past have been resolved, and future contracts for the Dreamliner can be fulfilled as normal again. The reason for the complications that have arisen in carrying out deliveries of the Dreamliner are complications in data analysis. Due to these problems, these had to be temporarily cancelled until the problems could be resolved. There are no longer any doubts, as the manufacturer confirms. Starting next week, Boeing can again accept orders for the Dreamliner, process them and initiate delivery.

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Flair Airlines: Seizure of four Boeing 737 Max

Ermal Muji March 13, 2023 16:35

Due to a few days of late payment, the lessor Airborne Capital decided to impose consequences on the low-cost airline Flair Airlines. The lessor thereby arranged for the seizure of four Boeing 737 Max aircraft. Flair Airlines claims that this measure is unjustified. The following facts took place on March 11th: the said lessor decided to confiscate four Boeing 737 Max aircraft at various Canadian airports due to late payment by Flair Airlines. The airline in question describes the punitive measure as "extreme and unusual", as the company explains in a statement. The consequence of this confiscation is the cancellation of several flights. However, the airline has now made the payment available for initiation, which is to be carried out in the foreseeable future in order to counteract this measure and to be able to resume normal flight operations.

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Indonesia: Boeing 737-500 under fire

Ermal Muji March 13, 2023 15:25

Passengers on Trigana Air flight IL221 witnessed gunfire. The plane, which was originally flying from Jayapura to Yahukimo, was the victim of numerous shots during the flight. During the flight from Jayapura to Yahukomi, the perpetrators opened fire on the plane when it landed in Yahukimo. According to The Aviation Herald, four shots were fired. Despite this incident, it was decided that the return flight would proceed without any problems, but the flight crew and passengers suffered another setback. The plane was repeatedly shot at on the return flight to Jayapura, but this time it is said to have been shot five times. One passenger was also injured as the ammunition was able to penetrate the Boeing 4-737. Despite this, the landing was successful and without any problems. The suspected perpetrators were caught by the police and seven people were arrested.

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Emirates: runway lights damaged Airbus A380

Ermal Muji March 10, 2023 18:25

Flight EK-354 from Dubai to Singapore actually runs smoothly. However, complications arise during landing: the runway lighting and the aircraft itself are damaged. On March 2, 2023, the following incident occurs to the passengers of flight EK-354: During landing, the aircraft touches down to the right of the centerline and destroys three runway lighting lights with the right main landing gear. The pilot is finally able to return to the centerline, where he can successfully brake. The Emirates plane had to remain in Singapore for 9 hours after the incident until the Airbus A380-800 could begin its return flight. The Airbus has minor damage, but investigations into the incident are still ongoing.

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Turkish Airlines: Durian fruits force unscheduled landing

Ermal Muji March 10, 2023 17:30

Due to a smoke report, the Turkish Airlines flight crew decided that a landing was necessary. Back in Istanbul, the aircraft was inspected and the following was found: overripe durian fruits were causing the problem. On Turkish Airlines flight TK-1855 from Istanbul to Barcelona, ​​complications arose due to warning messages in the cockpit. After the flight crew noticed an unusual smell and a smoke report appeared in the cockpit, it was decided to return to Istanbul in Bulgarian airspace and land for safety reasons. Back in Istanbul, an hour after the decision to return, the aircraft was inspected. The cause of the unpleasant smell and the activated warning light was the loading of some durian fruits on board. Overripe durian fruits tend to have an unusual smell - they are also known in German as "stinky fruit".

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Japan Airlines shows interest in the Boeing 737 Max

Ermal Muji March 10, 2023 16:35

Japan Airlines plans to expand its fleet with a fleet of 20 new aircraft. The Japanese airline is seeking to purchase short- and medium-haul aircraft from Boeing. Specifically, the order is for Boeing's 737 Max. Boeing, the US manufacturer of aerospace technology, has always been one of the Japanese airline's favorites when it comes to acquiring new aircraft. Japan Airlines' fleet includes 43 Boeing 737-800s, which have been certified for air traffic for 13 years. Now the Boeing 737 Max 8 and Boeing 737 Max 10 are also to be presented as potential members of the fleet.

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Poland and Slovakia want to deliver MiG-29 to Ukraine

Ermal Muji March 10, 2023 15:30

Poland and Slovakia are planning to send Soviet fighter jets to Ukraine. These are the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29, a fighter jet that originated in the Soviet Union. Defense Minister Jaroslav Nad announced in a Facebook post the future delivery of MiG-29 fighter jets, with Poland's cooperation. It is not yet known when this can finally be carried out, but the Polish Defense Minister is already showing solidarity with Ukraine. Poland is already supporting Ukraine with 10 tank deliveries, which are to complete a tank battalion there - Poland, Canada, Norway and Spain are to equip the battalion in question with tanks. The Slovakian Defense Minister makes it clear, however, that there is no hesitation when it comes to delivering the fighter jets: "I think the time has come to make a decision. People in Ukraine are dying. We can actually help them. So there is no room for politicking anymore. This is inhuman and irresponsible." Slovakia can support Ukraine by supplying 10 fighter jets, while Poland can release over 30 MiG-29s for delivery. However, Nad hopes for help from Germany or another NATO member, who should also show willingness and support Ukraine with deliveries.

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Taiwan expands its air traffic with China

Ermal Muji March 9, 2023 19:19

Flight operations between Taiwan and China will be expanded in the future. After China asked Taiwan to approve more flights, this appeal will be realized. The Republic of China, as the island state is officially called, will expand air traffic with the People's Republic. In the post-pandemic period, only four destinations were integrated into Taiwan's flight operations. These included the cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu and Nanjing. According to the media, ten other Chinese cities will be offered from now on, including the cities of Shenzhen and Guangzhou. This development is intended to ensure "healthy and orderly exchanges," as an authority in Taipei assures.

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Air Peace shows interest in the Dreamliner

Ermal Muji March 9, 2023 19:17

The Nigerian airline Air Peace already offers some flights abroad, but the offer is to be expanded further in the future. In addition to the destinations Dubai, Dakar and Banjul, flights to Mumbai, Kinshasa, Malabo and Tel Aviv are also to be added in the future. In order to be able to compete even more effectively, Air Peace is planning to expand its fleet. The fleet of the Nigerian airline Air Peace has a capacity of 38 aircraft, but it is expecting 15 Boeing 737 Max and 8 Embraer E195-E2. Air Peace now also wants to add the Dreamliner to its fleet, and in addition to the Boeing 777 that it owns, the airline is also negotiating for the Boeing 787. This aircraft is to be added to the fleet very soon, the manager reports.

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