International

This Aviation.Direct section deals with aviation topics from around the world.

This Aviation.Direct section deals with aviation topics from around the world, excluding Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Whether news from the USA, Russia, Asia, Africa or Australia: International is exactly the right section for your interests.

Tip: Under Tourism you will find tourism-related topics from all over the world. Whether tips on exciting excursions and destinations or critically examined special offers.

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US passenger sues EgyptAir after burns from spilled tea

A passenger from the United States is demanding $5 million in damages from the airline EgyptAir. Esraa Hezain, 35, filed the lawsuit after she suffered second-degree burns on a flight from New York to Cairo when her hot tea was spilled during significant turbulence. Hezain states that

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Sweden chooses C-390 Millennium as new transport aircraft

The Swedish Ministry of Defence has announced that it will purchase the C-390 Millennium from the Brazilian manufacturer Embraer as its new tactical transport aircraft. With this decision, Sweden is the first country in Northern Europe and the sixth European NATO member to use the versatile transport aircraft. The choice of the C-390, which is characterised by high mission capability and reliability

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Air Astana: The first 12-year C-check in Kazakhstan

Air Astana has reached a significant milestone in Kazakhstani aviation technology: the airline has successfully completed the first 12-year C-check in Kazakhstan. This complex maintenance process, required for aircraft every twelve years, took place on an Airbus A321 and was carried out at the airline's own MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) facilities

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Romanian Aviation Authority temporarily suspends Aeroitalia Regional's AOC

The Romanian Civil Aviation Authority (AACR) has provisionally suspended the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and the Continuing Airworthiness Organisation (CAMO) of Aeroitalia Regional on November 6, 2024. This means that the airline, which previously operated under the name Air Connect, is not allowed to operate commercial flights until further notice. The reasons for the

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China Airlines order: Boeing and Airbus vie for long-haul order

China Airlines, the leading Taiwanese airline, is close to making a billion-dollar decision to expand its fleet, including a major order from both Airbus and Boeing. According to information disclosed to Reuters by industry insiders, the airline plans to purchase around 20 new long-haul aircraft. This major order could help modernise its fleet

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