Aviation
‘Govt meddling in airlines monitoring’
The inspection and monitoring of flight operations of carriers, especially Biman, is hindered by “government involvement”, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has found during a recent inspection.
Southeast Asia banks on aviation boom
Southeast Asia is becoming a hot property, with private and public players competing for an expanding market.
Airlines demand tax exemption on aircraft purchase
The Aviation Operators Association of Bangladesh (AOAB) demanded withdrawal of four types of taxes
Biman failing to tap into its sleek fleet
Despite having a fleet of 21 modern aeroplanes, the largest in its history, Biman has spread its wings to just three new destinations in the last five years.
Local airlines to face hurdles as jet fuel price goes up yet again
Local airlines will face a severe blow and lose global competitiveness due to the unprecedented increase in jet fuel prices in the domestic market yet again.
Air travel to cost even more: Jet fuel price goes up again
Jet fuel price has gone up again – the 14th price hike in 18 months – dealing a severe blow to the already struggling aviation industry.
EgyptAir crash: MS804 passenger who lost his passport
One of the people on board the EgyptAir flight almost did not make the trip after losing his passport last week, his friends tell media in France.
Malaysia Airlines boss quits the struggling carrier
Malaysian Airlines chief executive Christoph Mueller has resigned after less than one year of leading the carrier's reorganising efforts.
Two aeroplanes collide at Jakarta airport
Two planes collide at an airport in Indonesia's capital Jakarta, resulting in a wing bursting into flames.
Australia MH370 search 'in right place'
Australian officials say they believe they are searching in the right area for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.
Biman to get new aircraft tomorrow
Meghdoot, a brand new Boeing 737-800 aircraft, is to join the fleet of Biman Bangladesh Airlines.
IS Sinai jet claim 'propaganda'
Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has described claims that militants linked to Islamic State (IS) brought down a Russian airliner as "propaganda".
MH17 inquiry 'finds plane shot down by Russian-made missile'
International investigators conclude that Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 is shot down by a Russian-made BUK missile fired from rebel-held eastern Ukraine, a Dutch paper says.
Australia encouraged by support for MH17 crash tribunal
Australia says it is encouraged by UN Security Council support for an international criminal tribunal into last year's MH17 crash.
Australia encouraged by support for MH17 crash tribunal
Australia says it is encouraged by UN Security Council support for an international criminal tribunal into last year's MH17 crash.
Solar Impulse passes 'point of no return' over Pacific
A solar-powered plane, Solar Impulse has started its second bid at a record-breaking flight across the Pacific Ocean.
9 dead in Alaska sightseeing plane crash
A sightseeing plane crashes in southeast Alaska Thursday killing all nine people onboard, US police have said.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner wows with near-vertical takeoff
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner holds 280 passengers, has a nearly 200-foot (about 60-meter) wingspan and is over 200 feet in length and is capable of acrobats.
Alaska Airlines plane 'flew with worker trapped in cargo hold'
An Alaska Airlines plane declares emergency and makes priority landing at Seattle after taking off with a worker trapped in the cargo hold.
