FSCD forms 5-member probe committee over HSIA fire
FSCD forms 5-member probe committee over HSIA fire

The Fire Service and Civil Defence (FSCD) on Monday filed a five-member investigation committee to probe into Saturdays devastating fire at the Cargo Village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA), Dhaka. FSCD Director (OM) Lieutenant General Mohammad Tajul Islam Chowdhury was made...

Air China flight safely diverted to Shanghai after battery fire in cabin
Air China flight safely diverted to Shanghai after battery fire in cabin

A commercial passenger flight operated by Air China was safely diverted to Shanghai on Saturday after a battery stowed in a passengers carry-on luggage caught fire, the airline said. The incident occurred aboard the national carriers daily flight from the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou to...

Trump administration proposes ban on Chinese airlines using Russian airspace for US routes
Trump administration proposes ban on Chinese airlines using Russian airspace for US routes

The Trump administration has proposed a measure that would bar Chinese airlines from flying over Russian airspace on routes between China and the United States, arguing that the current arrangement gives Chinese carriers an unfair competitive edge by shortening flight times and reducing fuel...

Flydubai to resume daily flights from Chattogram airport
Flydubai to resume daily flights from Chattogram airport

International flight operations are once again expanding at Chattograms Shah Amanat International Airport. After suspending services for about 10 months, UAE-based airline flydubai is set to resume its operations at the airport. The carrier has announced it will operate seven flights a week --...

Copenhagen airport shut due to 'unidentified drones' in airspace
Copenhagen airport shut due to 'unidentified drones' in airspace

Copenhagen airport was closed on Monday after unidentified drones were observed nearby, causing around 15 flights to be diverted, police and airport officials told AFP. The airspace over Copenhagen airport has been closed since 8:30 pm (1830 GMT) due to two to three unidentified drones. No...

Electric aviation awaits a battery breakthrough
Electric aviation awaits a battery breakthrough

An aviation rarity touched down in the Norways second city of Bergen earlier this month. Alia had flown 100 miles (160km) in 55 minutes on battery power alone. Built by US aerospace company Beta Technologies, the electric plane is designed for cargo operations - carrying up to 560kg (half a...