JAL President ‘deeply apologises’ for string of safety troubles after Transport Ministry issues warning
The ministry sought the company to submit measures on preventing recurrence by June 11.
Aviation
Singapore Airlines to take more cautious approach to meal service, safety measures during turbulence
In-flight meal services will now be suspended when the seat-belt sign lights up on a Singapore Airlines plane.
‘Thrown to the roof and then to the floor’: SQ321 passengers describe chaos on turbulence-hit flight
The incident, which occurred about 10 hours into the flight, took place during a routine breakfast service, throwing things in the cabin, even people, everywhere.
Iran President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter ‘crashes upon landing’ in Varzaqan region: state media
The accident occurred when Raisi was returning from his visit of East Azerbaijan province where he inaugurated a dam project in the company of his Azeri counterpart, Ilham Aliev,…
JAL plane crosses stop line at Fukuoka Airport where another plane was on takeoff run
Both planes made emergency stops as instructed by an air traffic controller, and the JAL aircraft did not enter the runway. No one was injured in the incident.
Royal S’pore Air Force F-16 crash: Alertness saved pilot’s life, says Defence Minister
Upon lifting off the runway at Tengah during a routine training flight, the pilot experienced flight control issues with the aircraft and decided to eject, said Mindef in a late…
Severe thunderstorms in southern Chinese cities delay flights between Singapore and China
The situation in the region remains “fluid” and passengers are advised to visit the Singapore Airlines website to check the status of their flights.
JAL’s new president Mitsuko Tottori stresses ‘room for growth’ in first interview
Regarding management, Tottori stated that the company aims to achieve 50% of its revenue from secondary business areas by strengthening mileage services and low-cost carriers.
Hamad International in Doha named world’s best airport, Changi falls to second
Changi Airport was also named the best airport in Asia, and best in the world for its immigration services.
Middle East conflict may hurt aviation sector
The rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could result in potential jet fuel price hikes and lower passenger traffic, and no aviation player will be spared if a full…