New Shanghai–Buenos Aires Route Becomes World’s Longest Flight
China Eastern’s new twice-weekly Shanghai–Buenos Aires service is now the world’s longest direct flight, with a stop in New Zealand to boost tourism and ties.
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Airbus A320 Recall Grounds Half Fleet, Disrupts Thanksgiving Travel
Airbus recalls 6,000 A320 jets amid a software glitch, grounding half the fleet and causing global delays and cancellations during Thanksgiving weekend travel.
China-Japan Flights Canceled Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Flight cancellations between the Chinese mainland and Japan have surged this month as diplomatic tensions rise after Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on the Taiwan region.
China Eastern Restarts Shanghai-Delhi Route After 5-Year Hiatus
China Eastern Airlines relaunched its Shanghai-Delhi route after a five-year hiatus, with flight MU563 carrying 248 passengers at over 95% capacity on its first journey.
China’s Commerce Minister Meets Airbus CEO, Unveils Tianjin A320 Assembly Line
In Beijing, Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury met to launch the new Tianjin A320 assembly line and explore deeper trade and aviation ties.
Putin Admits Russian Missiles Caused Azerbaijan Airlines Crash
President Putin has acknowledged Russian missiles caused last year’s Azerbaijan Airlines crash, apologized to Baku’s leader and pledged compensation.
Delta Flight Flips Upside Down at Toronto Airport, 17 Injured
A Delta Air Lines plane flipped during landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday, injuring 17 of the 80 passengers amid strong winds and a snowstorm.
Delta Flight Makes Unexpected Flip in Toronto, 18 Injured 🚨✈️
A Delta flight flipped during landing at Toronto Pearson Airport amid windy, snowy conditions. 18 of 80 onboard were injured, including a child. No fatalities reported. 🚨✈️
✈️ Iran Suspends All Flights After Israel Announces Strikes
Iran suspends all flights after Israel announces strikes, leaving travelers and airlines scrambling. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.