Flight 576, a Boeing 737-800 operated by AeroMexico from Cancun to Mexico City was hijacked shortly before landing. September 9: Flight 576, a Boeing 737-800 operated by AeroMexico from Cancun to Mexico City was hijacked shortly before landing when the…

The world’s largest airliner, the Airbus A380, has paid a visit to Birmingham International Airport. September 9: The world’s largest airliner, the Airbus A380, paid a visit to Birmingham International Airport as part of the site’s 70th anniversary celebrations. Emirates…

Kemble Airport in Gloucestershire has been rebranded as Cotswolds Airport by its owner, Ronan Harvey. September 9: Kemble Airport in Gloucestershire has been rebranded as Cotswolds Airport by its owner, Ronan Harvey. Formerly Royal Air Force Kemble, the airfield was…

Pilots at Indian airline Jet Airways have gone on sick leave in a dispute over the dismissal of two of its members last month. September 9: Pilots at Indian airline Jet Airways have gone on sick leave in a dispute…

China has unveiled a model of its proposed C919 airliner. September 8: At Hong Kong’s Asian Aerospace International Expo Chinese state-owned manufacturer Aviation Industry Corp of China (AVIC) unveiled a model of its proposed C919 airliner, a prospective competitor to…

Three men have been found guilty of plotting to blow up airliners. September 8: Three men have been found guilty of plotting to blow up airliners, a UK court determined. Abdulla Ahmed Ali, 28, Tanvir Hussain, 28, and Assad Sarwar,…

Budget airline Ryanair has announced changes to its baggage charges. September 6: Budget airline Ryanair announced changes to its baggage charges by up to 150% from October 1, taking the cost of a second checked-in bag at the airport from…

The takeover of Austrian Airlines by the Lufthansa Group was finally made official. September 3: The takeover of Austrian Airlines by the Lufthansa Group was finally made official with the German airline taking a 90% shareholding. “Lufthansa has shown that…

Singapore Airlines has deferred delivery of eight A380s by between six and 12 months. September 4: Singapore Airlines has deferred delivery of eight A380s by between six and 12 months, beginning from early next year. It was due to receive…

British Airways has taken delivery of its first Embraer 170 aircraft. September 3: British Airways took delivery of its first Embraer 170 aircraft at the company’s headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The 76-seat aircraft will enter service on…