IndiGo Airlines is expanding its long-haul operations by leasing two additional Boeing 787-9 aircraft from Norse Atlantic Airways, enhancing its fleet to six. This move supports IndiGo’s goal of establishing a global presence by 2030, with plans to launch routes …
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has canceled five international flights due to maintenance issues with seven Boeing 787 aircraft, stranding over 650 passengers at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. On May 3, 2025, three long-haul flights to Mexico City, Chicago, and Portland were …
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has grounded seven Boeing 787 Dreamliners due to improper maintenance of a critical refueling component, resulting in multiple long-haul flight cancellations from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Affected flights to Mexico City, Chicago, and Portland have caused delays …
China Southern Airlines has suspended plans to sell its fleet of 10 Boeing 787-8 jets due to escalating US-China trade tensions, creating uncertainty in its operational strategies. Initially listed for sale at a minimum price of $50 million each, the …
On January 24, 2025, United Airlines Flight 613, a Boeing 787-8, faced a serious incident over Africa, injuring 16 passengers and crew. The NTSB reported that two Inertial Reference Units (IRUs) failed, leading to a rapid altitude drop during the …
The FAA has mandated inspections of the forward-pressure bulkheads on all 135 US-registered Boeing 787 aircraft due to safety concerns about manufacturing defects that could compromise structural integrity. This follows Boeing’s acknowledgment of these issues, which have been known since …
On March 3, 2025, Qantas Flight QF643 from Sydney to Perth made an emergency landing back at Sydney Airport due to smoke detection alerts in the cockpit. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, carrying nearly 200 passengers, landed safely, with emergency services …
IndiGo, India’s leading airline, is expanding its long-haul fleet by leasing three additional Boeing 787 aircraft from Norse Atlantic ASA, bringing its total leased 787s to four. This move aims to enhance IndiGo’s international operations and cater to the growing …
American Airlines flight AA203, a Boeing 787-8, was diverted back to Amsterdam on January 7, 2025, due to significant mechanical issues, particularly with the aircraft’s flaps. After departing at 1:46 PM UTC, the crew experienced problems and opted to return, …
An Etihad Airways Boeing 787 incident at Melbourne Airport during takeoff led to emergency procedures being activated after the aircraft’s landing gear caught fire and two wheels exploded. Flight EY461, bound for Abu Dhabi with 289 passengers, halted its takeoff …
