Airlines are bringing back ‘iconic’ planes as passenger numbers rise

The world’s largest passenger plane, also known as the “Superjumbo,” is making a rapid comeback after production was halted in 2021. During Covid-19, many A380s were put into storage worldwide. Industry experts predicted that the planes would be scrapped in the coming years. But with Boeing’s 737 Max production halted, Heathrow recording its highest passenger … Read more

Ex-BA boss: Drop green aviation policy if costs outweigh benefits

Green aviation policies should be abandoned if the costs outweigh the benefits, the head of the world’s most influential aviation body has said. Willie Walsh, director general of the International Air Transport Association (Iata) and former boss of British Airways, said achieving net zero emissions by 2050 was “existential and not optional”. However, he also … Read more

Heathrow worker was sucked into baggage locker and left with brain damage

Ms Sahota’s two children, Nina Haer and Harman Sahota, and her brother-in-law Satti Heir, say they have no choice but to take legal action against the company. Lawyers acting on behalf of the family have now launched a case against Menzies in an attempt to force the multinational to pay the costs of Ms Sahota’s … Read more