Germany’s air accident investigation bureau BFU has begun examination of the incident involving a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 that incurred substantial damage upon takeoff in Munich.
Vietnam Airlines expands Northeast Asia routes, JetBlue adds Fort Lauderdale destinations, Air Zimbabwe restores UK flights, Norwegian launches Tromso-Glasgow.
While the pace of aircraft orders from Asia-Pacific airlines has eased, there are potential orders on the radar that could boost the region’s total this year.
Vietnam’s new mega-hub Long Thanh International Airport is set to open in 2026 and carriers are developing maintenance facilities to meet the expected demand.
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has entered into a codeshare agreement with Vietnam Airlines, with possible nonstop flights between Scandinavia and Vietnam.