Sharad Ranabhat

In March, the aviation industry continued its recovery, driven by a robust increase in international travel, as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported. In March, global passenger demand soared, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), soared by 13.8% compared to March 2023.

A Garuda Indonesia Boeing 747 was forced to return to Makassar after it encountered an engine compression stall while taking off from Makassar's Sultan Hasanuddin Airport.

The world of aviation is littered with a number of dreams that rarely become reality.

On May 21, 2024, a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 en route to Singapore encountered fatal turbulence resulting in a diversion to Bangkok. The aircraft hit severe turbulence, causing one fatality and injuring 30 occupants on board.

The Middle East continues to see significant growth in recent months. Emirates is the busiest airlines, whereas DXB is the busiest airport in the Middle East.

The skies aren't always smooth sailing, due to frequent turbulence on certain challenging routes.

On 25th May, a Super Air Jet Airbus A320 veered off the runway while landing at Weda Bay Airport (WAEH) in Indonesia.

A United Airlines Airbus A320 aborted the takeoff roll due to an engine issue at Chicago O'Hare Airport.

On 28th May, an IndiGo Airbus A320 was forced to be evacuated following a bomb threat. However, the bomb threat turned out to be a hoax.

Earlier today, a Jetstar plane Airbus A320 veered off a runway onto grassland after landing at Christchurch Airport, due to a steering issue.