Full transfer of flights from Ataturk to new Istanbul hub begins

A two-day process to transfer all commercial flights from Ataturk airport to a new hub in Istanbul is underway.. Starting at 00.00 on 5 April and ending at 21.00 on 6 April, the 45-hour transition will see all airlines move their operations the 40km to the new greenfield facility. Turkish Airlines, which is predominantly based […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/full-transfer-of-flights-from-ataturk-to-new-istanbul-hub-begins/

BJP, PM Modi way ahead of rivals

Elections for the world’s largest democracy open on a rolling basis between April 11 and May 19. On one side of the battle is the 68-year-old leader Modi while on the other side are the rest. Team Modi is widely expected to be in a position to form a new government after the election, according […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/modi-election/

Ethiopian crash probe details pilots’ 737 Max experience

Investigators have disclosed that the captain of the crashed Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max had logged a total of 103h on the type, while the first officer had 56h. While the captain had accumulated total flying time of more than 8,100h, including over 1,400h on 737s, neither pilot had extensive experience in operating the re-engined […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/ethiopian-crash-probe-details-pilots-737-max-experience/

A350s and undisclosed A320neo deal help offset order dip

Airbus has disclosed an order for 20 A320neo jets from an unidentified customer, as activity in March picked up following a slow start to the year. Lufthansa’s agreement for 20 A350s and Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines’ order for 17 A350s took gross orders for the first quarter to 62. But Airbus remains in negative net […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/a350s-and-undisclosed-a320neo-deal-help-offset-order-dip/

Ethiopian crash pilots ‘repeatedly’ attempted recovery

Preliminary findings from the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 crash inquiry reveal that the crew was unable to control the aircraft despite repeatedly performing required recovery procedures. The Ethiopian transport ministry has released initial recommendations in the wake of the 10 March crash, which occurred as the aircraft departed Addis Ababa for Nairobi as […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/ethiopian-crash-pilots-repeatedly-attempted-recovery/

Poll Prospects of BJP and PM Narendra Modi Get Big Boost

United Arab Emirates (UAE) has awarded the Indian PM Narendra Modi with its  highest civilian honour for boosting ties between the two countries. In a special gesture,  the UAE has conferred its highest civilian honour — Zayed Medal — on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the honour in appreciation of his […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/india-news/uae-awards/

​Macau A320 accident highlights bounced landing dangers

Beijing Capital Airlines has beefed up training related to bounced landings following a serious incident involving one of its Airbus A320s landing at Macau last year. During the 8 August 2018 incident the aircraft (registered B-6952) lost its front nosewheel and suffered significant damage to both engines while attempting to land on Macau International airport’s […]

source http://www.ncairways.co/aviation/%e2%80%8bmacau-a320-accident-highlights-bounced-landing-dangers/