Israeli carrier Israir said on Monday it was working to acquire two widebody Airbus A330 aircraft for a total of $80 million as it seeks to expand its long-haul routes to help offset a push by Wizz Ai... ...

A Delta Air Lines flight from China to the US had to divert to Japan due to mechanical issues. Friday's Flight 388 took off from Shanghai at 5:46 p.m. and was supposed to land in Detroit some 13 hours later.However, less than two hours into the journey, the Airbus A350 began descending off the coast of Japan as it changed course for Tokyo. It touched down at Tokyo Haneda Airport around two hours after taking off.An airline spokesperson told Business Insider the crew "followed procedures to divert to Tokyo ...

Incident Overview - A Delta Air Lines plane experienced an engine fire while preparing for takeoff at Orlando International Airport, leading to the evacuation of nearly 300 passengers [1][5] - The aircraft, an Airbus A330, was bound for Atlanta, covering a distance of over 400 miles with an estimated flight time of around one hour and 40 minutes [5] Emergency Response - Passengers were seen evacuating the aircraft using escape slides as flames and smoke were reported from the right engine [2][6] - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced an investigation into the incident [5] Company Actions - Delta Air Lines confirmed that its flight crews followed proper evacuation procedures upon observing flames in the engine [5] - Maintenance teams will inspect the aircraft, and additional aircraft will be provided to assist affected customers in reaching their destinations [7] Industry Context - This incident is part of a series of high-profile aviation events raising safety concerns in the US aviation industry [9] - Previous incidents include an engine fire on an American Airlines jet and a mid-air collision resulting in fatalities [10]