Japan Airlines (JAL) has commenced a two-year trial of Chinese-made humanoid robots for cargo loading and unloading at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. This initiative aims to address persistent labour shortages within the Japanese aviation sector, driven by increased tourism and a shrinking workforce.
A 2021 mid-air collision of two South Korean F-15K fighter jets near Daegu was caused by pilots attempting to take photographs and videos during a flight mission, according to Seoul's Board of Audit and Inspection. The incident resulted in £440,500 worth of damage to the aircraft.
German airline Lufthansa has announced the cancellation of 20,000 short-haul flights across Europe this summer. The airline attributes these cuts to a doubling of jet fuel prices since the US-Israel coalition initiated strikes on Iran in February 2024, rendering many routes unprofitable. Other carriers, including KLM-France and Delta, have also reduced services or increased fares.
