A cabin crew union in the US said incidences of passengers verbally and physically abusing staff has climbed since the pandemic began.

While the FAA has won’t name the individual, the airline has confirmed that a famous rapper was banned from flying with them on the same day and on the same route.

The passenger allegedly ignored instructions from the flight attendant, started yelling expletives at her and other passengers, and then hit her in the face.

The US Department of Justice has agreed to a deferred prosecution agreement after the aircraft manufacturer was accused of concealing information about its troubled 737 MAX.

Alan Joyce says Qantas’ “unmatched” safety reputation positions it to negotiate a discounted deal with Boeing for a new fleet of 737 MAXs when the jet is re-certified.

Pilots suing Boeing over lost wages have been given an ultimatum: reveal their names or withdraw the case.

Plenty of pretty pictures, a healthy helping of flight deals and a few announcements of aeronautical success: what’s not to love about this week’s Aviation Wrap?

More cracks have emerged on Qantas’ fleet. Find out what the airline had to say about them here.

MacBooks have joined coconut meat, hedge trimmers and electro shock weapons on Virgin’s list of banned checked luggage items.

Meanwhile, Travel Weekly staff have had to reroute their path to the kitchen after the office dog left a nasty surprise on the rug.

The grey hairs are really starting to appear on the heads of Boeing execs following this latest revelation.

An investigation is underway into an incident involving a pilot whose eyes were injured during a flight.