Airlines

After working for 6 years Chinese cabin crew fired for being too old

According to recent news, a Chinese flight attendant who was 50 years old was fired because she was “too old” to continue working for the airline. The woman, who has been identified only as Ms. Hu, alleges that the news shocked her because she had worked for the same company for more than six years.

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After a fired from their job, she started searching for a new job. she also started working on improving her English and also learned Finnish. Ms. Hu was seeking employment outside of the Chinese airline sector because Chinese airlines do not hire women beyond the age of 40.

Interestingly, she became an influence on social media after being fired from her job. She began receiving numerous job offers from three overseas airlines that do not have an employee age restriction. In China, her uplifting tale has gone viral. Discriminatory age laws frequently affect women in China.

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In a video that has over 5 million views on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, Ms Hu said, “I exercise routine, and I insist on eating a healthy diet. These are major reasons that I am still able to handle this physically demanding job which requires flying for long hours.”

“What a wonderful life you have! You are a role model for us women!” one person Wrote. Her inspirational story became a topic of discussion on age discrimination in the mainland job market.

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Airlines

Sanctions & Engine Issues Ground Half of Russia’s A320neo fleet

Russia’s aviation sector, already strained by Western sanctions, faces another setback as nearly half of its Airbus A320neo family aircraft are grounded due to unresolved engine issues.

This development highlights the growing challenges for russia commercial aircraft in maintaining their fleets under the weight of global restrictions and limited access to spare parts.

Out of the 66 Airbus A320neo and A321neo jets in Russia, 34 are now out of service, according to the Kommersant business newspaper. These planes are powered by engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation.

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The engines are affected by a previously identified defect in the metal used for certain parts, prompting accelerated inspections and maintenance.

Sanctions have compounded the issue, blocking the supply of essential components from major manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus. Without proper maintenance, experts warn that these aircraft may face decommissioning as early as 2026.

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Airlines like S7, which operates a significant portion of these grounded jets, plan to conserve the engines for future use during peak travel seasons. However, reports suggest that over 20 of S7’s Airbus planes have engines that have already reached the end of their operational lifespan. Recently, russia seeks assistance from kazakhstan’s airlines to bolster its domestic flights.

While some A320neo and A321neo planes in Russia are equipped with French-made LEAP engines, which are seen as less problematic, the challenges remain daunting.

The situation underscores the long-term impact of sanctions on Russia’s aviation sector and the increasing difficulties in keeping its modern fleets operational.