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Huge confetti cannons to replace aircraft water salutes following European ban
Airlines and airports are to use huge confetti cannons to celebrate historic aviation milestones after a European ban on water salutes came into effect overnight. The much-loved traditional water salute, which sees airport firefighters proudly spraying aircraft with hoses to mark…
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Air China launches inaugural Beijing-Vladivostok B737-800 flight service
Air China launched its inaugural flight service from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Vladivostok International Airport (VVO) on March 31, 2025. Flight CA 811 departed Beijing at…
SpaceX launches Fram2: first human spaceflight to explore Earth’s polar regions
SpaceX has successfully launched its first-ever human spaceflight to explore the Earth’s polar regions. The new mission comes just 14 days after the return of NASA’s SpaceX Crew-9…
Boeing Starliner astronauts would travel on spacecraft again in a ‘heartbeat’
The NASA astronauts who spent an unscheduled nine months on the International Space Station (ISS) have spoken confidently about the Boeing Starliner spacecraft’s future during a press…
Airbus ACJneo executive aircraft awarded Chinese type certificate
The Airbus ACJneo family of aircraft, the executive version of the popular A320neo-family, has obtained its Validated Type Certificate (VTC) from the Civil Aviation Administration of China…
What personal qualities impact success in a cabin crew career
The cabin crew profession requires specific skills and personal qualities, leading to a successful career. These skills help build effective teamwork, ensure flight safety, and…
PLAY Airlines receives AOC for its new Maltese-based subsidiary carrier
PLAY Airlines, the Icelandic low-cost operator has announced that it has received the Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) for its new Malta-based subsidiary company, to be known as PLAY Europe.…
United’s Embraer 175 gets FAA approval for Starlink, first flight scheduled
United Airlines has revealed that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved its first aircraft type equipped with Starlink, less than eight months after finalizing a deal with SpaceX…
Aeroitalia receives its first Embraer E190 on lease to expand route network
As part of the carrier’s ongoing strategy to expand its presence on domestic and international routes, private Italian airline Aeroitalia has unveiled the latest addition to its fleet in the…
China’s COMAC delivers first C909 aircraft to Lao Airlines, expanding fleet
The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) has announced the delivery of the first C909 aircraft to Lao Airlines on March 30, 2025. This marks the first time a China-made…
FAA curtails private aircraft ‘stalking’ with plan to protect owner’s identity
Social media accounts that track celebrities and politician’s flights on private aircraft may find the process becoming more difficult as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces…
FL Technics nears completion of new Punta Cana facility
FL Technics, a global MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) provider and subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, is expanding its global footprint by establishing a new aircraft maintenance…
ITA Airways moves to Lufthansa terminals in Frankfurt and Munich airports
Germany’s Lufthansa Group has declared that, from summer 2025, all ITA Airways flights at Frankfurt and Munich airports will be managed from Lufthansa terminals. On March 30, 2025, the…
Virgin Atlantic posts record revenue, almost five-fold operational profit rise
Virgin Atlantic has posted its 2024 financial results, which show an Earnings Before Interest and Tax profit (EBIT) of £230m (US$297 million), an almost five-fold increase over the £48…
Airbus to build Mars lander for safe delivery of rover to Red Planet surface
The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced that it has awarded Airbus the contract to design and construct the landing platform for the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover. From its UK…
United Airlines B737 hits kite while landing at Washington-Reagan Airport
A United Airlines Boeing 737 had a lucky escape after it struck a kite on its final approach to Washington-Reagan Airport (DCA) in the US capital. While there were no injuries caused to anyone…
EHang gets Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to carry people in two Chinese cities
Chinese eVTOL developer EHang announced on March 30, 2025, that two of its subsidiaries, based in Guandong and Hefei respectively, have received an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the…
BOC Aviation orders 70 Airbus and 50 Boeing narrowbodies for further expansion
Singapore-based aircraft leasing firm BOC Aviation has announced a large new order of narrowbody aircraft, with both Boeing and Airbus sharing the spoils of the new contracts. On March 31,…
Italy explores acquisition of Japan’s Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft
Italy is evaluating the procurement of Japan’s Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) for the needs of the Aeronautica Militare. This initiative aims to address the nation’s…
Isar Aerospace Spectrum rocket crashes in 30-second test flight
Isar Aerospace conducted the inaugural test flight of its Spectrum rocket from Norway’s Andøya Spaceport. The 28-meter, two-stage launch vehicle lifted off at 12:30 p.m. local time but…
Delta Airbus A319 has close call with USAF T-38 near Washington DCA
A Delta Air Lines Airbus A319 narrowly avoided a collision with at least one US Air Force T-38 jet near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). On March 28, 2025, Delta Flight 2983,…
