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Joby Aviation teams up with Virgin Atlantic to launch UK’s first air taxi service
In a groundbreaking move set to launch air taxi services in the UK, Joby Aviation has announced a strategic partnership with Virgin Atlantic. The new partnership, which was unveiled on March 15, 2025, marks a significant step toward launching zero-emission, high-speed air taxi services across the…
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Federal unions sue Trump administration over ‘unlawful’ TSA contract termination
A coalition of unions has initiated a lawsuit against the US Department of Homeland Security and its leadership to stop the Trump administration from “unlawful and unilateral” termination of a…
New investigation avenue opens into fatal Washington DC aircraft crash
A US House of Representatives oversight subcommittee has opened an investigation into the military’s use of airspace around Washington DC, following the fatal collision between an American…
Digital wings: Breaking aviation’s bureaucratic barriers with technology
AeroTime guest columnist Christian Charalambous is a pilot operating Boeing 767s on global routes and a consultant leveraging his extensive aviation and technology expertise, Christian also…
SYD Terminal 2 to undergo $126M upgrade to get pax fr curb to gate in 15 mins
15 minutes from curbside to the airport gate. That’s the goal that Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is aiming for with its Terminal 2 (Domestic) upgrade. The construction project, which is…
ATR explores untapped potential for regional aviation in growing Vietnam market
Aircraft manufacturer ATR studied the untapped potential for regional aviation in Vietnam’s growing travel market and economy. The Franco-Italian company presented the findings of a…
American Airlines B737 catches fire at Denver Airport, pax evacuated
An American Airlines aircraft caught fire at Denver International Airport (DEN) on the evening of March 13, 2025. The Boeing 737-800 plane, operating as flight AA1006, was en route to Dallas…
Flight attendants urge Asiana, Korean Air to allow them to wear sneakers: report
Female flight attendants from Korean Air have requested to be allowed to wear sneakers during onboard duties, according to a report by The Korean Times. The flight attendants issued the…
Former Volocopter chief test pilot switches to eVTOL rival Vertical Aerospace
Former Volocopter chief test pilot Paul Stone has joined electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) rival Vertical Aerospace in a major boost for the future flight developer. Vertical…
South Korea charges two ROKAF pilots for accidental bombing of village
South Korean military investigators have charged two Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) pilots over the accidental bombing of a village during a joint military exercise with the United…
The day the music died: The Buddy Holly plane crash explained
Immortalized in Don McLean’s hit song American Pie, ‘the day the music died’ is a reference to one of the most tragic events in rock ‘n’ roll history. On February 3, 1959, a Beechcraft Bonanza…
Air France to launch direct A350-900 service between Paris and Riyadh
Air France has announced that it will launch direct flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The flights…
Donald Trump considers Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford for FAA Chief role
Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford has been named as US President Donald Trump’s top candidate for the role of head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Sources informed Reuters…
Swiss leisure airline Edelweiss receives first A350-900 aircraft
Swiss leisure carrier Edelweiss, which is part of the Lufthansa Group, has received its first Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The aircraft (registration HB-IHF) was picked up by an Edelweiss…
US aviation coalition appeals to Trump for aerospace exception from tariffs
A US aviation coalition is appealing to the Trump administration for an aerospace exception from any future tariffs over concerns for supply chains which rely on global supplies. …
Spirit Airlines exits Chapter 11 with ‘less debt’ after US court approval
Ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has successfully exited Chapter 11 restructuring, having gained “significantly less debt and greater financial flexibility” after a United States court…
Rich pickings as Airbus secures up to 110 helicopter orders at Verticon 2025
Verticon 2025 in Dallas, Texas, has proved to be rich pickings for Airbus with its helicopter manufacturing arm making multiple order announcements. Verticon is widely considered to be…
AirAsia X launches new direct route from Kuala Lumpur to Karachi, Pakistan
AirAsia X announced it is launching direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Jinnah International Airport (KHI) in Karachi, Pakistan. The four-times weekly flights are…
Behind the scenes at Iberia’s MRO division and its quest to expand global reach
The maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) market is experiencing significant supply-demand tensions. The vigorous post-pandemic travel recovery has led airlines to increase fleet…
airBaltic posts losses despite strong passenger and revenue growth in 2024
airBaltic posted its 2024 full year financial results on March 12, 2025. Despite showing double digit growth in both passenger numbers and revenue and a relatively stable EBITDA margin,…
Boeing outperforms Airbus in February 2025 deliveries, reports fewer orders
Boeing delivered 44 new aircraft in February 2025, outperforming rival Airbus for the second month in a row. The European planemaker delivered 40 aircraft to customers during the same…
