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‘The core values remain’: airBaltic interim CEO Pauls Cālītis on life post-Gauss
In April 2025, following the departure of airBaltic CEO, Martin Gauss, the airline’s COO Pauls Cālītis was announced as interim chief executive, tasked with steadying the ship after his predecessor lost the confidence of the company’s majority shareholder, the Latvian government. “I leave…
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FL Technics Indonesia secures approval for Boeing 737 MAX maintenance Capabilities
FL Technics Indonesia, a leading provider of aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services and a subsidiary of the global aerospace group Avia Solutions Group, has officially…
Pratt & Whitney machinists approve new 4-year contract, end 3-week strike
Approximately 3,000 machinists at Pratt & Whitney in Connecticut have ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement, officially ending a three-week strike. In a statement…
Kenya Airways to expand London operations with new flights to Gatwick Airport
Kenya Airways has announced the commencement of direct flights between the Kenyan capital city of Nairobi and London-Gatwick Airport (LGW) for the summer of 2025. The flights will supplement…
Indonesia eyes more Rafale jets in new defense deal with France
During French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Indonesia on May 28, 2025, French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu signed a letter of intent with his Indonesian counterpart, Sjafrie…
Deutsche Aircraft rolls out D328eco prototype at ceremony in Germany
Deutsche Aircraft has unveiled the long-awaited test prototype (known as ‘TAC1’) of its new generation turboprop aircraft, the D328eco. Building on a strong legacy of German aircraft design…
Papua New Guinea’s Air Niugini places order with Airbus for 2 more A220-100s
Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, has signed a firm order with Airbus for two additional latest generation A220-100 single-aisle aircraft. The new order was…
Astradia star tracker: France’s stealthy GPS alternative for aircraft navigation
As global concerns grow over the vulnerability of satellite-based navigation, French space optics specialist Sodern has introduced a new tool designed to keep aircraft on course even when GPS…
Qantas increases trans-Tasman flights by up to 20% for 2025/26 summer peak
Qantas has announced the launch of additional flights between Australia and New Zealand for the southern hemisphere summer peak, with the airline boosting capacity across the Tasman Sea by up…
Air India tops list of UK’s most delayed airlines for 2024 according to CAA
India’s flag carrier, Air India, has taken the ignominious title of topping a list of the UK’s most delayed scheduled airlines in 2024. In a report compiled by PA Media using data generated by…
Rome’s Fiumicino Airport opens luxury dog hotel as Italy eases pet flight rules
Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) has opened its first-ever luxury hotel for dogs, Dog Relais. Located inside FCO Airport’s terminal, beside the airport’s long-term car park…
India launches AMCA stealth fighter program amid China and Pakistan tensions
India has formally approved the development of its first stealth fighter jet, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), as part of the country’s efforts to modernize its air force and…
Netherlands completes F-16 transfer to Ukraine; Belgium speeds up deliveries
The last Dutch F-16 fighter jets destined for Ukraine have left Volkel Air Base in the Netherlands for Belgium on May 26, 2025, where they will be prepared for delivery to the Ukrainian Air…
Air France redesigns SkyPriority check-in area at Paris CDG Terminal T2E
Customers eligible for Air France’s SkyPriority can expect a more spacious check-in area with better technology at Terminal 2E of Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). The French flag…
AIR demonstrates successful uncrewed eVTOL night cargo flight: video
AIR, a developer of midsize eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aerial vehicles, has announced that it has completed advanced uncrewed nighttime flight demonstrations of its latest…
Vertical Aerospace conducts first VX4 piloted flight in open airspace
Vertical Aerospace has confirmed it has successfully conducted the first piloted flight of its VX4 aircraft prototype in open airspace. The flight, which was pre-approved by the…
Air Arabia to begin accepting cryptocurrency as payment for flight tickets
Middle Eastern low-cost airline Air Arabia has announced a partnership with Mbank to accept payment for travel on the airline’s services using the cryptocurrency AE Coin. The airline states…
United Airlines flight attendant sues Airbus for $30M over alleged cabin fumes
A United Airlines flight attendant has launched a lawsuit against European aircraft manufacturer Airbus, seeking $30 million in compensation. The lawsuit relates to an incident onboard one of…
Air France makes return to Tel Aviv while other European airlines stay away
On May 27, 2025, Air France will officially reinstate nonstop services connecting Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) with Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel. The resumption of the…
From transatlantic glamour to bankruptcy: the turbulent history of TWA
December 2025 will mark the 24th anniversary since the last ever flight operated by the one-time great American icon of commercial aviation, TWA, or Trans World Airlines, to give the carrier…
Australia deploys helicopters to deliver fodder to farmers after major floods
The Minns government, which manages New South Wales (NSW) in Australia, has announced that it is deploying Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopters to deliver emergency fodder to…
