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Firefly Aerospace becomes second private company to successfully land on the Moon
Firefly Aerospace has successfully landed its Blue Ghost Mission 1 spacecraft on the Moon, becoming only the second private company in history to achieve this milestone. The historic landing, which was broadcast live, marks a significant step forward for commercial space exploration. After a 45-day…
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Avion Express Brasil obtains AOC
Avion Express Brasil, a fully owned subsidiary of Avion Express and part of Avia Solutions Group, has successfully obtained its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from Brazil’s National…
Cultural diversity in aviation: The benefits, risks, and solutions
Aviation is a global business that brings together professionals from all around the globe. Cultural differences in this industry create both: opportunities and challenges. On one hand,…
Gatwick welcomes government response on second runway despite new decision delay
London-Gatwick Airport (LGW) has welcomed the UK government’s response to its second runway application despite its decision to extend the process. On February 27, 2025, the…
Doubling down on London: Gulf Air announces new Bahrain to Gatwick flights
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced that it will be launching new direct flights between Bahrain International Airport (BAH) and London-Gatwick Airport…
SAS and Air France-KLM expand network with new Brazil, South Africa routes
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS), the flag carrier of Scandinavia, has announced an expansion of its global network by extending its codeshare agreement with Air France-KLM, providing more travel…
FAA considering dropping $2B contract with Verizon in favor of Musk’s Starlink
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed it has begun testing Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink internet system to improve IT networks for managing US airspace. Starlink…
KLM to offer 4% more capacity in 2025 as airline reveals full summer schedule
KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines has revealed it will operate to 161 global destinations during the summer of 2025, with 95 cities in Europe and 66 intercontinental destinations seeing the Dutch…
Joby’s 2024 results show strong cash position as it heads towards certification
On February 26, 2025, advanced air mobility developer Joby Aviation posted its fourth quarter and full year financial results for 2024. The California-based startup, which is still…
Qantas Group reports $1.39B profit in H1 of FT25 due to ‘strong’ travel demand
Australia’s Qantas Group has reported an underlying profit before tax of AUD $1.39 billion (USD $882 million), for the six months that ended December 31, 2024. This is an 11% increase…
Given the green light: Qatar Airways cleared for 25% stake in Virgin Australia
Qatar Airways’ long-awaited purchase of a 25% minority stake in Australian low-cost carrier Virgin Australia has finally been given the green light by the Australian Government’s Foreign…
Sudanese military aircraft crashes on take-off, at least 46 passengers killed
A Sudanese military aircraft carrying senior military personnel has crashed while attempting to take off from an air base located in the northeast of the country. At least 46 passengers and…
Heathrow Airport sees 2024 traffic grow by 6% to a record 83.9M passengers
2024 proved to be a record year for London-Heathrow Airport (LHR), the UK’s busiest air travel gateway. The airport, situated to the west of the English capital city, handled 83.9 million…
Exploring aerobatic flying: entertainment, skill or deadly game?
Many people dream of flying; some wish to make it an art. Compared to the more than 350,000 commercial airline pilots believed to be active worldwide, only a small number of certificated…
Older than Google: A look at Delta’s oldest planes
Delta Air Lines prefers to keep older aircraft operational for longer, and has become renowned for it. Although the fleet has undergone a significant revamp since the pandemic, Delta still…
Emirates SkyCargo goes bigger and bolder with latest livery design
A new Emirates SkyCargo livery featuring a bigger and bolder design has been unveiled on its aircraft for the first time in Dubai. Emirates SkyCargo revealed the latest layout on a…
EVA Air bans use of portable chargers as concerns grow over inflight fire risks
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air has announced it will be prohibiting the use of portable chargers on board all of its flights starting from Saturday, March 1, 2025. The move follows increasing…
Will France deploy Rafale jets armed with nuclear missiles to Germany?
Amid increasing tensions with transatlantic relationships, discussions have arisen about the possible deployment of French Rafale fighter jets to Germany. This move indicates a shift in…
Manchester to become first UK airport to adopt digital hybrid control tower
Manchester Airport (MAN) located in the north of England, and Britain’s third busiest airport in terms of passenger throughput, is to be the UK’s first major international airport to adopt a…
Ryanair expands Belfast summer schedule, criticizes UK labour government
Low-cost carrier Ryanair revealed its summer 2025 schedule for Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland, despite claiming that regional UK travel and tourism is “suffering” due to the new…
LOT soars to new heights with 2024 financial results
LOT Polish Airlines posted its 2024 full-year financial results on February 26, 2025. The Polish flag carrier has recorded one of its highest financial years to date, with revenues of…
