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Russian satellite Cosmos 2553 tied to nuclear space program spins out of control
A Russian military satellite, Cosmos 2553, believed by US officials to be linked to Moscow’s nuclear anti-satellite weapons program, appears to be spinning uncontrollably and may no longer be operational, according to US analysts. Launched on February 5, 2022, just weeks before Russia’s…
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Brizzie-bound: Malaysia Airlines adds new nonstop flights to Brisbane
Coming just days after the carrier announced an increase in services from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney Airport in Australia, Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has announced that it is set to launch direct…
Korean Air steals crown from Lufthansa for longest scheduled B747 passenger route
Korean Air, the national airline of South Korea, has reintroduced its Boeing 747-8i fleet onto the carrier’s nonstop route from Seoul to Atlanta in the US, making it the longest route flown by…
Dominican airline Arajet signs sale-leaseback deal for 5 Boeing 737 MAX 8s
Dominican Republic low-cost airline Arajet has signed a sale and leaseback agreement for five Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets with Dubin-based SMBC Aviation Capital. The two partners…
Death of aerobatic pilot shakes airshow community days before Virginia airshow
Celebrated aerobatic pilot Rob Holland has died in a crash at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton, Virginia, near the Chesapeake Bay. Holland’s aerobatic aircraft, the MX Aircraft…
Munich-bound Lufthansa A380 stops off in Boston after tablet jams in seat
A Munich-bound Lufthansa Airbus A380 was diverted to Boston after departing Los Angeles Airport (LAX), due to an electronic tablet jammed in a business class seat. Lufthansa flight…
Electra Airways and Polish tour company launch new charter airline brand Air 001
Bulgarian ACMI and charter carrier Electra Airways has linked up with Polish tour operator ITAKA to launch a new airline brand called ‘Air 001’, with the intention of offering charter flights…
Cathay Pacific heads to the Lone Star State with new direct flights to Dallas
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific has expanded its network of services to destinations in the US for summer 2025 by adding new direct flights between Hong Kong and Dallas, Texas. The addition of…
United invests in JetZero blended wing body airliner, could order 200 aircraft
United Airlines announced on April 24, 2025, that it has become an investor in JetZero, a US startup developing a revolutionary blended wing body (BWB) airliner. The deal, the total…
French Air Force launches surprise dispersal drill and Sweden deployment
The French Air and Space Force simultaneously conducted two high-profile exercises demonstrating its operational versatility and strategic reach. While one operation tested the force’s…
Leadership change: IndiGo names former FAA head as new Independent Director
Indian carrier IndiGo has appointed Mike Whitaker, the former head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as an Independent Director on its board. InterGlobe Aviation, the parent…
Archer to build first eVTOL hybrid heliport at Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal
Advanced air mobility developer Archer Aviation has received approval to convert the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal helipad into a hybrid heliport for helicopters and eVTOL aircraft. On April…
Thai Airways makes light work of fleet expansion with 2 deals in 2 days
Thai Airways (THAI) has made light work of fleet expansion plans in recent days after the carrier secured 14 Airbus A321neo aircraft in two separate agreements with two different…
Boeing plans to redirect orders destined for Chinese carriers due to tariffs
Boeing has confirmed that Chinese customers are rejecting new aircraft deliveries due to increased tariffs, prompting the planemaker to offer the aircraft to other buyers. This decision…
Airbus to source titanium from Saudi Arabia as part of aircraft deal: Bloomberg
Airbus is turning to Saudi Arabia as a source of titanium, Bloomberg reported. The deal is reportedly part of a broader agreement through which the Kingdom’s national airline, Saudia Group,…
China’s huge AVIC AG600 Kunlong seaplane obtains type certificate
China’s large amphibious aircraft the AVIC AG600 Kunlong received its type certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) on April 20, 2025. The AG600 is the world’s…
Vietnam Airlines secures financial backing to purchase 50 narrowbody aircraft
Vietnam Airlines has secured the backing of Vietcombank with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to purchase 50 narrowbody aircraft. Vietnam Airlines and influential…
Philippine Airlines appoints its first foreign President, Richard Nuttall
Philippine Airlines announced the appointment of its new President, Richard Nuttall, who will officially begin his role on May 29, 2025. British national Nuttall has worked in various airline…
Direct Thailand – US flights to resume as FAA restores Thailand’s safety status
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has upgraded Thailand’s Category 1 International Aviation Safety Assessment rating, which will now allow Thailand-based airlines to fly directly…
EVA Air to launch non-stop B777-300ER service between Taipei and Dallas
EVA Air announced that it will launch non-stop flight services from Taipei’s Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The new route, which…
SAS relaunches inflight dining experience with ‘Flavors of SAS’ concept: photos
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has unveiled a new dining experience to be rolled out across its fleet. Named the ‘Flavors by SAS’, the project is described by the carrier as “a new food and…
