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Historic WW2 Japanese Mitsubishi Zero performs first flight after restoration
A Mitsubishi A6M3 Zero, the first Model 32 variant to fly since 1945, has successfully completed its first flight after an extensive restoration, according to the Military Aviation Museum, located in Virginia Beach, United States. The former Imperial Japanese Navy fighter took off from Paine…
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Warren Buffet: CEO of NetJets owner Berkshire Hathaway confirms retirement
The acclaimed US investor Warren Buffet has announced he will retire from his role as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, the parent company of private aviation firm NetJets. The 94-year-old…
IATA: Air Cargo demand up by 4.4% in March 2025 as jet fuel prices fall
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its latest data relating to global air demand for March 2025. The figures show that the industry continues to grow despite…
Gulf Air expected to announce new US flights after DoT grants operating permit
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain in the Middle East, is expected to announce a resumption of services between its home country and the United States shortly. Rumours of the carrier’s…
JetBlue sells off startup investment arm to focus on ‘core airline operations’
In a bid to focus on “core airline operations” US airline JetBlue has sold off its startup investment division, JetBlue Ventures, to SKY Leasing. The New York-based carrier announced on…
Qantas offers two new international A330 routes from Western Australia
Qantas has announced a major expansion from its base in Perth in Western Australia, with the introduction of two new international routes from the city. Johannesburg in South Africa and…
Airports around the world go full Force to celebrate May the 4th
On May 4, 2025, airports around the world celebrated Star Wars Day with full costumes, props, and parades. Observed annually on the 4th of May, Star Wars Day is an informal occasion to…
KLM cancels long-haul flights after Boeing 787 maintenance issues ground 7 jets
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has canceled five international flights during the first weekend of May 2025 due to improper maintenance of seven Boeing 787 aircraft. On May 3, 2025, over 650…
Bolivia plane crash – 5 found alive after 2 days in alligator swamp: video
Five people, including a child, survived for over two days in the Bolivian Amazon jungle after their aircraft crashed in a swamp filled with alligators, according to the Bolivian…
Qatar Airways launch special amenity kit, airport lounge for autism month
Qatar Airways has just concluded a month-long series of initiatives and projects for Autism Awareness Month. The airline partnered with Shafallah Center for Persons with Disabilities,…
Historic WWII Spitfire crash-lands in Kent days before end-of-war anniversary
A historic Supermarine Spitfire from World War II made an emergency landing in a field near Kent, United Kingdom, after losing power. This incident occurred just ahead of the 80th…
RAF flypast marks 80th VE Day with Red Arrows, F-35s, and historic Lancaster
The Royal Air Force (RAF) marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day with a low-level flypast showcasing its operational capabilities and historic heritage. On May 5, 2025, six…
Deserted: 5 once-promising airports left abandoned – and the stories behind them
Airports are more than just places where aircraft take off and land. They can also have crucial importance way beyond their own obvious remits. For instance, European airports contribute €851…
Finnair cancels 100 flights as Helsinki Airport faces strike
Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, has warned of the cancelation of around 100 scheduled passenger flights due to an industrial action by the Finnish Aviation Union (IAU) at Helsinki…
Union strikes at Gatwick may impact over 70% of easyJet flights
Travelers flying with easyJet through Gatwick Airport (LGW) in May and June should prepare for severe flight disruptions. Refueling staff and ground workers are planning coordinated strike…
United Airlines reduces Newark flights over ATC issues
United Airlines has decided to cut around 35 daily round-trip flights from its Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) hub. The move comes in response to severe air traffic control staffing…
Ballistic missile strike disrupts operations at Tel Aviv Airport
A ballistic missile launched by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels struck near Israel’s Ben-Gurion International Airport (TLV). The incident caused widespread panic, a temporary suspension of…
Qatar Airways Cargo unveiled as Mammoth Freighters 777-200LRMF launch customer
The first Mammoth Freighters 777-200LRMF will be heading to Qatar Airways Cargo, an agreement having been reached between the airline and lessor Jetran for five aircraft. Qatar Airways Cargo…
Thai Airways celebrates 65 years, unveils upgrades to in-flight products, fleet
As it marks its 65th anniversary, Thai Airways has unveiled a series of updates to its fleet modernization and inflight products and services. Collectively calling the updates ‘The New Worlds…
Video footage captures historic 5th all-female spacewalk on ISS
NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers have successfully completed the fifth all-female spacewalk in history, according to NASA. On May 1, 2025, astronauts McClain and Ayers…
Avion Express begins CEO search for Mexican ACMI start-up airline
Avion Express, a globally leading narrow-body ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) operator, and part of Avia Solutions Group, is beginning preparations to obtain an Air Operator…
