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Senator hatches plan to derail President Trump’s Air Force One ‘bribe’
The top Democrat senator, Chuck Schumer, is devising a plan to prevent President Donald Trump from accepting a controversial Boeing 747-8 gift from the Qatar government. On May 19, 2025, Senator Schumer said he would introduce a bill that would “prohibit any foreign aircraft from being…
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‘Strongest results’: Qatar Airways Group posts $2.15B profit for FY 2024/25
Qatar Airways Group has posted a profit of US$2.15 billion (QAR7.85 billion) for the fiscal year 2024–2025, an increase of more than US$0.5 billion (QAR1.7 billion) recorded the year before.…
Vietjet Air to transfer up to 50 new Boeing 737 MAXs to Thailand-based subsidiary
Amid a round of rapid growth and the development of international expansion plans, Vietnamese private budget carrier Vietjet Air has announced an agreement with Boeing to transfer up to 50…
Ukrainian drone strike destroys Russian radar on Black Sea gas platform: video
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has targeted radar equipment on the Boyko Towers, offshore gas platforms located in the Black Sea. The Boyko Towers were among the offshore…
Multiple flights grounded at Paris Orly after air traffic control breakdown
Hundreds of flights have been delayed or cancelled at Paris Orly Airport (ORY) after air traffic control systems experienced a breakdown. On May 18, 2025, Aéroports de Paris (ADP), which…
Boeing may see all 737 MAX death charges dropped amid uproar from families
On May 16, 2025, families of the 346 victims killed in the Boeing 737 MAX 8 crashes were informed by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) that it may drop all criminal charges against Boeing…
Lufthansa inflight drama as co-pilot faints after captain leaves cockpit: report
A report has come to light in the German media concerning a major flight safety issue that affected a Lufthansa flight from Germany to Spain in February 2024. The report published by the…
Poland seizes sanctioned Boeing aircraft tires en route to Belarus, Russia
Polish customs officials intercepted five tons of aircraft tires intended for Boeing civilian aircraft, which were suspected to be a violation of European Union sanctions. The seizure was…
Etihad heading to North Carolina with new direct B787 services to Charlotte
Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways has announced the launch of nonstop flights from Abu Dhabi to Charlotte, North Carolina, one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United…
Boeing marks 30th anniversary of first 777 delivery
On May 15, 2025, Boeing marked the 30th anniversary of the first Boeing 777 delivery, to United Airlines. That first delivery of the aircraft which would soon become Boeing’s flagship model…
Five dead as two helicopters collide mid-flight in Finland
Five people died in Finland when two helicopters collided mid-flight on May 17, 2025. The accident happened near Eura airfield, in southwestern Finland, around midday local time. …
Cockpit camera captures the moment a Robinson R44 helicopter ditches in ocean
Cockpit camera footage has emerged online of the moment a Robinson R44 Clipper light helicopter ditched in the sea off the coast of Ecuador on May 15, 2025. The helicopter was operating…
Turkish firms hit by India-Pakistan fight: airport and airline ties under review
Turkish interests in the growing Indian commercial aviation industry have been seriously impacted as a result of the recent fighting between India and Pakistan. The continued activity of…
Two Alaska Airlines B737 aircraft clip wings at Seattle-Tacoma airport
Two Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft clipped their wings at Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) airport on May 17, 2025, as they prepared to depart for their respective destinations. Flights AS1190…
Evia Aero inks deal for Stralis hydrogen-electric regional aircraft
German startup Evia Aero is moving ahead with its plans to launch a sustainable regional airline in Europe using zero-emissions aircraft. Evia Aera has closed a deal to acquire six Beech…
Spanish Court rules Ryanair baggage fees unlawful, airline to repay charges
Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline, is facing something of a legal backlash after a Spanish court ruled that the low-cost airline must refund hand luggage fees it unlawfully charged across…
Airbus opens new distribution center to strengthen helicopter support in Canada
Airbus Helicopters has opened a new distribution center in the Niagara area of Canada to strengthen industrial operations and expand spare parts storage capacity. The new 21,000 square…
Archer CEO guests on US talk show to unveil LA28 Olympics air taxi partnership
In somewhat unprecedented scenes the CEO of Archer Aviation, Adam Goldstein, has guested on US TV talk show ‘The Tonight Show’, hosted by Jimmy Fallon, to unveil a partnership with the LA28…
ATR’s quiet triumph: Dominating the skies of the Asia-Pacific region
Ask a random sample of people which city is the European aviation capital, and Toulouse will likely come on top, thanks largely to its association with a world-renowned planemaker. But did you…
Pilots cut off from Denver air traffic control in latest US outage
Pilots flying into Denver International Airport (DEN) were cut off from communicating with air traffic controllers for 90 seconds during the latest US outage, according to the Federal Aviation…
Icelandair announced two new European routes from Iceland: Edinburgh and Malaga
Icelandair has announced a growth of its European network with the inauguration of new scheduled flights from Iceland to Edinburgh in Scotland and Malaga in Spain. The two new destinations…
