UFO? ULA rocket re-entry provides spectacular sight over Europe’s skies
The sight of a United Launch Alliance (ULA) rocket burning up upon re-entry over the skies of Britain…
Qantas on track for international restart, Darwin in line for London route
Australia’s Qantas still intends to restart international flights from December 18, 2021, with a decision likely coming in two…
Taliban says Kabul airport fully operational, asks airlines to return
The Taliban has asked international airlines to return to Kabul, saying the airport is now “fully operational.”Kabul International…
Airbus inspired by soaring eagles for new shape-shifting wing tech
Airbus is trialing new wing technologies based on how an eagle soars as part of efforts to make…
Volocopter China joint venture with Geely orders 150 electric air taxis
German electric taxi company Volocopter has finalised a joint venture with Geely Technology Group, including an order for…
BA to suspend Gatwick short-haul ops after failing to agree on low-cost unit
British Airways is suspending short-haul operations at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) after failing to come to an agreement…
No survivors in An-26 crash in far east Russia
The crew of an Antonov An-26 that went missing near the city of Khabarovsk in the far east…
Algeria shuts airspace to Moroccan aircraft
Algeria has closed its airspace to all civilian and military Moroccan aircraft, according to a presidential statement, the…
Concerns over rise in space debris keep Airbus exec awake at night
The issue of space junk is keeping Airbus space executive Jean-Marc Nasr awake at night. Nasr, Head of…
airBaltic to recruit pilots, cabin crew again as travel demand improves
Latvian airline airBaltic is planning to hire a total of 300 pilots and cabin crew by summer 2022…
easyJet adds five aircraft to seasonal bases in Spain, Portugal for summer 2022
easyJet will add five more aircraft to seasonal bases in Malaga (AGP), Palma de Mallorca (PMI) and Faro…
Bookings jump for Europe-US routes after plan to ease restrictions
European carriers have seen a much-needed rise in bookings for the United States after the White House announced…
US set to allow vaccinated European, British travelers from November 2021
The United States will allow vaccinated travelers from the UK and Europe from November, it announced on September…
Airlines sees bookings “surge” after UK eases travel restrictions
Airlines and airports have welcomed the news that the UK has eased some of its travel rules for…
Cathay Pacific lowers capacity plans due to ongoing restrictions
Ongoing travel restrictions mean Cathay Pacific is unable to increase its flying activity for the last few months…
Lufthansa Group to raise $2.5B in share sale to repay government loan
Lufthansa Group plans to raise €2.1 billion ($2.5 billion) in a capital increase to repay the government funding…
Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 90 day mission
China has completed its longest crewed space mission. Three astronauts returned to Earth on September 17, 2021, after…
Lufthansa’s final A380 arrives in Teruel for storage
Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA) has waved goodbye to its last Airbus A380. The aircraft, registration D-AIMH, departed Frankfurt (FRA)…