France’s BalMan maneuverable high-altitude balloon completes maiden flight
On the night of October 30 to 31, 2024, the BalMan maneuvering balloon, a high-altitude aerostat developed by…
Sydney Airport and Melbourne Airport join forces to fight human trafficking
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) and Melbourne Airport (MEL) have joined forces to launch a marketing campaign to…
Airbus Helicopters announces multiple orders for H125s and H145s
Airbus Helicopters has announced multiple orders for H125s and H145s as the European Rotors trade show in Amsterdam…
Archer deal with Japan Airlines startup includes plans for 100 eVTOL purchase
A new agreement between electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Archer Aviation and a Japan Airlines startup…
Lufthansa’s takeover of ITA Airways hangs in balance as negotiations stall
Merger talks between Lufthansa and Italian airline ITA Airways are reported to have stalled over a request made…
British Airways drops London to Dallas services and cuts Miami flights in 2025
In a move that will take many by surprise, British Airways has revealed plans to discontinue operating direct…
How Virgin Atlantic and Fetcherr are transforming the airline experience with AI
Much has been written about how powerful and transformative artificial intelligence (AI) can be in the domain of…
Lufthansa Cargo strengthens key partnerships in China, signs three MoUs
Lufthansa Cargo is strengthening key partnerships in China by signing three Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with Shanghai Airport…
Icelandair set to commence first Airbus A321LR flights to Europe and US
With the imminent arrival of its first Airbus A321LR due for delivery in November 2024, Icelandair has been…
Air Canada to expand in summer 2025 with new flights to the US and Europe
Air Canada has announced a flurry of new seasonal services for the northern summer 2025 season plus a…
China Airlines nears decision on Airbus and Boeing long-haul jet order: Reuters
Bosses at China Airlines are reportedly nearing a decision over an order for both Airbus and Boeing long-haul…
Airline Pilot Club launches Amelia: AI for aviation recruitment, training
The Airline Pilot Club (APC) is pleased to announce the official launch of Amelia, an Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
New Spanish seaplane operator Isla Air Express prepares to begin flights
Isla Air Express is a new Spanish airline based in Palma de Mallorca and is preparing to begin…
CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL prototype records first lift-off during flight test
The CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL prototype has recorded its first lift-off during the flight test campaign in Donauwörth, Germany. …
Kuwait Airways B777 damaged after boarding bridge collapses at Dhaka Airport
A Kuwait Airways B777-300 aircraft suffered extensive damages when a boarding bridge unexpectedly collapsed at Hazrat Shahjalal International…
Norwegian Group carriers transported 2.6 million passengers in October 2024
Norwegian Group, which includes budget carrier Norwegian and regional airline Widerøe, has reported its latest performance for October…
Medical response firm buys four Airbus helicopter types in 28-strong order
US firm Global Medical Response (GMR) has placed an order for 28 Airbus helicopters comprised of four different…
Akasa Air saw huge revenue growth but overall profitability fell in FY2024
Indian budget carrier Akasa Air has released figures reporting its financial performance for the 2024 financial year (FY24)…