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First PIA flight to Paris in four years departs Islamabad after EU ban lifted
The first Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight to Paris in four years has departed Islamabad International Airport (ISB), in the wake of a ban from European Union airspace being lifted last year. The PIA Boeing 777-200ER, registered AP-BGK, left Pakistan on January 10, 2025, just after…
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Cessna 525 Citation explodes after overshooting runway in Brazil, killing two
A Cessna 525 Citation business jet has exploded on a beach in Brazil after overshooting the runway while landing at Gastão Madeira State Airport (UBT) in Ubatuba, São Paulo. The private jet,…
Civilian drone grounds LA firefighting plane after collision over Palisades fire
A Los Angeles aircraft has been grounded and pulled from firefighting service in the United States (US) after being hit by a civilian drone. According to the LA County Fire…
Airline network types: Strategic choices shaping aviation’s future
Co-founder and Principal of Air52 Aviation Consultants, Koen Karsbergen brings over two decades of experience in airline management and strategy to his columns. …
Jetstar Asia to launch direct A320 flights between Singapore and Labuan Bajo
Jetstar Asia has announced that it is soon to launch direct flights between Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Komodo International Airport (LBJ) in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia. The flights are set…
Protecting privacy in executive air travel
Celebrities and high-net worth individuals often seek privacy to evade celebrity gossip press, unwanted attention, or security risks. Serving such exclusive clientele, private aircraft always…
Fuel tank from F-16 fighter jet falls in residential area near Eglin Air Force Base
A fuel tank from a F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet fell in a residential area in Niceville, Florida, near Eglin Air Force Base on January 7, 2025, at around 11 a.m. local time. …
Turkish Airlines flew 83.4M passengers in 2024, a rise of 2.1% over 2023
The number of passengers carried by Turkish Airlines reached 83.4 million in 2024, a figure which represents an increase of 2.1% year-on-year, according to a statement issued by the national…
Riyadh Air prepares for the arrival of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Saudi startup airline Riyadh Air has announced that it is preparing for the arrival of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The leased aircraft, painted in the airline’s pearl…
US Army awards Airbus US Space & Defense $315M contract for UH-72 Lakota Support
Airbus US Space & Defense has been awarded a $315M contract by the US Army for support services relating to its UH-72 Lakota helicopters. The deal, valued at $315,043,393, includes…
Cathay Pacific to resume Rome flights, grows 2025 European network to 12 cities
Cathay Pacific announced on January 8, 2025, that its global network will be expanded further in 2025 with the launch of direct flights between Hong Kong and Rome. Commencing on June 5, 2025,…
ANA: first Japanese carrier to get IATA CEIV lithium batteries certification
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has received certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Lithium Batteries (CEIV). The…
Top 10 biggest passengers planes in the world in 2025
The world’s biggest passenger planes are decreasing in number. The pandemic pause in the early 2020s gave airlines an opportunity to phase out older and less efficient aircraft, with many…
Delta Air Lines begins centenary year with Airbus innovation partnership
Delta Air Lines has announced a new partnership with aerospace giant Airbus as part of its 100th-anniversary celebrations marking 100 years since it was incorporated. At the CES 2025…
Southern California wildfires disrupt US flights; airlines issue travel warnings
Strong winds are intensifying wildfires currently burning in Los Angeles and other areas of Southern California, causing flight disruptions and cancellations at local airports. The…
Recruitment drive: Lufthansa Group to hire an additional 10,000 staff in 2025
The Lufthansa Group has announced it will recruit a further 10,000 new employees in 2025 as the airline group continues to focus on its ‘Turnaround’ efficiency program. The program was…
Military and civilian air assets scramble to stop California fires
The huge fires devastating parts of Los Angeles, California, have prompted the activation of numerous air assets in order to try to contain the advance of the flames. A statement…
Sale and leaseback: Southwest sells 36 Boeing 737s, United buys 18 Embraer E175s
Southwest Airlines is selling 36 Boeing 737-800s and United Airlines is buying 18 Embraer E175s, as both carriers enter new sale and leaseback agreements. in a statement and SEC…
China Airlines plans to give its employees 6.6 month annual bonus: report
Employees of China Airlines could receive more than six months’ worth of salary as their annual bonus. A report by local media outlet Focus Taiwan suggests that the Taiwanese flag carrier…
Private seaplane crashes into water near Perth: pictures
A private seaplane has crashed into the water during a take-off attempt near Rottnest Island, killing three people on board, WA Premier Roger Cook has confirmed. On January 7,…
Dubai-owned DAE signs deal to buy rival lessor Nordic Aviation Capital
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of rival Irish lessor Nordic Aviation Capital. The Dubai-owned lessor confirmed on January 7, 2025,…
