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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 waves of RAF aircraft took to the skies in a commemorative formation that includes both modern combat…
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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…
Philippine Airlines and Alaska Airlines forge frequent flyer partnership
Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Alaska Airlines have announced the forging of a frequent flyer partnership, allowing loyalty members of both carriers to earn and redeem miles across each other’s…
US Army to cut legacy helicopters, scale up drone swarms in aviation overhaul
The United States Army is undergoing sweeping structural and technological changes aimed at transforming the service into a “leaner, more lethal force,” with army aviation at the center of…
Spirit AeroSystems Q1 2025 revenue drops amid Boeing 737 program slowdown
Spirit AeroSystems, a US manufacturer of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, has reported a drop in revenue for the first quarter of 2025 as compared to the same period in 2024,…
Trump embarks on new Air Force One project after losing patience with Boeing
Having lost patience with Boeing, President Donald Trump is now embarking on his own Air Force One project to ensure that he has a new 747 operational by the end of the year. …
The most promising ‘loyal wingman’ military drones in development
As the future of aerial combat moves towards teaming manned and unmanned vehicles, loyal wingman drones are taking center stage. These highly autonomous platforms are designed to operate…
Etihad and China Eastern enter joint venture agreement at Arabian Travel Market
Etihad announced that it has entered into a joint venture agreement with China Eastern during the Arabian Travel Market on April 30, 2025. The agreement comes after China Eastern launched its…
Emirates commits to hiring more than 1,500 new pilots within the next 2 years
Emirates announced that it is reaffirming its commitment to welcoming more than 1,500 new pilots within the next two years as part of the airline’s plans for expansion. Since the start of…
Boeing’s futuristic high-speed vertical lift concept clears wind tunnel test
Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company, has confirmed its high-speed vertical takeoff and landing (HSVTOL) concept has completed stability and control wind tunnel testing. Aurora…
JAL operates 1st flight out of Kansai using domestic SAF under Fry to Fly scheme
Japan Airlines has operated a flight out of Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) using domestically mass-produced Sustainable Aviation Fuel…
Airbus delivers less than 20% of annual aircraft target in first quarter
Airbus has published its latest financial results which show the planemaker delivered less than 20% of its annual commercial aircraft delivery target in the first quarter of 2025. In…
Greece signs contract to secure 8 Airbus H215 helicopters to fight wildfires
Airbus Helicopters announced that it has signed a contract with the Hellenic Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection for the purchase of eight H215 helicopters. The helicopters will be…
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary told not to buy Chinese COMAC jets: Reuters
In a letter to the CEO of Ryanair, US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has warned the low-cost carrier against purchasing Chinese-made COMAC jets. The influential Democrat…
Flight chaos at Newark airport linked to ‘staffing issues’ at Philadelphia ATC
Hundreds of flights were delayed or cancelled at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) because of telecommunications and equipment issues at an air traffic control center in…
Practice makes perfect: RAF conducts final rehearsal for VE Day London flypast
Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft of all shapes and sizes have conducted a final airborne rehearsal for a spectacular event that will take place in the skies over Central London on Monday, May 5,…
Korean Air to build $844.11M Air Mobility and Aviation Safety Center in Bucheon
Korean Air has revealed plans to invest US$844.11 million (KRW 1.2 trillion) to establish an Urban Air Mobility and Aviation Safety Research Center in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province. The…
American Airlines to give 1st baby born on May 1, 2025 100,000 AAdvantage miles
American Airlines said that it will give 100,000 frequent flier AAdvantage miles to the first baby to be born in the United States on May 1, 2025. The airline said that this unique gesture is…
