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International Airlines Group places order for 76 new Boeing and Airbus aircraft
British-Spanish multinational airline holding company International Airlines Group (IAG) has ordered up to 76 new Boeing and Airbus aircraft. In a statement released on May 9, 2025, IAG announced that these new aircraft “will enable IAG’s airlines to grow and replace their long-haul fleets…
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Witnesses heard loud ‘bangs’ before NYC tour helicopter split in three: NTSB
Several witnesses heard loud “bangs” before a New York City tour helicopter “suddenly separated into three major sections” and crashed into the Hudson River, according to a National…
US Air Force seeks to speed up Air Force One delivery as Trump pressures Boeing
The United States Air Force (USAF) is pushing to speed up the delivery of the new Air Force One aircraft as President Trump is growing impatient about receiving a redesigned presidential…
Vietjet and Qazaq Air join forces to launch new airline, Vietjet Qazaqstan
Vietnamese budget carrier Vietjet Air and Kazakhstan’s Qazaq Air have banded together to form a new low-cost airline, Vietjet Qazaqstan. Vietjet Qazaqstan is set to operate a fleet of at least…
Pakistan claims downing of Indian Rafale jets. Here’s what the evidence shows
Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated sharply following a deadly terrorist attack on April 22, 2025, in Pahalgam, which is located in Indian-administered Kashmir. This attack…
Third Super Hornet lost during troubled USS Truman deployment
A US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 11 (VFA-11 “Red Rippers”) fell into the sea on April 6, 2025, during a failed night landing attempt on the USS…
Cathay Pacific accidentally serves wine to toddler traveling in business class
A flight attendant for Cathay Pacific accidentally served wine to a three-year-old boy traveling in business class during a flight. The toddler was traveling with his parents on flight…
Major airlines suspend flights near India-Pakistan conflict zone
A number of major airlines have suspended or rerouted flights to avoid Pakistani airspace following a series of missile strikes by Indian forces aimed at militant infrastructure in both…
Rolls-Royce and Turkish Technic combine to open large engine MRO center in 2027
Rolls-Royce and Turkish Technic have announced plans to open a new state-of-the-art maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility at Istanbul Airport (IST). A special ceremony attended…
Success: RTX’s Raytheon completes first flight test for PhantomStrike radar
RTX’s Raytheon has successfully completed the first flight test of PhantomStrike active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar. The test was conducted on its Multi-Program Testbed…
Emirates set to launch daily B777-300ER service between Dubai and Hangzhou
Emirates announced that it will expand its reach into eastern China with daily flights to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) starting July 30, 2025. The new service will operate…
Finnish Air Force F/A-18 Hornet crashes near Rovaniemi, pilot ejects safely
A Finnish Air Force F/A-18C Hornet fighter jet crashed near Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) in northern Finland on the morning of May 7, 2025, at 10:50 local time, the military confirmed. The aircraft…
Supersonic Concorde ‘Sierra Bravo’ gains French historical monument status
The Concorde named ’Sierra Bravo’ has received historic monument status from the French government in a move designed to recognize the aircraft’s significance to commercial supersonic…
Trump plans to ‘radically transform’ ATC system after Newark flight disruptions
The Trump administration pledged to “radically transform” air traffic control following telecommunications and equipment issues at the Philadelphia Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON),…
Sanaa Airport ‘completely destroyed’ after Israel launches strikes on Houthis
Sanaa International Airport (SAH) has been “completely destroyed” following Israel’s latest round of attacks against Iran-backed Houthis fighters inside Yemen. The Israel Defense…
Historic WW2 Japanese Mitsubishi Zero performs first flight after restoration
A Mitsubishi A6M3 Zero, the first Model 32 variant to fly since 1945, has successfully completed its first flight after an extensive restoration, according to the Military Aviation Museum,…
China Southern returns to Perth, completes test flight to Port Vila, Vanuatu
China Southern has set its eyes on the Pacific, having resumed seasonal services to Perth Airport (PER), and also completed a test flight to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) in Port…
Vintage WW2-era US Navy plane flies from US to UK for series of VE Day events
The world’s last airworthy Douglas R4D, the US Navy version of the Douglas DC-3 commercial airliner or its C-47 military equivalent, has successfully made the long trip from Texas in the…
Qatar Airways on the cusp of Boeing widebody aircraft order: Bloomberg
Qatar Airways is on the cusp of a large Boeing widebody aircraft order that looks set to be announced when President Donald Trump visits the Middle East, according to Bloomberg. …
The 10 cheapest planes you can buy in 2025
Dreaming of owning a plane but reckon you can’t afford it? Think again, because several of the cheapest planes on the market offer real performance, classic charm, and airworthy reliability —…
Canada escalates legal bid to seize Russian An-124 aircraft stranded in Toronto
The Canadian government has taken further legal steps to gain full possession of a Russian Antonov An-124 cargo aircraft that has been stranded at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)…
