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South Korea orders inspection of all Boeing 737-800s after Jeju Air crash
The government of South Korea has ordered the inspection of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operated by domestic airliners after 179 passengers died when a Jeju Air aircraft crashed during an emergency landing at Muan International Airport (MWX) on December 29, 2024. The announcement was made by Joo…
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Ranked: Top 10 fastest fighter jets in the world in 2025
When it comes to aerial combat, speed counts. Whether it’s an air superiority fighter designed to dominate the aerial battlefield, an interceptor optimized for climb, or a long-range…
Azerbaijan Airlines crash in Kazakhstan: Putin confirms Russian air defense active
An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer E-190 aircraft crashed in western Kazakhstan on December 25, 2024, killing 38 people and leaving 29 survivors. The aircraft registered 4K-AZ65 carried 62…
Top 10: The busiest domestic flight routes in the USA in 2024
OAG has released the details of the busiest routes in the world in 2024, and the US has been very busy. Across the top 10 busiest routes, more than 30 million seats were offered by airlines…
Cebu Pacific receives 17th aircraft delivery for 2024: Airbus A321neo
Cebu Pacific has ended the year on a high note, receiving its latest aircraft delivery, a 236-seater Airbus A321neo. The aircraft touched down in Manila International Airport (MNL) on December…
Iraq to purchase KUH-1 Surion helicopters from Korea Aerospace Industries
South Korean defense firm and manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has announced the signing of a KRW 136 billion ($93.7 million) deal to export the Korean Utility Helicopter(KUH)…
China tests out 2 ‘flying wing’ 6th generation fighter jets on Boxing Day
While much of the world was recovering from Christmas Day overindulgence, China was offering a glimpse of not one but two 6th generation fighter jets. On December 26, 2024, images began to…
Azerbaijani gov’t confirms Russian missile downed Azerbaijan Airlines: report
The Azerbaijan government believes that a Russian surface-to-air missile caused an Azerbaijan Airlines E190 aircraft to crash in Aktau, a city located in Southwest Kazakhstan. This was…
The aircraft concepts reimagining the future air cargo industry
New air freight and air cargo aircraft concepts are being driven by the need to find cheaper ways to move goods and a desire to use more eco-friendly ways to transport products from A to B in…
Top 10: The world’s busiest flight routes in 2024
Air traffic has been steadily picking up since the pandemic disruption, with ACI reporting that it finally exceeded pre-pandemic levels in the first half of 2024. Connections that were…
The most memorable (and forgettable) Christmas aircraft liveries and designs
Special themed liveries have become an important mainstay of the aviation industry, with airlines keen to promote their latest dazzling paint job in some partnership with the new hit Hollywood…
A Christmas miracle: Flying taxi manufacturer Lilium saved at final hour
A last-minute rescue may have saved innovative startup Lilium, as the company has announced a rescue deal with a consortium of European and North American investors. “We are very pleased to…
Christmas 2024: How are airlines around the world celebrating?
The big day is nearly here, and air travelers all over the world are braving the crowds to jet off and spend time with their families. In the US, the Transportation Security…
Thousands track Santa’s sleigh on Flightradar24 on Christmas Eve
Fans of flight tracking website Flightradar24 will be familiar with many of the icons that appear every day. The service uses different markers for widebodies, narrowbodies, helicopters,…
Christmas Eve travel panic as American Airlines flights briefly grounded
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) initiated a nationwide ground stop for all American Airlines flights on Christmas Eve morning. The administration reports that the grounding was at…
Flight attendant airlifted to hospital as SWISS Airbus A220 cabin fills with smoke
A SWISS Airbus A220-300 made an emergency landing in Graz, Austria, on December 23, 2024, after smoke and fumes filled the cabin. Local press reports one member of the cabin crew was airlifted…
La-Z-Boy petition to ban reclining on airplanes gets almost 200,000 signatures
To recline or not to recline is one of the hottest debates in air travel and contentious for many passengers. So why is a furniture company famed for reclining chairs getting involved?…
Top 10: Most widely used fighter jets in 2025
Thousands of fighter jets will be in active duty across the world’s air forces in 2025, from cutting-edge 5th-generation models like the F-35 to relics of the 1970s such as the Sukhoi Su-24.…
Korean Air celebrates 30 years of connecting South Korea and China
Korean Air has reached a significant milestone: three decades of flying from South Korea to China. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the service, the carrier held commemorative events…
Calculated: How fast Santa flies to deliver all his presents
Each year, Santa Claus must complete his annual task: deliver gifts to every child in the world (so long as they’re not on the naughty list). To achieve this feat in one single night, the man…
RAAF C130-J Hercules completes first ever Christmas airdrop over Palau
A C130-J Hercules military transport aircraft belonging to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has completed its first airdrop over the Republic of Palau. The airdrop was performed on…
