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Italian aviation regulator grounds seven SkyAlps planes over audit findings
The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) has temporarily grounded seven De Havilland Canada Dash 8-Q400 turboprops flown by regional operator SkyAlps. According to ENAC, the partial fleet grounding came after a team of its inspectors attended the SkyAlps headquarters between February 26 and 28,…
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PH Air Force grounds FA-50 fighter jet fleet following mountain range crash
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) grounded its fleet of FA-50 fighter jets following a mountain range crash that killed two of its pilots. The FA-50 was first reported missing on March 4, 2025…
US Senator calls for public hearing on Elon Musk’s FAA safety remarks
US Senator Ed Markey is calling for a public hearing to investigate Elon Musk’s recent statements about the safety of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) air traffic control…
Virgin Australia appoints new CEO who began career at America West Airlines
Virgin Australia has appointed its current Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) Dave Emerson as the airline’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following Jayne Hrdlicka’s four-year tenure in the…
FAA investigates false midair collision alerts near Washington Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is looking into why several commercial flights preparing to land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) received midair collision warnings…
RAAF, USAF, JASDF celebrate success of trilateral warfare capabilities exercise
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), US Air Force (USAF), and Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) have celebrated the success of trilateral warfare capabilities as Exercise Cope North 2025…
American Airlines petitions US Supreme Court over Northeast Alliance partnership
American Airlines has requested that the US Supreme Court evaluate its blocked Northeast Alliance (NEA) partnership with JetBlue, arguing that competition “is not sufficient to declare a joint…
Air Astana launches direct A321LR service from Almaty to Da Nang, Vietnam
Air Astana has announced that it will launch direct flight services from Almaty International Airport (ALA) to Da Nang International Airport (DAD) in Vietnam. The twice-weekly flights will be…
Saudi Arabia hands out licenses for industrial aerospace projects
Recently Saudi Arabia has been making headlines thanks to the bold plans it has devised for its aviation sector. Within the framework of the kingdom’s Vision 2030, up to $100 billion is…
FAA orders CFM56 engine nacelle modifications after fatal Southwest incident
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is to issue airworthiness directives (ADs) to US airlines concerning the engine nacelles on older generation Boeing 737 airplanes. It is hoped that…
Philippine Air Force FA-50 fighter jet disappears during tactical operation
A Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50 fighter jet has disappeared during an overnight tactical operation. The PAF confirmed the news on March 4, 2025, adding that the aircraft lost…
NASA captures the exact moment Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 smashes sound barrier
In a stunning, glowing image, NASA has captured the moment that Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 demonstrator broke the sound barrier in tests last month. During a supersonic flight test over the…
Turkish Airlines soars to post robust 2024 financial performance
On March 4, 2025, Turkish Airlines announced its 2024 full year financial results, which show a US$2.4 billion net profit. Part of these funds will go straight to shareholders, since the…
Loganair set to open Southampton Airport base and new routes from October 2025
Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, has announced that it will be opening its tenth UK base at Southampton Airport (SOU) in October 2025. In a statement issued by the airline on March…
Air India announces Tokyo airport switch, enhanced codeshare with All Nippon
Air India has announced that it will be scaling up its direct non-stop services between Delhi and Tokyo for the northern summer season of 2025. Commencing on March 31, 2025, the Indian flag…
The role of cabin crew in mitigating pilot fatigue and enhancing flight safety
Fatigue poses an important safety risk, especially in aviation, where tasks are conducted around the clock. Psychologist PhD John A. Caldwell noted that pilots’ fatigue has been a…
First commercial mission of the European rocket Ariane 6, postponed
The launch of the European rocket Ariane 6, which was planned for 1.24pm local time from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, has been postponed due to a reported “anomaly on the…
Revealed: The safest airlines in the US in 2025
With the recent spate of incidents, it would be easy to think aviation is becoming less safe. But in reality, flying is one of the safest ways to travel and, thanks to a new report, we can now…
AU Air Force, Navy rescue Lithuanian hit by cyclone while rowing Pacific Ocean
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Royal Australian Navy successfully rescued an adventurer who encountered a cyclone while rowing across the Pacific Ocean. Lithuanian national Aurimas…
Alaska Airlines flight attendants secure new three-year contract
More than 6,900 Alaska Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA), have ratified a new three-year contract. On February 28, 2025, the airline…
Emirates becomes first in Middle East to offer daily Dubai-Shenzhen flights
Emirates will be the first airline from the Middle East to offer daily non-stop flights between Dubai and Shenzhen starting in summer 2025, expanding its reach into mainland China. In a…
