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airBaltic denies claims that it purchased Russian fuel in breach of EU sanctions
airBaltic has strongly denied claims made by a news website that it purchased Russian fuel in breach of EU sanctions put in place after the invasion of Ukraine in 2022. In an article on March 13, 2025, Verstka alleged that airBaltic attempted to purchase Russian fuel on 28 occasions between…
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Federal unions sue Trump administration over ‘unlawful’ TSA contract termination
A coalition of unions has initiated a lawsuit against the US Department of Homeland Security and its leadership to stop the Trump administration from “unlawful and unilateral” termination of a…
Digital wings: Breaking aviation’s bureaucratic barriers with technology
AeroTime guest columnist Christian Charalambous is a pilot operating Boeing 767s on global routes and a consultant leveraging his extensive aviation and technology expertise, Christian also…
SYD Terminal 2 to undergo $126M upgrade to get pax fr curb to gate in 15 mins
15 minutes from curbside to the airport gate. That’s the goal that Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is aiming for with its Terminal 2 (Domestic) upgrade. The construction project, which is…
ATR explores untapped potential for regional aviation in growing Vietnam market
Aircraft manufacturer ATR studied the untapped potential for regional aviation in Vietnam’s growing travel market and economy. The Franco-Italian company presented the findings of a…
American Airlines B737 catches fire at Denver Airport, pax evacuated
An American Airlines aircraft caught fire at Denver International Airport (DEN) on the evening of March 13, 2025. The Boeing 737-800 plane, operating as flight AA1006, was en route to Dallas…
Flight attendants urge Asiana, Korean Air to allow them to wear sneakers: report
Female flight attendants from Korean Air have requested to be allowed to wear sneakers during onboard duties, according to a report by The Korean Times. The flight attendants issued the…
Former Volocopter chief test pilot switches to eVTOL rival Vertical Aerospace
Former Volocopter chief test pilot Paul Stone has joined electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) rival Vertical Aerospace in a major boost for the future flight developer. Vertical…
South Korea charges two ROKAF pilots for accidental bombing of village
South Korean military investigators have charged two Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) pilots over the accidental bombing of a village during a joint military exercise with the United…
The day the music died: The Buddy Holly plane crash explained
Immortalized in Don McLean’s hit song American Pie, ‘the day the music died’ is a reference to one of the most tragic events in rock ‘n’ roll history. On February 3, 1959, a Beechcraft Bonanza…
Air France to launch direct A350-900 service between Paris and Riyadh
Air France has announced that it will launch direct flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) and King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The flights…
Donald Trump considers Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford for FAA Chief role
Republic Airways CEO Bryan Bedford has been named as US President Donald Trump’s top candidate for the role of head of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Sources informed Reuters…
Swiss leisure airline Edelweiss receives first A350-900 aircraft
Swiss leisure carrier Edelweiss, which is part of the Lufthansa Group, has received its first Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The aircraft (registration HB-IHF) was picked up by an Edelweiss…
US aviation coalition appeals to Trump for aerospace exception from tariffs
A US aviation coalition is appealing to the Trump administration for an aerospace exception from any future tariffs over concerns for supply chains which rely on global supplies. …
Spirit Airlines exits Chapter 11 with ‘less debt’ after US court approval
Ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has successfully exited Chapter 11 restructuring, having gained “significantly less debt and greater financial flexibility” after a United States court…
AirAsia X launches new direct route from Kuala Lumpur to Karachi, Pakistan
AirAsia X announced it is launching direct flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Jinnah International Airport (KHI) in Karachi, Pakistan. The four-times weekly flights are…
airBaltic posts losses despite strong passenger and revenue growth in 2024
airBaltic posted its 2024 full year financial results on March 12, 2025. Despite showing double digit growth in both passenger numbers and revenue and a relatively stable EBITDA margin,…
Boeing outperforms Airbus in February 2025 deliveries, reports fewer orders
Boeing delivered 44 new aircraft in February 2025, outperforming rival Airbus for the second month in a row. The European planemaker delivered 40 aircraft to customers during the same…
Cathay Group reports $1.27B profit in 2024 due to ‘stronger cargo demand’
The Cathay Group has reported an attributable profit of HK$9.9 billion (US$1.27 billion) for 2024, calling it a “solid financial performance”. This marks an 1.02% rise in net profit against…
Emirates invests $2.4 million to upgrade onboard medical equipment
Emirates has invested more than $2.4 million to upgrade its onboard medical equipment that will allow its passengers to receive speedy medical care in the air. The Dubai-based carrier has…
Southwest ends free checked luggage perk to support business objectives
Southwest Airlines is ending its free checked baggage policy, one of its most well-known perks. In a statement released March 11, 2025, the Dallas-based airline said that as the company is…
