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ICAO holds Russia responsible for 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) concluded that the Russian Federation failed to uphold its obligations under international air law in connection with the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17. The ruling, issued on May 12, 2025, marks the first time…
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Alaska launches daily Seattle-Tokyo A330 service operated by Hawaiian Airlines
Alaska Airlines is expanding its reach into the Pacific Northwest with the announcement of daily flight services from its hub in Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tokyo Narita…
US DOT to establish new communication links to ease Newark delays, says Duffy
Three new communication connections will be established between New York and Philadelphia to address recent radar outages that led to flight delays at Newark Liberty International Airport…
F-15s escort Trump on Air Force One as president arrives in Saudi Arabia: video
President Donald Trump was escorted on Air Force One by the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) as he arrived in Saudi Arabia for a four-day trip around the Middle East. In video shared…
Trump’s new plane: Take a peek inside the Boeing 747-8 private jet
In the wake of extensive delays and budget overruns for the building of two new ‘Air Force One’ 747-8s, the US Department of Defense is preparing to take delivery of a lavishly appointed…
Air France reopens private beach experience for Cannes Film Festival 2025
As an official partner of the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, Air France is reopening a private beach on theCroisette, a tradition the airline has done in the past years in…
NZ and AU Air Force reflect on completion of submarine hunting exercises
“The amount of communication and coordination that occurs in order to find the target safely and effectively is impossible to simulate.” This is how Corporal Ryan Vincent, an Air Warfare…
South Korea pivots from CVX-class aircraft carrier to UAV-focused command ship
The South Korean Navy is reportedly shifting its focus from developing a light aircraft carrier to a next-generation multi-role command ship centered on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). …
Hot air balloon bursts into flames at public event in Mexico; 1 dead, 2 injured
One person has died and two were injured after the hot air balloon they were in caught fire and crashed during a public event in Enrique Estrada, Mexico, according to local officials. The…
Riga airport sees 7% traffic rise, reports 19K flights and 2M travelers in 2025
Riga Airport (RIX) recorded a 7% increase in traffic in the first four months of 2025 compared to the same time last year, serving more than two million passengers and conducting 19,000…
Cathay Pacific officially reopens The Bridge lounge at Hong Kong Int’l Airport
Cathay Pacific announced that its much-loved lounge at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), The Bridge, has officially reopened after a series of updates and upgrades. Occupying a prime…
Vertical Aerospace announces new hybrid eVTOL VX4 to serve more markets
UK-based aerospace company Vertical Aerospace has announced an intention to develop a hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) variant of its yet-to-be-certified VX4 aircraft. The…
Heathrow Airport sees busiest April ever thanks to Easter travel boost
London-Heathrow Airport has recorded its busiest April ever in the airport’s 79-year history. The gateway, located to the west of London, handled almost 7.1 million passengers in April 2025.…
Emirates sets new annual baggage handling record at Dubai International Airport
Middle Eastern airline Emirates has confirmed its busiest-ever year for baggage handling as a further sign that the carrier continues to benefit from soaring global demand for its services.…
Embraer celebrates Hunnu Air’s first E195-E2 flights into mainland China
Embraer has announced that Hunnu Air has begun its first scheduled flights into mainland China using its recently acquired new E195-E2 aircraft. Embraer confirmed on May 11, 2025, that…
Delta and Korean Air invest in WestJet with Air France-KLM also set to benefit
Delta Air Lines and Korean Air have both acquired minority shares in Canadian carrier WestJet, with Air France-KLM also set to benefit from the investment. The two global carriers, who…
Airspace restrictions soften as Pakistan reopens travel following ceasefire
Airspace restrictions put in place by Pakistan and Indian governments have begun to soften following a ceasefire in hostilities over the weekend. On May 10, 2025, Pakistan Airports…
Calls for Trump to ‘get it together’ after new radar outage at Newark Airport
A second radar outage in two weeks at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) has caused alarm after air traffic controllers were reportedly blindsided for 90 seconds. The Federal…
KC-46A Pegasus deliveries set to resume, but vision system delays extend to 2027
Deliveries of the KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling tanker are expected to resume within days, following a months-long suspension due to the discovery of structural cracks. While the resumption…
LEGO sets release date for 2,417-piece Space Shuttle Enterprise-Boeing 747 combo
In homage to NASA’s space travel endeavors, LEGO’s latest aerospace release features the iconic Space Shuttle Enterprise and a Boeing 747 shuttle carrier. Details behind the incredible…
Top 10: The most profitable airlines in the world
How do you make a million dollars running an airline? Start with two million. That’s an old aviation joke, but it still rings true today. The pitfalls facing commercial airlines are…
