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Trump embarks on new Air Force One project after losing patience with Boeing
Having lost patience with Boeing, President Donald Trump is now embarking on his own Air Force One project to ensure that he has a new 747 operational by the end of the year. According to The Wall Street Journal, President Trump has become increasing frustrated with Boeing over delays to…
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Philippine Airlines and Alaska Airlines forge frequent flyer partnership
Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Alaska Airlines have announced the forging of a frequent flyer partnership, allowing loyalty members of both carriers to earn and redeem miles across each other’s…
Spirit AeroSystems Q1 2025 revenue drops amid Boeing 737 program slowdown
Spirit AeroSystems, a US manufacturer of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, has reported a drop in revenue for the first quarter of 2025 as compared to the same period in 2024,…
Etihad and China Eastern enter joint venture agreement at Arabian Travel Market
Etihad announced that it has entered into a joint venture agreement with China Eastern during the Arabian Travel Market on April 30, 2025. The agreement comes after China Eastern launched its…
Emirates commits to hiring more than 1,500 new pilots within the next 2 years
Emirates announced that it is reaffirming its commitment to welcoming more than 1,500 new pilots within the next two years as part of the airline’s plans for expansion. Since the start of…
Boeing’s futuristic high-speed vertical lift concept clears wind tunnel test
Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing company, has confirmed its high-speed vertical takeoff and landing (HSVTOL) concept has completed stability and control wind tunnel testing. Aurora…
JAL operates 1st flight out of Kansai using domestic SAF under Fry to Fly scheme
Japan Airlines has operated a flight out of Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) using domestically mass-produced Sustainable Aviation Fuel…
Greece signs contract to secure 8 Airbus H215 helicopters to fight wildfires
Airbus Helicopters announced that it has signed a contract with the Hellenic Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection for the purchase of eight H215 helicopters. The helicopters will be…
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary told not to buy Chinese COMAC jets: Reuters
In a letter to the CEO of Ryanair, US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has warned the low-cost carrier against purchasing Chinese-made COMAC jets. The influential Democrat…
Flight chaos at Newark airport linked to ‘staffing issues’ at Philadelphia ATC
Hundreds of flights were delayed or cancelled at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) because of telecommunications and equipment issues at an air traffic control center in…
Practice makes perfect: RAF conducts final rehearsal for VE Day London flypast
Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft of all shapes and sizes have conducted a final airborne rehearsal for a spectacular event that will take place in the skies over Central London on Monday, May 5,…
Korean Air to build $844.11M Air Mobility and Aviation Safety Center in Bucheon
Korean Air has revealed plans to invest US$844.11 million (KRW 1.2 trillion) to establish an Urban Air Mobility and Aviation Safety Research Center in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province. The…
American Airlines to give 1st baby born on May 1, 2025 100,000 AAdvantage miles
American Airlines said that it will give 100,000 frequent flier AAdvantage miles to the first baby to be born in the United States on May 1, 2025. The airline said that this unique gesture is…
Record breaker: Over 1 billion global passengers flown on Boeing 787 Dreamliner
In a record-breaking feat, over one billion passengers from around the world have now flown on Boeing’s illustrious 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Boeing confirmed on April 30, 2025,…
Malaysia Airlines and Atout France sign MoU to boost inbound tourism in France
Malaysia Airlines announced that it entered into a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Atout France to enhance tourism promotion and increase visitor arrivals to Paris. The…
Hawaiian Airlines A330 makes emergency landing in Tokyo after phone catches fire
A Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A330 was forced to make an emergency landing after a passenger’s mobile phone overheated and began emitting a burning odor and caught fire. The fire was quickly…
Top 10 airlines flying to the most destinations in summer 2025
As airline networks continue to evolve post-pandemic, tracking the airlines flying to the most destinations offers a useful lens on global connectivity, market strategy, and fleet deployment.…
Selfridge Air National Guard Base to get 21 Boeing F-15EX jets, Trump confirms
US President Donald Trump announced plans to replace the aging A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan with 21 new Boeing F-15EX Eagle II fighter…
Oman Air cuts 1,000 jobs as part of restructuring efforts to boost efficiency
Muscat-based Oman Air has said it has cut 1,000 jobs in a major restructuring program, including 500 jobs held by ex-pat workers. The cuts, which represent almost a quarter of the airline’s…
London leads the way as Dubai Airport’s top global city destination
More passengers fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to London than any other global city, according to the United Arab Emirates’ aviation powerhouse. Announcing its first quarter…
Greek carriers Aegean and SKY Express both announce strong Q1 results
The two largest airlines in Greece have both posted strong results for the start of 2025. Additionally, both carriers are looking forward to a strong summer season ahead, with higher numbers…
