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Ex-French Navy pilot investigated for alleged intelligence sharing with China
A former French Navy fighter pilot is under formal investigation for suspected intelligence cooperation with China, following trips to the country in 2018 and 2019 that have raised alarms within France’s defense authorities. According to French investigative outlet Le Canard Enchaîné, the pilot,…
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United flies WWII veterans to Manila to mark 80th year of Philippine liberation
United Airlines flew two World War Two veterans to Manila International Airport (MNL) as the country marks its 80th year of liberation. World War Two Army veteran John Hodges, aged 101, and…
Airbus selects VAS for Lufthansa and Malaysia Airlines A380 teardowns
Airbus has selected VAS Aero Services for the teardown of three A380 aircraft, two of which were previously operated by Lufthansa and one by Malaysia Airlines. According to VAS, used…
Emirates boss opines on world economic upheaval and effect on airline industry
The president of Dubai-based Emirates Sir Tim Clark has voiced his concerns about the ongoing turmoil in world trade and the likely impact of widescale tariffs on international commerce and…
RAAF deploys C-27J Spartan carrying 5,000L aviation fuel for flood relief
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) rapidly deployed one of its C-27J Spartan transport aircraft carrying 5,000 liters of aviation fuel to help in rescue operations across flood-stricken…
Summer in Savannah: Spirit Airlines opens up new routes from Georgia airport
2025 has been quite the year for US-based budget carrier Spirit Airlines. Not only has the company emerged from bankruptcy protection, but it has also lost its CEO Ted Christie. However,…
Bombardier readies to unleash the Global 8000 as aircraft enters final stages
The first Bombardier Global 8000 production aircraft is progressing through final assembly with entry into service firmly planned for later this year. In an update on April 8,…
AURA AERO delivers first INTEGRAL R aircraft to launch customer Dijon Voltige
French startup AURA AERO announced on April 8, 2025, that it had delivered the first INTEGRAL R light training aircraft to launch customer Dijon Voltige. This delivery marks an…
Japan Airlines B737 lines up with runway edge lights, aborts take-off
A Japan Airlines Boeing 737-800 operating a domestic flight within Japan reportedly lined up with the runway edge lights in error, causing damage to the lighting and leading to an aborted…
Summer season 2025 looking bright says Icelandic carrier PLAY Airlines
Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY Airlines has forecasted that the carrier is in for a strong northern summer season in 2025, as it released its latest traffic figures for March 2025. With a new…
RTX’s Collins Aerospace shows Prime wheelchair with improved features at AIX2025
RTX’s Collins Aerospace recently showcased the improved features of its Prime wheelchair seating solutions at the 2025 Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg (AIX2025) Collins Aerospace’s…
Hundreds sign petition to boycott budget carrier Avelo over deportation flights
US low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines is facing backlash after reaching an agreement with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to operate federal deportation flights. The flights,…
Spirit Airlines CEO Ted Christie resigns after carrier emerges from bankruptcy
Ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has announced that its President and CEO Ted Christie has resigned from his role less than a month after the airline exited Chapter 11…
Red Arrows join Frecce Tricolori in dazzling Italian flypast for King Charles
In a dazzling flypast display, the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Red Arrows and Italy’s Frecce Tricolori combined to officially mark the state visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla in Rome. …
RECARO showcases advanced configurations on R7 business class seats at AIX 2025
Aircraft seating manufacturer RECARO showcased advanced configurations of the R7 Business Class seat at the 2025 Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX 2025) in Hamburg, Germany, including additional…
Airbus links up with Amazon to provide airlines with satellite connectivity
At this year’s Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg, Germany, Airbus has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amazon to provide its airline customers with satellite inflight…
Unum unveils first customers for state-of-the-art business class seat
UK-based aircraft seating startup Unum has announced Angolan flag carrier TAAG as the launch customer for its new Unum One business class seat and Spanish airline Wamos Air as the first…
Corporate jet skids off runway in Oregon, crashes into water
A small corporate aircraft ran off the end of the runway while landing at Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH) in North Bend, Oregon, and unintentionally skidded into Coos Bay. The…
Qatar Airways to begin A350 Starlink rollout as Boeing 777 install nears finish
Qatar Airways will begin installing Starlink Wi-Fi on its fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft in April 2025, after successfully introducing the technology on 80% of its Boeing 777s. On April…
The curious story of why Savannah Airport’s main runway contains human graves
Today’s modern international airport may boast about its range of facilities, its expansive route network served by a range of airlines, or other aspects that make the airport unique among its…
Ryanair embroiled in geopolitical dispute over flights serving Western Sahara
Ryanair has unwittingly found itself embroiled in a geopolitical war of words over its flights that operate from Madrid in Spain and the island of Lanzarote to the disputed territory of…
