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Success: RTX’s Raytheon completes first flight test for PhantomStrike radar
RTX’s Raytheon has successfully completed the first flight test of PhantomStrike active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar. The test was conducted on its Multi-Program Testbed…
Emirates set to launch daily B777-300ER service between Dubai and Hangzhou
Emirates announced that it will expand its reach into eastern China with daily flights to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) starting July 30, 2025. The new service will operate…
Finnish Air Force F/A-18 Hornet crashes near Rovaniemi, pilot ejects safely
A Finnish Air Force F/A-18C Hornet fighter jet crashed near Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) in northern Finland on the morning of May 7, 2025, at 10:50 local time, the military confirmed. The aircraft…
Trump plans to ‘radically transform’ ATC system after Newark flight disruptions
The Trump administration pledged to “radically transform” air traffic control following telecommunications and equipment issues at the Philadelphia Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON),…
China Southern returns to Perth, completes test flight to Port Vila, Vanuatu
China Southern has set its eyes on the Pacific, having resumed seasonal services to Perth Airport (PER), and also completed a test flight to Bauerfield International Airport (VLI) in Port…
Vintage WW2-era US Navy plane flies from US to UK for series of VE Day events
The world’s last airworthy Douglas R4D, the US Navy version of the Douglas DC-3 commercial airliner or its C-47 military equivalent, has successfully made the long trip from Texas in the…
Qatar Airways on the cusp of Boeing widebody aircraft order: Bloomberg
Qatar Airways is on the cusp of a large Boeing widebody aircraft order that looks set to be announced when President Donald Trump visits the Middle East, according to Bloomberg. …
The 10 cheapest planes you can buy in 2025
Dreaming of owning a plane but reckon you can’t afford it? Think again, because several of the cheapest planes on the market offer real performance, classic charm, and airworthy reliability —…
Canada escalates legal bid to seize Russian An-124 aircraft stranded in Toronto
The Canadian government has taken further legal steps to gain full possession of a Russian Antonov An-124 cargo aircraft that has been stranded at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)…
Thousands strike at Pratt & Whitney after rejecting new employment contract
About 3,000 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) have launched strike action at the Pratt & Whitney plants in Hartford and Middletown,…
Sun Country cuts fleet capacity as aircraft spares shortages continue to bite
Sun Country Airlines, the Minneapolis-based US leisure carrier, has revealed that it is being forced to cut its operational fleet size over the coming months as the company faces ongoing…
Qatar Airways to increase services from Doha to Toronto and Sao Paulo
Qatar Airways announced it will expand its services to North and South America, with increased flights from Doha’s Hamad International Airport (DOH) to Toronto Pearson International Airport…
Warren Buffet: CEO of NetJets owner Berkshire Hathaway confirms retirement
The acclaimed US investor Warren Buffet has announced he will retire from his role as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, the parent company of private aviation firm NetJets. The 94-year-old…
IATA: Air Cargo demand up by 4.4% in March 2025 as jet fuel prices fall
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its latest data relating to global air demand for March 2025. The figures show that the industry continues to grow despite…
Philadelphia ATC take leave to ‘recover from stress’ after Newark flight chaos
Air traffic controllers at the Philadelphia Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) have taken time off to “recover from the stress of multiple recent outages” at Newark Liberty International…
Gulf Air expected to announce new US flights after DoT grants operating permit
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain in the Middle East, is expected to announce a resumption of services between its home country and the United States shortly. Rumours of the carrier’s…
JetBlue sells off startup investment arm to focus on ‘core airline operations’
In a bid to focus on “core airline operations” US airline JetBlue has sold off its startup investment division, JetBlue Ventures, to SKY Leasing. The New York-based carrier announced on…
Qantas offers two new international A330 routes from Western Australia
Qantas has announced a major expansion from its base in Perth in Western Australia, with the introduction of two new international routes from the city. Johannesburg in South Africa and…
Air New Zealand unveils fully redesigned Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Air New Zealand unveiled its newly retrofitted Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which will be ready for booking starting May 7, 2025. The aircraft, with registration ZK-NZH, is currently in Auckland…
Airports around the world go full Force to celebrate May the 4th
On May 4, 2025, airports around the world celebrated Star Wars Day with full costumes, props, and parades. Observed annually on the 4th of May, Star Wars Day is an informal occasion to…
