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Italy explores acquisition of Japan’s Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft
Italy is evaluating the procurement of Japan’s Kawasaki P-1 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) for the needs of the Aeronautica Militare. This initiative aims to address the nation’s gap in anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capabilities, which has persisted since the retirement of the Breguet BR…
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RAF brings curtain down on 54 years of Puma flying with UK-wide flypast: video
March 26, 2025, marked the official end of Airbus Puma helicopters operating for the UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF), bringing the curtain down on over five decades of active flying for the UK…
Musk’s DOGE team not involved in Starlink terminal decisions, FAA Head clarifies
Acting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Christopher Rocheleau has clarified that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, was not involved in the…
Skilled labor shortages derail Tu-214 manufacturing targets, Russian media says
Russian state-owned technology corporation Rostec is experiencing substantial delays in its attempt to reactivate serial production of the Tu-214 mid-sized airliner. Production is…
Porter Airlines partners with Pascan Aviation to boost regional links in Quebec
Canadian boutique operator Porter Airlines has announced a new partnership with the small regional airline Pascan Aviation. The relationship, announced on March 26, 2025, aims to improve…
Cathay Pacific and HK Express to increase mainland China flights in 2025
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific, alongside sister airline HK Express, has announced a raft of frequency increases across 20 destinations on the Chinese mainland to cater to rising demand…
The hangar that shaped aviation: From Santos-Dumont to the private jet-era
AeroTime is excited to welcome Renato Oliveira as a guest columnist. Renato is Operations Director at PVJets Global Private Jets Company, which specializes in charter flights and helicopter…
The remarkable career of Chuck Yeager – the first pilot to fly supersonic
In an age when US-based company Boom Supersonic has recently sent its X-1 experimental aircraft beyond the sound barrier for the first time (January 28, 2025), supersonic air travel is back on…
US Army awards Boeing $240M contract to remanufacture five MH-47G Chinooks
The United States (US) Army has awarded Boeing a $240 million contract to remanufacture five additional MH-47G Block II Chinooks for special ops deployment. The order was negotiated by the US…
Alaska Airlines to begin Seattle to Seoul flights using Hawaiian Airlines A330s
As part of an ongoing expansion program that will also see the carrier head to Tokyo in Japan, Alaska Airlines has announced that it will begin direct nonstop flights between Seattle and Seoul…
Ethiopian Airlines opens pathway to launch eVTOL travel with Archer Aviation
Ethiopian Airlines and the electrical vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer Archer Aviation have signed an agreement that could see the carrier launch air taxi travel in the…
Air Canada to launch seasonal direct Edinburgh-Montreal flights on B737 MAX 8
Air Canada is set to launch a new seasonal route between Canada and Scotland: a direct service between Montréal–Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The flights are…
Iberia unveils new destinations across the Americas for its A321XLR aircraft
Iberia has announced a new batch of routes, including new destinations which will be operated by the state-of-the-art Airbus A321XLR aircraft. Throughout 2025, the extra-long-range…
Somalia reportedly to acquire Turkish T129 ATAK attack helicopters
Somalia is reportedly set to modernize its Air Force fleet by receiving a number of Turkish-made T129 ATAK multi-role attack helicopters. Developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries, the T129…
NTSB chair Homendy warns next aircraft accident is ‘in the data right now’
Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Jennifer Homendy, has appeared before the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) subcommittee, where she was questioned…
Teaser: Transavia shares images of upcoming Airbus A321neo retro jet
At the start of January 2025, AeroTime reported that the Dutch leisure airline Transavia would be unveiling one of its new Airbus A321neos in a special ‘retro jet’ livery during 2025 to mark…
AirAsia A320neo bound for China returns to KL due to damaged duct in one engine
An AirAsia flight bound for Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (SZX) has been forced to return to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) due to an engine issue. Flight AK128…
Cathay Pacific A350 set to perform spectacular flypast over new Kai Tak Stadium
To mark 100 years of Hong Kong’s rich aviation heritage, as well as marking the start of the annual renowned Kong Kong Sevens international rugby tournament, it has been revealed that the…
UK DoT delays granting permission for PIA flights return over safety concerns
The UK’s Department of Transport (DoT) is holding back on granting Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) the permission it needs to resume flights to UK airports. The delay in granting this…
Korean Air and Boeing finally sign off on ‘landmark order’ for up to 50 new jets
Korean Air and Boeing have finally signed off on a long-anticipated order for up to 50 brand-new widebody jets, having first announced the potential agreement at Farnborough Airshow last…
Embraer E195-E2 jet becomes largest aircraft to ever land at London-City Airport
Wednesday, March 26, 2025, marked another milestone in the 38-year history of London-City Airport (LCY), located in the Docklands area of East London just a stone’s throw from the financial…
