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FBI to search for drone operator that hit Canadair firefighting plane in LA
FBI investigators are searching for the operator of a private drone that collided with a firefighting aircraft while it was helping to fight wildfires in Los Angeles, California. The Canadair CL-415 ‘Super Scooper’ was struck on January 9, 2025, at 13:30, local time, while it was…
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South Korea inspects landing aid installations following Jeju Air accident
Aviation authorities in South Korea have reported that seven out of 14 South Korean airports inspected to date have been found to have installed concrete structures similar to those involved…
American joins drive to better identify potential human traffickers and victims
Thousands of American Airlines staff will be trained to better identify potential human traffickers and victims after the US carrier confirmed it was joining the government’s Blue Lightning…
Jeju Air black boxes fail to record final four minutes of flight data before crash
The Jeju Air black boxes aboard a Boeing 737-800 that crashed at Muan International Airport (MWX) on December 29, 2024, failed to record the final minutes of flight data. According to…
Kenya Airways hauls retired Boeing 737 through Nairobi to new school home
The fuselage of a retired Kenya Airways Boeing 737-700 NG has arrived at its new home after being transported on Nairobi roads to Mangu High Schoo The Kenya Airways Boeing 737…
FAA says up to 574 Boeing 767 aircraft may require landing gear inspections
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced that up to 574 Boeing 767 aircraft may require landing gear inspections as part of an Airworthiness Directive (AD). The AD, issued…
Australia discovers intact WW2 aircraft during routine hydrographic survey
The Australian Hydrographic Office has made a historical discovery during a routine hydrographic survey off the coast of Darwin, in the Northern Territory. The Office, which operates…
Turboprop lessor Abelo converts STOL order into regular ATR 42-600, ATR 72-600s
Leasing firm Abelo announced on January 10, 2025, that it has converted the entirety of an outstanding order for ten ATR 42 STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) turboprop aircraft into an equal…
US Navy to integrate LRASM anti-ship missile on F-15E/F-15EX fighters
The US Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has announced its intent to negotiate a sole-source contract with Lockheed Martin for the integration of the LRASM (Long-Range Anti-Ship…
First PIA flight to Paris in four years departs Islamabad after EU ban lifted
The first Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight to Paris in four years has departed Islamabad International Airport (ISB), in the wake of a ban from European Union airspace being lifted…
Fiji Airways welcomes two new ATR aircraft, debuts new Fiji Link uniforms
Fiji Airways has welcomed two ATR aircraft to its fleet, enhancing its reach and connectivity across Fiji and the South Pacific. The first of the new ATRs arrived on December 29, 2024, with…
Airbus describes 2024 as ‘good year’ despite missing delivery target
Airbus’ CEO of Commercial Aircraft, Christian Scherer, has described 2024 as a “good year” for the company, despite just falling short of its delivery target over the 12 months. On…
Cessna 525 Citation explodes after overshooting runway in Brazil, killing two
A Cessna 525 Citation business jet has exploded on a beach in Brazil after overshooting the runway while landing at Gastão Madeira State Airport (UBT) in Ubatuba, São Paulo. The private jet,…
Civilian drone grounds LA firefighting plane after collision over Palisades fire
A Los Angeles aircraft has been grounded and pulled from firefighting service in the United States (US) after being hit by a civilian drone. According to the LA County Fire…
Stratolaunch to test Talon-A hypersonic vehicle from Spirit of Mojave 747
Stratolaunch has announced plans to launch its reusable Talon-A hypersonic testbed aircraft from the Spirit of Mojave, a modified Boeing 747, under a new $24.7 million agreement with the…
Airline network types: Strategic choices shaping aviation’s future
Co-founder and Principal of Air52 Aviation Consultants, Koen Karsbergen brings over two decades of experience in airline management and strategy to his columns. …
airBaltic unveils competition-winning livery on 50th Airbus A220-300: images
airBaltic has unveiled a specially designed livery for the carrier’s soon-to-be-delivered 50th Airbus A220-300 at the planemaker’s Mirabel final assembly plant in Canada. The livery is the…
Jetstar Asia to launch direct A320 flights between Singapore and Labuan Bajo
Jetstar Asia has announced that it is soon to launch direct flights between Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Komodo International Airport (LBJ) in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia. The flights are set…
Protecting privacy in executive air travel
Celebrities and high-net worth individuals often seek privacy to evade celebrity gossip press, unwanted attention, or security risks. Serving such exclusive clientele, private aircraft always…
Fuel tank from F-16 fighter jet falls in residential area near Eglin Air Force Base
A fuel tank from a F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet fell in a residential area in Niceville, Florida, near Eglin Air Force Base on January 7, 2025, at around 11 a.m. local time. …
Turkish Airlines flew 83.4M passengers in 2024, a rise of 2.1% over 2023
The number of passengers carried by Turkish Airlines reached 83.4 million in 2024, a figure which represents an increase of 2.1% year-on-year, according to a statement issued by the national…
