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The most promising ‘loyal wingman’ military drones in development
As the future of aerial combat moves towards teaming manned and unmanned vehicles, loyal wingman drones are taking center stage. These highly autonomous platforms are designed to operate alongside fighter jets, augmenting mission capabilities while minimizing risks to human life. At a fraction of the…
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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…
Heart Aerospace relocates to California, winds down Swedish operation
Heart Aerospace, one of the most prominent startups working on the development of a hybrid-electric clean-sheet airliner, announced on April 30, 2025, that it is moving its corporate…
ACG signs agreement with Avolon to secure 20 aircraft on lease to 17 airlines
US-based Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has signed a definitive agreement with lessor Avolon to acquire 20 aircraft currently on lease to 17 airlines. The deal announced on April 29,…
Emirates wins big at Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2025
Dubai-based Emirates has bagged itself a string of top trophies at the prestigious Business Traveller Middle East (BTME) Awards 2025 held on April 28, 2025. The airline walked away with four…
Joby Aviation celebrates first piloted transition flight in eVTOL breakthrough
US-based electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) developer Joby Aviation is celebrating a landmark moment in its history after completing its first piloted transition flight. The…
Delta to use loophole to avoid Trump tariffs by re-routing A350 delivery flights
Facing the threat of costly import tariffs imposed by the Trump administration in the US, Delta Air Lines has said it will be using tactics to avoid attracting additional cost when importing…
Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines axe Israel flights, hand back slots
Turkish Airlines and the Turkish-based low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines have announced a decision not to return to serve Israel’s primary airport in the capital, Tel Aviv. The airlines have…
First Amazon Kuiper satellites blast off, Atlas V rocket’s heaviest ever payload
The first batch of Amazon’s Project Kuiper internet satellites have successfully blasted off into space aboard the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket. The 27 Amazon Kuiper…
US Navy F/A-18 falls overboard from USS Truman in Red Sea: What we know
A US Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136 and a tow tractor were lost overboard from USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) while operating in the Red Sea…
Lufthansa Group sees revenues grow and remains positive for rest of 2025
On April 29, 2025, German-based Lufthansa Group reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025 (1Q25). The results show a more positive outlook for the carrier, with revenues…
