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Airbus surpasses 16,000 aircraft deliveries in latest performance update
In a monumental milestone for the company, European aerospace manufacturer Airbus has surpassed 16,000 aircraft deliveries in its latest performance update. Airbus confirmed on March 7, 2025, that since its inception, 16,028 aircraft have now been delivered with the 16,000th plane (an A321neo)…
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Southwest to close two flight attendant bases amid workforce reduction plan
Southwest Airlines has announced that it plans to close two of its flight attendant bases amid cost-cutting and workforce reduction efforts. The airline declared that it intends to close its…
Philadelphia crash investigation reveals black box not recording audio for years
As part of its investigation into a deadly plane crash in Philidelphia, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has revealed that the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) failed to record the…
SpaceX Starship explodes in space, FAA delays flights due to rocket debris
SpaceX’s Starship spacecraft has exploded in space shortly after taking off from Texas, leading the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reroute or delay air traffic in some areas of…
Air NZ’s Greg Foran to step down from Chief Executive role after five years
Air New Zealand’s Greg Foran announced that he is stepping down from his role as Chief Executive in October 2025. The airline’s chair, Dame Therese Walsh confirmed the news in a press…
Amsterdam and Manchester become IndiGo’s first destinations in western Europe
Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo announced on March 6, 2025, that it has selected Amsterdam (AMS) and Manchester (MAN) as its first two destinations in western Europe. Both services, which…
Kazakhstan’s Air Astana Group grows fleet to 60 with arrival of new A320neo
The Air Astana Group announced that its fleet has grown to 60, following the arrival of a new Airbus A320neo aircraft in Almaty on March 6, 2025. With the latest delivery, the group’s…
Boeing CEO pushes for more open culture, better communication across divisions
Boeing CEO, Kelly Ortberg, has emphasized the need for a more open culture within the company, encouraging employees to share their thoughts and communicate across different departments,…
Leeds-Bradford Airport releases visuals of new terminal expansion: video
Leeds-Bradford Airport (LBA), located in the county of Yorkshire in Northen England, has released new images and a video that showcase the £100 million (£1.27 million) terminal expansion that…
Pilot targeting mistake suspected in South Korean fighter jets village bombing
Several civilians were injured, including four seriously, after Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) KF-16 fighter jets accidentally dropped bombs outside the designated training area during a…
Greek helicopter operator hoper to expand inter-island services for summer 2025
Greek helicopter operator hoper has announced it will be increasing its program of scheduled helicopter passenger services to 15 popular tourist destinations across the Greek Islands during…
Australian airports on lockdown as Cyclone Alfred heads for east coast
A category two storm heading for the east coast of Australia has forced airports to close and airlines to cancel flights in preparation for up to 80 mph winds. Tropical Cyclone…
Teen arrested after attempting to board AU Jetstar flight with loaded shotgun
Victoria Police arrested a teenager at Avalon Airport (AVV) after he attempted to board a flight carrying a loaded shotgun. The incident occurred on the afternoon of March 6, 2025, when the…
SpaceX denies intent to replace Verizon’s $2.4B FAA contract with Starlink
Elon Musk’s space technology company SpaceX has confirmed that recent claims about the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) possibly canceling a $2.4 billion contract with internet provider…
Crew member breaks leg while preventing attempt to open aircraft door midflight
A cabin crew member on a flight from Madrid (MAD) to Caracas (CCS) broke his leg after taking action to restrain an unruly passenger. The incident, in which a passenger with signs of…
US-based ATP Flight School to expand fleet with over 60 new aircraft in 2025
ATP Flight School, the largest provider of commercial pilot flight training services in the United States, has announced it will expand its training aircraft fleet with the addition of 61 new…
Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways stop Mogadishu flights after US Embassy warning
It is understood that Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways have cancelled flights to and from Mogadishu, Somalia, following a warning from the US of a “potential imminent attack” at Aden Adde…
JetZero receives Delta Air Lines backing to develop blended-wing-body airliner
Delta Air Lines announced on March 6, 2025, that it is partnering with JetZero, a US startup that is developing a clean-sheet blended-wing-body (BWB) airliner for 250 passengers. While…
Air France-KLM Group reports revenues up 4.8% in 2024 despite cost headwinds
Air France-KLM Group has released its latest set of figures for both the final quarter of 2024 (4Q24) as well as its full-year results. The results, announced on March 6, 2025, are generally…
Italian aviation regulator grounds seven SkyAlps planes over audit findings
The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) has temporarily grounded seven De Havilland Canada Dash 8-Q400 turboprops flown by regional operator SkyAlps. According to ENAC, the partial fleet…
France buys 22 Pilatus PC-7 MKX aircraft for basic military pilot training
The French Directorate General of Armaments (Direction Générale de l’Armement, DGA) has officially selected the Pilatus PC-7 MKX as the new basic training aircraft for the French Air and Space…
