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Qatar Airways signs record $200B Boeing deal during Trump’s Doha visit
Qatar Airways has signed a record-setting deal to purchase jets from Boeing during U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to the Gulf nation on May 14, 2025, as part of his Middle East tour. The agreement, signed in Doha in the presence of Trump and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, is valued…
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United Airlines unveils ‘United Elevated’ B787 interior incl new Polaris studio
United Airlines has unveiled its ‘United Elevated’ interiors for its new Boeing 787-9 aircraft to be deployed on long-haul international flights by 2026. The Elevated interior on the 787-9…
‘Mr Lufthansa’: Former CEO and Star Alliance co-founder Jürgen Weber passes away
The former CEO of Lufthansa and co-founder of Star Alliance Jürgen Weber has passed away at the age of 83, the German flag carrier announced. Affectionately known as ‘Mr Lufthansa’,…
Bell Textron Canada delivers 6,000th helicopter, two 412EPXs for Quebec police
Bell Textron Canada has announced the completion of its 6,000th commercial aircraft at its Mirabel Aerospace Centre in Quebec. The milestone was marked on May 12, 2025, at the…
Avelo Airlines faces protest after beginning deportation flights from Arizona
US low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines has begun deportation flights from Arizona, sparking hundreds to gather in protest outside airports in Arizona and Connecticut, alongside a online petition…
Vietnam Airlines resumes twice-weekly Hanoi-Moscow flights after three years
Vietnam Airlines has returned to Russia with the resumption of direct flights between Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO). The…
Alaska launches daily Seattle-Tokyo A330 service operated by Hawaiian Airlines
Alaska Airlines is expanding its reach into the Pacific Northwest with the announcement of daily flight services from its hub in Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Tokyo Narita…
US DOT to establish new communication links to ease Newark delays, says Duffy
Three new communication connections will be established between New York and Philadelphia to address recent radar outages that led to flight delays at Newark Liberty International Airport…
F-15s escort Trump on Air Force One as president arrives in Saudi Arabia: video
President Donald Trump was escorted on Air Force One by the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) as he arrived in Saudi Arabia for a four-day trip around the Middle East. In video shared…
ICAO holds Russia responsible for 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) concluded that the Russian Federation failed to uphold its obligations under international air law in connection with the…
China ends Boeing delivery ban after trade tensions with US ease: reports
A ban on Boeing jet deliveries to Chinese customers appears to have temporarily ended after trade tensions between China and the US eased, according to Bloomberg. The news outlet…
JetBlue teams up with Dunkin’ to introduce special livery Airbus A320: photos
JetBlue has teamed up with Dunkin’ (formerly Dunkin’ Donuts) to introduce a special Dunkin’ themed livery on one of its Airbus A320-200 aircraft, to commemorate the longstanding commercial…
Trump’s new plane: Take a peek inside the Boeing 747-8 private jet
In the wake of extensive delays and budget overruns for the building of two new ‘Air Force One’ 747-8s, the US Department of Defense is preparing to take delivery of a lavishly appointed…
Air France reopens private beach experience for Cannes Film Festival 2025
As an official partner of the 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, Air France is reopening a private beach on theCroisette, a tradition the airline has done in the past years in…
NZ and AU Air Force reflect on completion of submarine hunting exercises
“The amount of communication and coordination that occurs in order to find the target safely and effectively is impossible to simulate.” This is how Corporal Ryan Vincent, an Air Warfare…
South Korea pivots from CVX-class aircraft carrier to UAV-focused command ship
The South Korean Navy is reportedly shifting its focus from developing a light aircraft carrier to a next-generation multi-role command ship centered on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). …
Hot air balloon bursts into flames at public event in Mexico; 1 dead, 2 injured
One person has died and two were injured after the hot air balloon they were in caught fire and crashed during a public event in Enrique Estrada, Mexico, according to local officials. The…
Riga airport sees 7% traffic rise, reports 19K flights and 2M travelers in 2025
Riga Airport (RIX) recorded a 7% increase in traffic in the first four months of 2025 compared to the same time last year, serving more than two million passengers and conducting 19,000…
Cathay Pacific officially reopens The Bridge lounge at Hong Kong Int’l Airport
Cathay Pacific announced that its much-loved lounge at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), The Bridge, has officially reopened after a series of updates and upgrades. Occupying a prime…
Vertical Aerospace announces new hybrid eVTOL VX4 to serve more markets
UK-based aerospace company Vertical Aerospace has announced an intention to develop a hybrid-electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) variant of its yet-to-be-certified VX4 aircraft. The…
Heathrow Airport sees busiest April ever thanks to Easter travel boost
London-Heathrow Airport has recorded its busiest April ever in the airport’s 79-year history. The gateway, located to the west of London, handled almost 7.1 million passengers in April 2025.…
