Dubai Airport to shut one runway for overhaul, warns of ‘flight reductions’
Dubai International Airport (DXB) will temporarily shut one of its two runways for a complete refurbishment, the operator…
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The widebody wars: who were the Boeing 747’s biggest competitors? | Quiz
The Boeing 747 was one of the most ambitious projects ever undertaken by American aerospace manufacturer, Boeing. Since…
Pan Am: how one airline defined the golden age of travel
The world’s first known commercial flight took place in 1914. It was a 27-kilometer journey in Florida from…
Russia plans to speed up MC-21 and SSJ100 programs – minister
Russia will push ahead with its civil aviation programs to build the MC-21 and Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100)…
Russia considers reviving Il-96 and Tu-214 programs
Russia is considering ramping up two of its Soviet-era aircraft programs, the Ilyushin Il-96 and the Tupolev Tu-214. According…
Low-cost long-haul Norse Atlantic delays launch as war in Ukraine hits demand
Start-up Norse Atlantic Airways has delayed its planned launch, citing demand uncertainties and rising oil prices caused by…
How has the pandemic affected efforts to increase female pilot numbers?
Women have been involved in flying planes since the dawn of aviation, with Bessie Coleman, Harriet Quimby and…
Air Force One: US presidential planes from 1943-1990
In aviation, nothing is more synonymous with ‘North America’ than #AirForceOne. Blockbuster movies have been named after it.…
Russia may allow outside parties to maintain passenger jets: TASS
Russia may allow third-party companies to maintain its commercial passenger aircraft, Russian news agency TASS reported. The move…
Farewell to the Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world’s largest aircraft
The Antonov An-225 Mriya – the heaviest, arguably the largest and certainly one of the most iconic aircraft…
Russia’s second largest-airline S7 to stop all international flights
Russia’s second-largest airline S7 Airlines announced that it will be canceling all international flights from March 5, 2022. The…
Explainer: why are Canada’s overflight fees so high?
Put simply, a country charges an ‘overflight fee’ when airlines want to travel in its airspace. It is…
Lufthansa tackles new Ukraine challenges amidst pandemic recovery
The crisis in Ukraine is a further challenge for Lufthansa (LHAB) (LHA), after a tough two years dealing…
US FAA expands use of independent review when certifying aircraft
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will expand the use of internal and external independent safety experts…
Today in history: Delta Air Lines founded
Ninety-seven years ago today, Delta Air Lines was founded in the city of Macon, Georgia. What began as…
Freedom Birds, Patriot Express: ACMI and the US military
For decades, the United States military has relied on private contractors to transport service members and their families…
Russia, UK close airspace to each other after Ukraine invasion
Following the invasion of Ukraine, the United Kingdom banned all Russian airlines from its airspace. The airline group…
China Southern to retire its A380s by year end, Chinese media says
The sole operator of the Airbus A380 in China, China Southern Airlines (ZNH), may retire its fleet of…