Iran’s ballistic missile launch raises concern about nuclear ambitions
Iran has successfully launched an upgraded ballistic missile. According to the local media, it has the longest range…
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North Korea fires ballistic missile, Japan orders Hokkaido evacuation
Fears that a ballistic missile fired by North Korea could reach Japan has forced inhabitants to take shelter. J-Alert,…
New Zealand pilot held hostage by separatist group in Indonesia’s Papua
A pilot from New Zealand has been taken hostage by separatist fighters in Indonesia’s Papua region.The pilot, identified…
North Korea launches long-range ballistic missile over Japan
Japan has issued evacuation notices after North Korea fired a ballistic missile over the country. According to BBC News…
Kabul airport targeted by rocket attack during evacuation
On the morning of August 30, 2021, a salvo of at least six rockets fired at Hamid Karzai…
Air Malta returns to Libya for the first time since the 2014 Libyan war
After a 7-year halt, Air Malta operated its first flight to Libya since the closure of Tripoli International…
How can airports and tourism boards help airlines with air services development?
In the fifth article in this six-part series, Gavin considers how airports and tourism boards can assist airlines…
Top 10 busiest airports in the USA
Anyone who’s flown during the last couple of years will know that airports in the USA are getting…
US Navy to deploy second carrier group to Middle East to counter Houthi rebels
The United States Navy is to deploy a second carrier strike group to the Middle East in response…
Australian Air Force deploys P 8A Poseidon to support sanctions against N. Korea
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has deployed a P‑8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft in Japan as support…
Eight lessons air forces are learning from the war in Ukraine
Ten and a half months have passed since Russia started its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The resulting war…
France pledges not to conduct anti-satellite missile tests
France is the first to answer the call from the United Nations not to carry out testing of…
Historic moment as Emirates launches its first-ever service into Israel
Emirates touched down in Israel for the first time on June 23, 2022, marking a historical moment…
Juan Carlos Salazar of Colombia assumes office as ICAO Secretary-General
Juan Carlos Salazar of Colombia assumed the office of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Secretary-General on August…
African aviation – the wake-up call to a new era?
Over the years, growth in the African aviation sector has been somewhat stunted. When placed side by side…
ICAO takes up investigation of Ryanair FR4978 forced diversion in Belarus
Following an emergency meeting of the International Civil Aviation Organization, the United Nations aviation agency, representatives from the…
Flight intercepted in Belarus: ICAO holds emergency meeting
The International Civil Aviation Organization, the United Nations aviation agency, will hold an urgent meeting on May 27,…
EU condemns hijacking, urges airlines to avoid overflight of Belarus
The European Council is urging all European airlines to avoid overflight of Belarus following the forced landing of…