China’s AG600 amphibious aircraft completes first certification flight test
China’s AG600 large amphibious aircraft has completed its first certification flight test. The test, conducted at a civil…
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AirAsia Indonesia launches inaugural flight to Cairns Airport with A320 aircraft
AirAsia Indonesia launched its inaugural flight to Cairns Airport (CNS) on August 15, 2024. Flight QZ 542 departed…
Vertical’s VX4 prototype eVTOL aircraft achieves first tethered piloted flight
Just over a week after Vertical Aerospace unveiled its new full-scale VX4 eVTOL prototype, the UK-based pioneer has…
First flight of US President’s new Air Force One aircraft delayed, USAF says
The first flight of the US President’s new Air Force One aircraft has been delayed, according to the…
Archer’s Midnight eVTOL aircraft completes first-ever transition flight: video
Archer Aviation’s electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft Midnight has completed its first-ever transition flight, successfully moving…
Lithuania transfers L-39ZA Albatros light attack aircraft to Ukraine
Lithuania has transferred one of its L-39ZA Albatros light attack and trainer aircraft to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. …
Embraer completes first flight of E190 E-Freighter conversion aircraft in Brazil
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has confirmed that it successfully completed the first flight of its E190 E-Freighter conversion…
Skydweller Aero completes world’s first unmanned flight of large solar aircraft
Skydweller Aero has successfully completed the world’s first unmanned flight of a large-scale solar powered aircraft. The aircraft,…
Boom Supersonic executes first flight of XB-1 demonstrator aircraft: video
Boom Supersonic has executed its first flight of its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft at the Mojave Air and Space…
Hungary’s C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft completes maiden flight
The first C-390 Millennium aircraft destined for the Hungarian Air Force has completed its maiden flight. The flight, conducted…
Next-gen Typhoon fighter radar integrated into RAF aircraft ahead of test flights
The European Common Radar System or ECRS Mark 2 radar, set to equip the next generation of RAF…
Spirit Airlines flight attendants hospitalized due to fumes exposure in aircraft
Three Spirit Airlines flight attendants were taken to hospital after they were exposed to fumes while carrying out…
Airbus prepares pilot cadets for flight in four new Elixir training aircraft
A flight school in Europe, 100% owned by Airbus, has acquired the first of eight fuel efficient Elixir…
JAL Flight 123 – aviation’s deadliest single-aircraft disaster
On the evening of August 12, 1985, Japan Airlines Flight 123 departed from Tokyo Haneda Airport, bound for…
Wizz Air obtains license for India flights but lacks suitable aircraft
In what many will see as a surprise move, Wizz Air, the European all-Airbus low-cost carrier, is preparing…
NASA X-59 supersonic aircraft gets makeover ahead of first flight
NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic aircraft made its way to the paint barn at Lockheed Martin Skunk Works’ facility…
Emirates Flight Training Academy expands pilot program; welcomes new aircraft
Emirates has announced that it is expanding its Flight Training Academy program to provide a reliable influx of…
Student arrested for vandalizing 10 aircraft at Treasure Coast Flight School
A flight school student has been arrested after damaging 10 aircraft at the Treasure Coast Flight School, situated…