IATA Urges Raising Pilot Retirement Age to 67
The International Air Transport Association is calling for the retirement age of commercial pilots undertaking multi-pilot international operations to be… Read More »
NBAA Applauds Senate Action on Michael Graham Nomination
The National Business Aviation Association has welcomed the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee’s vote advancing Michael Graham’s nomination… Read More »
Flames Seen From Swiss A330 Plane as Logan Airport Issues Ground Stop
Boston Logan International Airport briefly halted arrivals Tuesday evening after a Swiss International Air Lines flight aborted its takeoff and… Read More »
New Zealand Unveils 25-Point Aviation Action Plan
New Zealand has launched a comprehensive Aviation Action Plan featuring 25 strategic measures to strengthen and modernize the country’s aviation… Read More »
Two Xpeng Flying Cars Collide During Rehearsal at Chinese Air Show
Two Xpeng AeroHT electric flying cars collided during a rehearsal for the Changchun Air Show in northeast China, an event… Read More »
IATA Sets High Expectations for 42nd ICAO Assembly
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Geneva has high expectations for the 42nd Assembly of the International Civil Aviation… Read More »
Flexjet Adds G700s to Meet Rising Demand for Large Jets
Flexjet is expanding its fractional ownership programme with the addition of the ultra-long-range Gulfstream G700, responding to growing demand for… Read More »
FAA Seeks $3.14M Fine Against Boeing Over Safety Lapses
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a USD3.14 million fine against Boeing for multiple safety violations tied to… Read More »
Swiss Commits $1.25B Yearly Investment with Lufthansa Support
Swiss International Air Lines has announced plans to invest about CHF1 billion (USD1.25 billion) annually over the next five years… Read More »
Air Force One Has Near Miss With Spirit A321 Jet as Controllers Warn
Air traffic controllers repeatedly warned a Spirit Airlines flight to turn away from Air Force One on Tuesday Sep. 16… Read More »
FAA Orders Inspections of 119 Boeing 787s Over Faulty Oxygen Masks
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is set to issue a final rule requiring U.S. airlines to inspect more than 100… Read More »
Japan Airlines Cuts Executive Pay Over Pilot Alcohol Scandal
Japan Airlines has announced sweeping pay cuts for 37 top executives, including President Mitsuko Tottori, in response to a serious… Read More »
Chartright Air Group Adds Five Citation C560 Jets
Chartright Air Group has expanded its Canadian charter fleet with the addition of five Cessna Citation 560 light jets, enhancing… Read More »
Emirates Opens New Pilot Training Centre in Dubai
Emirates has officially opened a state-of-the-art crew training centre in Dubai dedicated to preparing pilots for its incoming Boeing 777X… Read More »
Archer and Joby Join White House Advanced Air Mobility Push
Archer Aviation and Joby Aviation have been named among the first companies to participate in the White House’s new Electric… Read More »
Bill Gates Fund, Airlines Invest $150M in SAF Startups
Breakthrough Energy Ventures, the clean-energy investment fund backed by Bill Gates, has teamed up with some of the world’s leading… Read More »
FAA Probes Green Laser Incidents Targeting Planes Near Boston Logan
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating multiple reports of a “green laser” targeting aircraft near Boston Logan International Airport… Read More »
AirAsia X to Add A321neo and A321XLR Jets for New Route Expansion
AirAsia X, long known for its all-widebody Airbus A330 operations, is preparing a major shift in strategy with the addition… Read More »
Air India Adopts Fatigue Risk System as Pilots Raise Safety Concerns
As the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) deadline for feedback ends, Air India has agreed to implement the Fatigue… Read More »
Toxic Jet Engine Fumes Linked to Illnesses on Airbus Aircraft
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has received thousands of reports since 2010 about toxic jet engine fumes leaking into airplane… Read More »
United Airlines Nears Airbus A350 Order Decision in Fleet Upgrade Plan
United Airlines is nearing a crucial decision on its Airbus A350 order as part of a broader fleet renewal strategy…. Read More »
U.S. Air Force Begins Qatari 747-8 Conversion for Presidential Aircraft Role
The U.S. Air Force has officially begun converting a Boeing 747-8 gifted by the government of Qatar into a presidential… Read More »
Silk Way West Extends GE Aerospace Engine Support Deal
Silk Way West Airlines has expanded its long-term partnership with GE Aerospace through an extended services agreement covering the carrier’s… Read More »
Kalitta Air Set to Launch First 777-300ER Converted Freighter
Kalitta Air is preparing to become the first airline to operate a Boeing 777-300ER converted freighter in commercial service, marking… Read More »
Icelandair Adds Two More A321LRs From CALC
Icelandair is expanding its fleet and network with a series of September announcements, including the lease of two additional Airbus… Read More »
Public-Private Partnerships Boost Electric Air Taxi Rollout
The Trump administration has launched the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program, a three-year initiative designed to… Read More »