Russian Aircraft Remain Grounded in Germany Since 2022
Several Russian-owned and operated aircraft have been stranded at German airports for over three years, unable to take off due… Read More »
Turkish Airlines Offers $320M for 27% of Air Europa
Turkish Airlines has submitted a binding EUR275 million (USD320 million) offer to acquire a minority stake of between 26% and… Read More »
EasyJet Pilot Suspended Over Drunk, Naked Hotel Stunt
EasyJet has suspended a captain after he was reportedly spotted wandering naked and intoxicated through a luxury hotel in Cape… Read More »
Future Growth Plans for Isavia’s Akureyri, Egilsstaðir Airports
Isavia Regional Airports, which manages Akureyri International Airport (AEY) in the north and Egilsstaðir International Airport (EGS) in the east,… Read More »
US Senate Proposes ADS-B Safety Law After Washington Crash
The US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, chaired by Ted Cruz, has introduced the Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and… Read More »
Portuguese President Approves TAP Air Portugal Privatisation
Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has approved a government decree authorising the privatisation of TAP Air Portugal (TP, Lisbon),… Read More »
Passenger Caught Vaping Mid-Flight Met by Police
An American Airlines passenger was met by police upon arrival in San Francisco after being caught vaping in the aircraft… Read More »
Dallas Fort Worth DFW Airport Construction Triggers 90 Days of Delays and Detours
Dallas Fort Worth DFW International Airport has begun the first of three major construction phases for its International Parkway Project,… Read More »
FAA to Hire 8,900 Controllers by 2028, Shortages to Persist
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to hire at least 8,900 air traffic controllers by late 2028, but the agency… Read More »
ITA, United Gain DOT Approval for Codeshare Agreement
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has approved a reciprocal codeshare agreement between ITA Airways and United Airlines, granting both… Read More »
TSA Expands Touchless Facial Recognition to 14 US Airports
Denver International Airport (DEN) has introduced two security lanes allowing eligible travelers to pass through checkpoints using only biometric facial… Read More »
South Sudan Airline Owner Threatens ICC Over $1bn Debt
The owner of dormant South Sudan Supreme Airlines has warned he may take the South Sudanese government to the International… Read More »
Ethiopia Rejects Russian Bid to Lease Planes Amid Sanctions
Ethiopian Airlines has firmly rejected a Russian proposal to lease its aircraft, blocking an attempt by Moscow to sidestep international… Read More »
American Airlines Evacuation Sparks Safety Concerns Over Carry-Ons
An American Airlines evacuation in Denver this July reignited concerns about passenger safety during emergencies after video showed travelers sliding… Read More »
Denver Airport to Study Small Nuclear Reactors for Clean Power
Denver International Airport (DIA) will explore the feasibility of using small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) to meet future energy needs…. Read More »
Amelia Executive Secures Austrian AOC with Learjet 45
Austria’s Amelia Executive has obtained an Austrian air operator’s certificate (AOC) and operating licence (OL) from Austro Control, effective July… Read More »
Boeing and Airbus Hit Pause on Flagship Green Aircraft Projects
In a major setback for aviation’s path to net-zero, Boeing and Airbus have paused their most ambitious green aircraft development… Read More »
U.S. Navy Tests Solar Drone in 73-Hour Nonstop Flight
The U.S. Navy has completed a groundbreaking 73-hour solar-powered flight with Skydweller Aero’s unmanned aircraft, marking a major milestone in… Read More »
Air Astana Grows Network Despite Airspace Closures
Air Astana reported strong network and capacity growth in the first half of 2025, overcoming disruptions from Middle East and… Read More »
Air Vanuatu Seeks Wet-Lease After ATR72 Grounding
Air Vanuatu (NF, Port Vila) is seeking additional aircraft capacity after grounding its only ATR72-600 due to an engine maintenance… Read More »
FAA and NTSB Tensions Rise Over Deadly Mid-Air Collision Probe
A highly public investigation into a fatal mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport has exposed growing tensions between the National… Read More »
Turkey May Ban Power Banks on Flights After Fire Risk Incident
Turkey is considering a ban on portable chargers, or power banks, on flights due to increasing safety concerns, according to… Read More »