800 People evacuated from Kabul aboard a single U.S. Air Force C-17 Cargo Jet
As the situation continues to deteriorate in Afghanistan, with even Kabul’s international airport, the last hope for U.S. and other… Read More »
Canadian Federal government to require vaccines for air and rail travelers
The federal government said Friday it will require air and train travellers, as well as public servants and workers in… Read More »
Two visitors arrested at Honolulu airport for falsifying coronavirus vaccination cards
The Attorney General’s office is not revealing much about the case against the pair, including a possible reason for the… Read More »
A Spirit pilot and flight attendant describe flying empty planes around the country
One pilot said Spirit’s cancellations came down to the airline’s inadequate infrastructure. Flight attendants were left stranded away from base… Read More »
India set to clear Boeing 737 MAX to fly again soon
India is set to allow Boeing Co’s 737 MAX jets to resume flights in the country within days, Bloomberg News… Read More »
Siemens and SITA Team Up to Deliver Next-Generation Airport Experience at New Kansas City Airport Terminal
Siemens and SITA are providing the Kansas City Aviation Department with future-proof, scalable technologies for the Kansas City International (MCI)… Read More »
Private jet buyers are turning to Asia for glitzy aircraft as a shortage grips the U.S.
Private aviation has not been immune to the shortages plaguing nearly every industry. America’s wealthy realized the value of flying… Read More »
U.S. Airlines begin to feel the squeeze of the delta variant
Southwest and Frontier Airlines are starting to brace for the delta variant’s economic impact as infections in the country rise…. Read More »
United Airlines CEO Tells Biden: Vaccine Mandates a ‘Basic Safety Issue’
During a meeting with President Biden Wednesday to discuss national vaccination efforts, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby suggested that he… Read More »
All China’s major airports to apply RFID luggage tracking by end of year
China’s major airports will enhance their luggage management service capabilities by intensively applying the radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in… Read More »
Spirit Airlines’ week-long meltdown has reportedly caught the attention of the US government
Spirit Airlines canceled more than 2,000 flights last week in an operational meltdown. Now, the Department of Transportation is “monitoring”… Read More »
An F-35 pilot’s helmet costs more than a Ferrari and takes two days to get fitted
“Small things such as a new haircut or a couple of pounds gained could cause the helmet to not fit… Read More »
US to reopen Boeing-Airbus bidding war over Air Force refuellers
The US Air Force is set to reopen a bidding war between Boeing and arch-rival Airbus over the replacement of… Read More »
Boeing Poised to Win Crucial 737 Max Deal With New Indian Budget Carrier
Boeing is in advanced discussions with a newly created Indian budget carrier to sell 737 Max jets, according to people… Read More »
Spacesuit development for moonwalkers facing major delays
The next-generation spacesuits needed by the first moonwalkers in NASA’s Artemis program will not be available until 2025 at the… Read More »
CDC says travelers should avoid France, Israel and other destinations
Americans should avoid travel to France, Israel, Iceland and other destinations regardless of vaccination status, according to new guidance from… Read More »
NTSB Seeks to Curb Injuries From Head-Slamming Jet Turbulence
Accidents on U.S. airlines have become increasingly rare except for one category of in-flight mishap that has remained stubbornly prevalent:… Read More »
Asian airlines offer perks to keep grounded elite flyers on board
From wellness workshops to dinner with a celebrity chef and flights to nowhere, Asia’s big international airlines are working hard… Read More »
Boeing’s KC-46 can now use its refueling boom for operational missions
The U.S. Air Force has started conducting operational KC-46 missions using the aircraft’s refueling boom, marking another small step forward… Read More »
SpaceX to acquire satellite connectivity startup Swarm Technologies
SpaceX will be acquiring satellite connectivity startup Swarm Technologies, the first such deal for the 19-year-old space company headed by Elon… Read More »
Singapore Changi Airport falls from top spot as world’s best airports for 2021
For the first time in nearly a decade, Singapore’s Changi Airport has lost its place at the top of Skytrax’s… Read More »
A self-navigating single-seat eVTOLs aircraft will be the personal vehicle of the future
Road traffic is increasing with the growing population, and it’s only going to get worse. As a result, getting to… Read More »
NASA’s X-59 QueSST Quiet SuperSonic Technology aircraft comes together
A heavy chorus of bolting and machinery filled the X-59 Quiet SuperSonic Technology, or QueSST, assembly building as engineers, system… Read More »
US Orthodox Jewish girls kicked off a Delta-KLM flight following a COVID-19 protocols dispute
A group of Orthodox Jewish teens had a layover in Amsterdam on their way home to New York from Kyiv…. Read More »
Atlas Air Buys Eight 747 Freighters Off Lease To Maintain Capacity
Atlas Air Worldwide said Thursday it is purchasing eight Boeing 747-400 freighters as their leases expire between this summer and… Read More »
China’s New Hypersonic Aircraft Will Be Larger Than A Boeing 737
In a recent study published in Physics of Gases, scientists in China’s Mars and moon missions have revealed a new… Read More »