Space Race: are China and the US locked in a battle for space dominance?
In the history of human achievement, the exploration of space stands as one of the most ambitious and consequential endeavors – and has been rife with competition. But in more recent years headlines have indicated the rise of a new “space race”, this time between the United States and…
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RAF pilots battle winds to land largest -ever aircraft on St Helena: video
The British Royal Air Force (RAF) has shared footage of the largest-ever aircraft landing at Saint Helena Airport (HLE). RAF pilots battled challenging winds to land the…
Production issues delay Boeing F-15EX fighter deliveries to USAF
The delivery of the first lot of Boeing F-15EX fighters to the US Air Force has hit a hurdle as production issues have caused significant delays, the US Government Accountability Office (GAO)…
Archer eVTOL Midnight to make European debut at 2023 Paris Air Show
Midnight, the new eVTOL aircraft from Archer Aviaton, is set to make its European debut at the 2023 Paris Air Show, the company confirmed. In partnership with automaker and mobility…
Vistara blames supply chain issues for lack of cabin crew uniforms
India-based full-service carrier Vistara has blamed a cocktail of growth and supply chain issues for its lack of cabin crew uniforms. “Given our fleet expansion, we have been scaling up…
American Airlines removes free checked bag from its Basic Economy fare
American Airlines has removed free checked bags from its Basic Economy cabin, even on international flights. Now passengers booking a Main Cabin ticket/seat American Airlines’…
Turkey’s Southwind Airlines banned from operating 737 MAX into Russia: report
Turkey-based Southwind Airlines has been prohibited from flying its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft into Russia. According to the Russian daily Izvestia, United States (US) authorities blocked…
China completes “world’s fastest” hypersonic wind tunnel
China announced the successful completion of the JF-22 wind tunnel’s final evaluation on May 30, 2023, marking a significant milestone in the country’s pursuit of hypersonic…
Qantas, Jetstar to fly from Western Sydney Airport when it opens in 2026
The Qantas Group announced on June 8, 2023 that it had signed an agreement with Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) that will see Qantas and Jetstar operating domestic flights from the…
Airbus and Boeing competed for wide-body aircraft order from IndiGo
IndiGo is eyeing a twin-aisle aircraft order, with Airbus and Boeing both offering their wide-body jets, the A330neo and the 787, respectively, to the low-cost carrier. Reports by…
Lufthansa’s newest subsidiary City Airlines receives German AOC
Lufthansa’s newest subsidiary City Airlines has been granted its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) by Germany’s aviation authority. According to German civil aviation authority…
Northrop Grumman delivers first upgraded E-6B Mercury aircraft to US Navy
Northrop Grumman delivered the first modified E-6B Mercury aircraft back to the US Navy under the Integrated Modification and Maintenance Contract (IMMC). The E-6B Mercury aircraft is a…
FAA orders ground stops at LaGuardia, Newark due to NYC air quality and smoke
Poor air quality and low visibility in New York City has forced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to order ground stops at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Newark Airport (EWR) on June 7,…
Korea Aerospace Industries rolls out first FA-50 fighter for export to Poland
Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) announced the rollout of the first FA-50 light fighter aircraft to be exported to Poland. The rollout ceremony took place at KAI headquarters in…
Tracking the grounded P&W-powered A220, A320neo, and Embraer E2 fleet
Over the past few months, several airlines, including airBaltic, KLM and, infamously, India’s Go First, have publicly claimed their fleets have been negatively affected by availability issues…
Robotisation in Aviation: the rise of automation in the skies
While a world filled with AI and robots may still seem like a distant future, the reality is that they have already become an integral part of various industries, aviation included. According…
Russian loitering munition target Ukrainian IRIS-T air defense system: video
A Russian loitering munition recently targeted a Hensoldt TRML-4D air surveillance radar, a crucial component of Ukraine’s IRIS-T SLM surface-to-air missile system. Footage of the…
Alaska Airlines executive would have ordered more 737 MAX-10s if possible
Alaska Airlines would have ordered more MAX-10s if it had the chance, according to an executive in charge of fleet at the airline. “If the -10 had existed when we placed the order, I would…
Emirates launches cabin crew recruitment drive in Australia amid demand growth
Emirates is looking for Australian candidates to join its cabin crew team, with the airline hosting a series of open days across the country. The recruitment drive comes as Emirates continues…
Dubai plans to expand Al Maktoum Airport to become the largest in the world
Plans are underway to expand Dubai to expand Al Maktoum International Airport/Dubai World Center (DWC), which would make it the largest airport in the world. According to Paul Griffiths,…
Jetstar pilot stood down after traces of illegal drugs were found in his luggage
A pilot for Australian low-cost carrier Jetstar has been stood down after traces of illegal drugs were allegedly detected in his luggage. The long-haul pilot was flying back to Melbourne…
