Istanbul Airport, first in Europe to conduct triple-runway independent takeoff
On April 17, 2025, Istanbul Airport (IST) conducted a triple independent take-off, the first time this feat has…
Retrojets: The iconic airline liveries of yesteryear that have made a return
Aircraft external paint schemes (‘liveries’) have come a long way over the decades. From the most basic designs…
Archer teams up with United to unveil blueprint for eVTOL network in New York
Archer Aviation has unveiled a blueprint for an electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft network in New…
Indian Air Force seeks 40 more Rafale jets as Navy finalizes $7.4 billion deal
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly pursuing a government-to-government agreement for 40 more Rafale jets. At the…
Hunnu Air becomes first Mongolian Embraer E195-E2 operator after certification
Hunnu Air has become the first Mongolian Embraer E195-E2 operator, just a day after it was announced that…
American Airlines named official North American airline for FIFA World Cup 2026
American Airlines has announced that it is partnering with FIFA, becoming the official North American Airline Supplier for the FIFA…
United Airlines expects no ‘meaningful direct impact’ from US tariffs, says CEO
The CEO of United Airlines has said the airline does not anticipate that the recent tariffs imposed by…
Are we alone? Fingerprints of alien life discovered in distant planet atmosphere
Astronomers, led by the University of Cambridge, have used data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to…
Australian airline Qantas marks 90 years of international operations
Australian airline Qantas marked 90 years of international operations on April 17, 2025. Founded in 1920, Qantas is the…
Students sue United Airlines and school over ‘grand promises’ of pilot future
Over two dozen students are taking legal action against United Airlines and its Arizona-based flight school, United Aviate…
Gulfstream’s state-of-the-art G800 jet given FAA, EASA type certification
Gulfstream Aerospace announced on April 16, 2025, that the G800, its newest ultra-long-range executive jet, has received its…
Air New Zealand unveils first retrofitted Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner: pictures
Air New Zealand has taken delivery of its first upgraded Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, following a 184-day refurbishment in…
Germany’s Taurus missiles: What could they add to Ukraine’s arsenal?
Germany’s Taurus KEPD 350 cruise missiles could enhance Ukraine’s ability to strike high-value targets deep behind Russian lines…
NASA’s S-3B Viking to honor fallen US Navy flight crews at POW museum
A NASA-owned S-3B Viking aircraft that helped support research missions for over a decade will be displayed at…
AAPA partners with PAL to conduct Asia Pacific Aviation Safety Seminar in Manila
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has partnered with Philippine Airlines (PAL) to host the 2025 Asia…
Air France launches new route between Paris and Phuket, Thailand
Air France announced on April 16, 2025, that it will be launching a new destination in Thailand during…
FAA starts drone detection tests in New Jersey after 2024 ‘fiasco’, says US DOT
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has been evaluating drone detection systems in New Jersey following a “drone fiasco”…
‘Modified’ hairdryer prompts evacuation and temporary closure of Aspen airport
A ‘modified’ hairdryer packed inside a checked suitcase triggered a security alert at Aspen/Pitkin County Airport (ASE), prompting…