Farewell flight–NASA’s classic DC-8 finally retires with historic flyby: video
After 37 years of sterling service operating a huge range of specialist research missions, the National Aeronautics and…
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Gulfstream G700 long-range business jet awarded EASA certification
On May 15, 2024, just over a month after receiving certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Gulfstream…
Donald Trump’s B757 strikes rear of parked VistaJet at West Palm Beach Airport
The wing of a B757 aircraft owned by former US President Donald Trump struck a parked aircraft at…
Global infrastructure key to ACMI success shares Avia Solutions Group, CEO
Aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance, widely known in the airline industry as ACMI or wet leasing and damp…
IndiGo talks to ATR, Embraer, and Airbus about orders for 100 regional aircraft
Mumbai-based IndiGo is reported to have opened discussions with three leading aircraft manufacturers about a potential order for…
COMAC has started working on designs for its C939 to be an A350/777 competitor
China’s COMAC (Commercial Aviation Corporation of China) has reportedly begun designing a new widebodied aircraft that will be pitched…
Dublin doubles down on Minneapolis as Delta joins Aer Lingus on route
On May 10, 2024, Delta Air Lines commenced a new service between Dublin to Minneapolis-St Paul, joining Irish…
DC Flyover: the 58 aircraft from aviation’s past set to dazzle Washington crowds
In the United States (US), a spectacular display featuring 58 aircraft is to fly over the skies of…
Air India Express welcomes first two Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets from PIF-owned lessor
Low-cost carrier Air India Express has welcomed the arrival of two Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets from AviLease.…
United Airlines A320 wheel gets stuck in muddy grass at Edmonton airport: video
The wheel of a United Airlines A320 aircraft became stuck in muddy grass after the vehicle rolled off…
Emirates Airbus A380 stored during pandemic takes off on reintroduction flight
An Emirates Airbus A380-800 that was placed in storage during the global COVID-19 pandemic has begun its commercial…
New Emirates A350 spotted for first time emblazoned with full fuselage colors
A photo believed to show a new Emirates Airbus A350-900 emblazoned with full fuselage colors for the first…
Embraer reports reduced net loss and strong backlog in Q1 2024 earnings
Embraer, the Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, has released its earnings report for the first quarter of 2024. Revenue for…
Emirates to refurbish a further 43 A380s and 28 Boeing 777 aircraft
Emirates has announced it will be completely refurbishing another 43 A380s and 28 Boeing 777s, expanding its retrofit…
Sneak peek: New Air India A320neo livery spotted at Airbus facility in Toulouse
Air India’s first Airbus A320neo sporting the airline’s new livery was seen being rolled out from the paint…
Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A321neo damaged at SFO after jet bridge collapses
A Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A321neo aircraft suffered damages to its door when a jet bridge at San Francisco…
eVTOLs beware: why some of aviation’s biggest promises ended in failure
For those passionate about the world of aviation and flight, it is an incredibly exciting time to be…
Boeing 737 landing gear destined for Russia seized after illegal trade exposed
The landing gear for a Boeing 737-800 has been seized by the United States (US) Department of Justice…