How did smoking on flights end up getting banned despite its glamorous role in aviation?
When you think about unruly passengers, the first things that probably come to mind are drunken brawls, passengers…
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Airbus to source titanium from Saudi Arabia as part of aircraft deal: Bloomberg
Airbus is turning to Saudi Arabia as a source of titanium, Bloomberg reported. The deal is reportedly part…
Direct Thailand – US flights to resume as FAA restores Thailand’s safety status
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has upgraded Thailand’s Category 1 International Aviation Safety Assessment rating, which will now…
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…
China halts Boeing deliveries amid escalating trade war with the US: Bloomberg
In a significant escalation of the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and China, Beijing has instructed…
Delta planes divert to airport without customs; pax stranded on tarmac overnight
What happens when an international flight lands at an airport with no customs processing? Passengers on two Delta…
Silver Airways on brink of closure after unfavorable insolvency trustee report
The future of Florida-based carrier Silver Airways has been cast in serious doubt after the trustee appointed to…
Comparing Baltic airports: do they prioritize competition or have shared goals?
In 2024, passenger traffic at European airports rose by 7.4%, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 1.8%, according to newly…
Air Astana delays US flights launch due to late Dreamliner arrival
Kazakhstan’s Air Astana has confirmed that the entry into service of its first Boeing 787-9 aircraft will be…
Airbus reveals images of stunning first class experience concept for A350-1000s
With commercial air routes getting increasingly longer with the arrival of ultra-long-haul airliners such as the Airbus A350-1000…
Thai Airways selects Neo Space Group for inflight connectivity on 80 aircraft
Thai Airways International and Neo Space Group (NSG) have announced an expanded partnership that will see NSG provide…
RTX’s Collins Aerospace shows Prime wheelchair with improved features at AIX2025
RTX’s Collins Aerospace recently showcased the improved features of its Prime wheelchair seating solutions at the 2025 Aircraft…
RECARO showcases advanced configurations on R7 business class seats at AIX 2025
Aircraft seating manufacturer RECARO showcased advanced configurations of the R7 Business Class seat at the 2025 Aircraft Interiors…
Jet component supplier Howmet may halt shipments amid tariff challenges: report
Howmet Aerospace, a major supplier of aerospace components in the U.S., has reportedly informed customers that it may…
VietJet to add two wet-leased Chinese COMAC ARJ21 aircraft
VietJet, Vietnam’s leading low-cost carrier, is set to become the first Vietnamese airline to operate Chinese-manufactured COMAC ARJ21-700…
Aviation heavyweights remain silent on US tariffs as industry awaits EU response
Two days have passed since US President Donald Trump announced unprecedented sweeping tariffs against over 180 countries, including…
Video footage captures aerobatic plane crash at Australian International Airshow
An aerobatic plane has crashed in front of spectators at the Australian International Airshow in Avalon Airport (AVV).…
FAA to roll out Runway Incursion Device at 74 air traffic control towers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it will roll out an enhanced safety system, the Runway Incursion…