Paris Air Show kicks off with record order from India’s IndiGo | Aviation News
Airbus won the multibillion-dollar deal for single-aisle planes – the largest ever by number of aircraft. Airbus announced a record 500-plane deal with Indian airline…
Air India to send reserve plane for passengers stranded in Russia | Aviation News
An Air India plane flying from New Delhi to San Francisco was diverted to Russia’s Magadan after it developed an engine problem. Air India says…
China’s first home-built passenger jet makes inaugural flight | Aviation News
China’s first domestically produced passenger jet has completed its maiden commercial flight, marking a milestone in the nation’s decades-long effort to compete with Western rivals…
South Korean airline bans emergency seats after plane door opens | Aviation News
The move comes after a passenger opened an emergency exit door midair, causing shock and panic on board. South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has stopped selling…
Chaos as passenger opens South Korea aeroplane door mid-flight | Aviation News
Asiana Airlines aircraft managed to land safely with 194 people on board with some suffering from breathing difficulties. A passenger opened an emergency exit door…
France bans short-haul flights in effort to fight climate change | Climate Crisis News
Air travel between Paris and regional hubs such as Nantes, Lyon and Bordeaux will now be banned. France has formally banned domestic flights on short…
Opinion: Flight canceled? Stuck on the tarmac? Here’s an answer: more women in aviation
The aviation industry has a problem. A shortage of airline pilots is causing a “constraint on capacity,” which translates to canceled flights and delays for…
Qatar and Bahrain to resume flights on May 25 | Politics News
The Gulf countries announced a restoration of ties in April, resolving a dispute dating back to 2017. Qatar and Bahrain are resuming flights between the…
US OKs expansion of China flights in rare thaw between sides | Aviation
US Transportation Department allows Chinese airlines to expand flights to 12 round trips each week. The United States will allow Chinese airlines to expand flights…
India’s Go First airline files for bankruptcy | Business and Economy News
Cash-strapped Indian airline Go First filed for bankruptcy proceedings on Tuesday, blaming “faulty” Pratt & Whitney engines for the grounding of about half its fleet.…
Australia’s Qantas picks first female CEO as Joyce prepares to go | Aviation
Australia’s flagship carrier, Qantas Airways, has named finance chief Vanessa Hudson as its next chief executive officer, making her the first woman to lead the…
Dozens of flights cancelled at Manila airport after power outage | Aviation
About 40 domestic Cebu Pacific flights cancelled in the Philippines after second power outage at main gateway this year. Dozens of flights have been cancelled…
US Army temporarily grounds pilots after spate of fatal crashes | Military News
The suspension of non-critical air operations is effective immediately as pilots must undergo training, Army says. The United States Army’s chief of staff has grounded…
India’s new airport unsafe due to bird strike risk, activists say | Aviation
Mumbai, India – When the first runway at Navi Mumbai International Airport becomes operational in late 2024, Mumbai’s second airport will be able to handle 20…
Is the stratosphere up for a gold rush? | Business and Economy
When a Chinese balloon was shot down over the United States on February 4, it became a worldwide diplomatic scandal. The US accused China of…
Turkey closes airspace to Iraq’s Sulaimaniyah, cites PKK presence | Aviation News
Turkey based its decision on the alleged rise of PKK-linked activity in the northern Iraqi city. Turkey has closed its airspace to planes taking off…
Man and woman dead, girl injured after hot air balloon catches fire near Mexico City
Two people have died and a girl has been injured after the hot air balloon they were riding in caught fire near Mexico City.Key points:A…
Nine US soldiers killed in Kentucky helicopter training crash | Military News
Authorities say cause of crash involving two Black Hawk helicopters remains under investigation. Nine US Army soldiers have been killed when two Black Hawk helicopters…
EU transport chief quits his post over free Qatar flights – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article Voiced by artificial intelligence. BRUSSELS — A top European Union official is leaving his role in charge of…
Nepal suspends two controllers after flights avert midair crash | Aviation News
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal suspends two employees of the air traffic controller department for ‘carelessness’. The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has…