Aviation News & Press Archive
Curated daily news headlines from airline press rooms, trade outlets, and regulatory bodies (FAA, NTSB, TSB, EASA) with automated entity tagging.
Archive: 2026-11-06
- FlightGlobal
Elysian to develop next-generation drone technologies via Dutch defence ministry project
Developer has previously focused on 90-seat battery-electric airliner. Dutch electric aircraft developer Elysian Aircraft and the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre have been selected by the...
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Kazakhstan air force welcomes its second A400M airlifter
New platform will support defence and humanitarian relief tasks conducted by central Asian nation. Airbus Defence & Space has delivered the second of Kazakhstan’s A400M Atlas tactical tr...
- Simple Flying
Qantas Launches Historic New 15-Hour Nonstop Route From Sydney: See Map Now
It'll be the first time that Qantas has three routes to this country. Find out more here!
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NATO opens counter-drone marketplace with 16 systems from five companies
NATO launched a counter-drone marketplace on November 5, 2026, enabling allied countries to order from a catalog of 16… The post NATO opens counter-drone marketplace with 16 syste...
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Bomb threat hoaxes set to ‘complicate’ life for airlines: TAP chief
Luis Rodrigues expects extra security measures to be put in place at airports across Europe to address new threat tactics. A series of bomb threat hoaxes that has disrupted flights across Eu...
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Maintenance procedure lapse left gust damage to 737 Max undetected
Southwest jet released to service after operational test missed impairment to fin and rudder unit. Southwest Airlines maintenance personnel did not follow correct procedures during an operat...
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Airbus aims for 259 aircraft deliveries before year end to reach annual target
Airbus is aiming to make 259 commercial aircraft deliveries across November and December 2026, in order for the… The post Airbus aims for 259 aircraft deliveries before year end to rea...
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How This Airline Packs 39 Business Class Seats Into A 17-Hour Flight Nobody Talks About
EVA Air uses its 777-300ERs with a premium dense layout to offer a seldom-mentioned high quantity of business class ultra-long-haul seats.
- FlightGlobal
Cargo UAV maker Dronamics targets US stock market listing via SPAC merger
Transaction values combined company at $500 million, including new investment. Bulgarian uncrewed cargo aircraft manufacturer Dronamics is to join the US Nasdaq stock exchange via a proposed...
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F-35B releases Meteor missile from internal weapons bay for first time
A Lockheed Martin F-35B has released an MBDA Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile test asset from its internal weapons bay… The post F-35B releases Meteor missile from in...
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Every Airline Flying From The US To Australia & The Routes Served In 2026
There are a wide variety of routes across the Pacific in 2026.
- FlightGlobal
Lessors push Airbus net orders past 1,300 aircraft
Avolon and Aviation Capital Group agreements lead airframer’s October activity. Large firm commitments from leasing companies have pushed Airbus’s net order figure for this year to mor...
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KM Malta faces down low-cost competition through codeshares and investment in service
Successor to Air Malta sees partnerships and customer experience as key to competing against no-frills operators. KM Malta Airlines will soon sign its 12th codeshare agreement as it continue...
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Turkish Airlines flags impact of demand-led capacity shifts
Istanbul-based carrier says reallocating some capacity from the Americas to Asia helped drive strong load factor and yield growth in third quarter. Turkish Airlines estimates it was able to...
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Singapore Airlines rules out future A380 retrofit
Airline’s 12 A380s were retrofitted between 2018 and 2023. Singapore Airlines “does not expect” to upgrade the cabin products on its Airbus A380 fleet, but has ruled out any notion tha...
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Qantas trims capacity guidance on higher fuel costs
Australian carrier and low-cost unit Jetstar will cut 4% capacity in January-March quarter. Qantas Group has revised its capacity guidance for the first quarter of 2027 on the back of higher...
- Simple Flying
5 Procedures Pilots Follow When Flying Through Polar Airspace
Remote polar airspace presents flight crews with special operating considerations, accompanied by a plethora of guidance from the FAA and ICAO.
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Live: Singapore Airlines Unveils All-New First & Business Class Suites For Its Boeing 777-9
The airline has unveiled "the largest double bed in commercial aviation".
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How The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 Outlasted The Jet Built To Replace It
Fleet size mattered more than technology.
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How Boeing Losing To Lockheed's C-5 Galaxy Gave The World The 747
Explore how the Boeing 747 evolved from Cold War ambitions into an aviation icon, culminating in the advanced 747-8 Intercontinental.
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The Problem American Airlines Ran Into When It Inherited The World's 1st Airbus A321neo
Several of the carrier's A321neos were ordered by a different airline.
Archive: 2026-11-05
- Simple Flying
Southwest Airlines Named Least Punctual Carrier Among 10 Airlines In North America
The carrier's punctuality has deteriorated amid sweeping changes, leaving it far behind market-leader Delta and other North American carriers.
- Simple Flying
How Much Does A Boeing 787-9 Engine Cost?
Each engine can run into millions of dollars.
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FAA moves to streamline space licensing as it preps for 1,000 launches a year
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed changes to its commercial space licensing rules as it prepares… The post FAA moves to streamline space licensing as it preps f...
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US seeks to keep Chinese-registered Gulfstream G550 seized after trip to Iran
The US Justice Department has asked a federal judge in California to allow the government to keep a… The post US seeks to keep Chinese-registered Gulfstream G550 seized after trip to I...
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Investigators find pieces of Learjet’s elevator miles from Florida crash site
Investigators have found three pieces of a Learjet 60’s left elevator between 1.3 and 3.8 miles from the… The post Investigators find pieces of Learjet’s elevator miles from Florida cr...
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Delta Air Lines partner Wheels Up orders six new Embraer Phenom 300Es
Delta Air Lines’ private jet partner Wheels Up has ordered six new Embraer Phenom 300E aircraft with deliveries… The post Delta Air Lines partner Wheels Up orders six new Embraer...
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Bombardier raises 2026 cash flow forecast above $1.3B as services hit record
Bombardier reported on November 5, 2026, that it raised its 2026 free cash flow forecast to more than… The post Bombardier raises 2026 cash flow forecast above $1.3B as services hit re...
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Will NASA’s newest X-plane bring science fiction to life?
NASA has unveiled details behind its latest X-plane vision, promising a new platform that will advance flight control… The post Will NASA’s newest X-plane bring science fiction to life...
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Emirates stays profitable despite 68% drop amid high fuel prices
Emirates posted a $1 billion profit in its latest financial results despite a 68% drop amid high fuel… The post Emirates stays profitable despite 68% drop amid high fuel prices appeare...
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The Key Differences Between Economy, Premium Economy, Business & First Class
Walk the aisle with a seat designer to decode the real differences between economy, premium, business, and first class. Is the upgrade worth it?
- FlightGlobal
Fatal skydive crash pilot failed to pull Caravan out of intentional steep descent
Aircraft initially followed post-jump profile of previous flights before exceeding maximum speed limit. US investigators believe a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan pilot intentionally put the aircr...
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Why United Airlines' Unusual Boeing 767-400ER Seats With 43 Inches Of Pitch Aren't For Passengers
Four seats offer an extra foot of legroom, leg rests, and a privacy curtain, but they primarily serve flight attendants, not passengers.
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KLM Forced Into 'Painful' €1B Financial Overhaul
The Dutch flag carrier will cut its staff by around 15% as it looks to improve its earnings.
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AutoFlight stages world’s first formation flight with 5 unmanned eVTOLs: video
China’s AutoFlight has staged the world’s first formation flight involving five autonomous electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL)… The post AutoFlight stages world’s...
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KLM to cut jobs and revamp European fleet as part of fresh restructuring
New round of measures includes outsourcing and reorganising roles as Dutch carrier says further savings required. Dutch carrier KLM is implementing a fresh round of measures aimed at improvi...
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PLD Space tests flight-termination system for Miura 5 debut launch next year
Three initial test and flight vehicles being built in parallel by Spanish manufacturer. Spanish aeronautical firm PLD Space is progressing towards the launch of its Miura 5 vehicle next year...
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Vaeridion wins near-€125m funding boost
Equity raise on top of European grant will enable construction of first Microliner prototype and final assembly line. Munich-based developer Vaeridion has secured almost €125 million ($140 m...
- Simple Flying
The Same TSA Scanner That Lets Laptops Stay In Your Bag Is Quietly Ruining Other Gear
This is why some passengers need to pay extra attention next time they pass through TSA.
- FlightGlobal
Middle East disruption slashes Emirates’ interim profit by two-thirds
Dubai-based carrier yet to restore full pre-crisis operation but tempers impact of fuel-price spike. Emirates Airline recorded a two-thirds slump in pre-tax and net profit for the first half...
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Delta Must Face Lawsuit Alleging Over 1 Million Flyers Paid For 'Window Seats' With No Window
Passengers say they paid $70 extra for a view that turned out to be a wall.
- FlightGlobal
Pakistan tests indigenously developed air-to-air missile
New weapon supports Islamabad’s efforts for self-sufficiency in defence equipment. Pakistan has tested a new air-to-air missile with a launch from a Chengdu/Pakistan Aeronautical Complex JF-...
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Why Boeing 787-9 Operators Are Moving From 2-2-2 To 1-2-1 Business Class
Big changes are underway across the global fleet of 787-9s, where business class is becoming more about individual space than ever before.
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Indonesia conducts flight operations from former Garibaldi carrier
The 1980s-era carrier has yet to gain a clear military role. Indonesia’s navy has started helicopter flights to and from the KRI Sriwijaya-100 aircraft carrier, which was recently transferre...
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How Emirates Safeguards Its Longest Airbus A380 Route With A Little-Known Fallback
The Dubai-based carrier is the world's largest operator of the Airbus A380.
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Qantas Is Retiring Its Airbus A380s 4 Years Early Because It Trusts Its A350-1000 & Boeing 787 Deliveries
Qantas is making difficult decisions about its superjumbos
- FlightGlobal
Inside Korean Air’s defence ambitions
In a recent visit to South Korea, FlightGlobal spent time with the aerospace unit of Korean Air, a major player in the country’s uncrewed aircraft space, and the winner of several key...
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Redwire secures $20 million US defence contract for VLEO spacecraft testing
The award will support a preliminary flight test to gather data ahead of a larger flight demonstration designed to test technology for sustained spacecraft operations at very low altitudes....
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Retired jet engines finding second life powering AI data centers
An old jet engine removed from a Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 can be worth more as a… The post Retired jet engines finding second life powering AI data centers appeared first on AeroTime.
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Joby maintains push for pre-certification air taxi flights, despite high FAA bar
FAA has said type certifications might actually come easier than approvals for pre-certification commercial flights. Joby Aviation still aims to operate pre-certification, revenue-generating...
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Why 17 Regional Gates Matter So Much To The Airline Carrying Over 60% Of Miami's Passengers
Miami International Airport is one of the country's primary international gateways.
Archive: 2026-11-04
- Simple Flying
Ill-Fated Learjet Had Altitude Struggles Amid Severe Turbulence 6 Months Ago, ATC Audio Shows
Resurfaced ATC audio reveals a Learjet struggled with severe turbulence six months before its fatal crash in South Florida.
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Gulfstream deliveries rise as General Dynamics aerospace profit climbs 19%
Gulfstream delivered 40 business jets in the third quarter of 2026, up from 39 a year earlier, as… The post Gulfstream deliveries rise as General Dynamics aerospace profit climbs 19% a...
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Maxwell unveils hybrid amphibious aircraft concept for cargo flights
Florida-based aircraft developer Maxwell Aircraft has unveiled a hybrid amphibious aircraft concept designed to carry cargo between waterways… The post Maxwell unveils hybrid amphibiou...
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Qantas sells 44 Boeing 737NGs to AerFin as part of fleet retirement plans
Qantas has sold 44 Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft to aftermarket specialist AerFin as part of plans to… The post Qantas sells 44 Boeing 737NGs to AerFin as part of fleet retiremen...
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US Air Force backs Joby’s autonomous cargo aircraft with $37M commitment
Joby Aviation has secured additional US Air Force funding for its autonomous flight technology, bringing the service’s total… The post US Air Force backs Joby’s autonomous cargo...
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Eve signs binding agreement for up to 12 eVTOLs with aspiring Brazilian operator
Eve Air Mobility has signed a binding agreement for up to 12 electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL)… The post Eve signs binding agreement for up to 12 eVTOLs with aspiring Brazil...
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IndiGo explores large regional jet order with Embraer: Reuters
India’s largest airline IndiGo is in talks with Embraer over a potential order for 100 regional jets with… The post IndiGo explores large regional jet order with Embraer: Reuters...
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Dutch F-35As, French Rafales and Swedish Gripens join Finland’s dispersal drill
The Finnish Air Force will disperse 20 F/A-18 Hornet fighters across military air bases, civilian airports and a… The post Dutch F-35As, French Rafales and Swedish Gripens join Finland...
- FlightGlobal
Air Mauritius lifts full-year profit to €79m but warns of fuel headwinds
Carrier’s shareholders’ equity turns positive for the first time since the pandemic.Air Mauritius has reported a net profit of €78.6 million ($85.5 million) for the year to March 2026, helpe...
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Avolon opts to take Max 10 for all 140 737s in latest Boeing order
Lessor unveiled agreement for 250 single-aisle and widebody jets in October. All 140 Boeing 737 Max jets ordered by lessor Avolon will be the Max 10 variant, the largest version of the twinj...
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How Breeze Airways Makes Money On Routes With Just 10 Passengers Per Day Each Way
By focusing on city pairs largely ignored by other airlines, Breeze's network serves markets with limited competition and relatively stable demand.
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ITA Airways sees operating profit stay steady in third quarter
Italian carrier’s operating profit running ahead of last year over first nine months, but exchange rate fluctuations impacting its net performance. ITA Airways posted an operating prof...
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ITA Airways Plots Malpensa U-Turn To Fly Milan-Lima Route Before Emirates Can
It has been almost three years since ITA Airways operated scheduled long-haul flights from Milan Malpensa.
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US Air Force divests three A-29 Super Tucanos after test pilot school trial
The US Air Force has divested the three A-29C Super Tucano turboprops assigned to its Test Pilot School… The post US Air Force divests three A-29 Super Tucanos after test pilot school...
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Dozens Of Boeing 787s Face Checks Over Fuel Tanks That Could Ignite When Hit By Lightning
The FAA's directive covers 60 US-registered jets, with an unknown number of foreign-registered aircraft potentially affected.
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Boeing confirms triple-digit Avolon order is for MAX 10 jets
Boeing has confirmed that a triple-digit order announced last month from lessor Avolon is for 737 MAX 10… The post Boeing confirms triple-digit Avolon order is for MAX 10 jets appeared...
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Fresh Off FAA Approval, Boeing Lands 140-Jet 737 MAX 10 Order From Major Lessor
Lessors are betting big on the largest MAX variant this year.
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Korea’s Hanwha opens new complex to build Nuri space launcher and own vehicle
Aerospace firm preparing to produce domestically-developed rocket from end of decade. South Korean firm Hanwha Aerospace has formally inaugurated a space launch vehicle manufacturing facilit...
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Why It Took Years For Boeing To Finally Get The Orders For The 787-10 It Always Wanted
The slow start for what became one of Boeing's best-selling jets today.
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France launches SyLEx sounding rocket to test technology for M51.4 missile
France’s defense procurement agency, the Direction générale de l’armement (DGA), launched a SyLEx sounding rocket during the night… The post France launches SyLEx sounding rocket to te...
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How Perth Easily Became Australia's Gateway To Europe
Perth's unique geography set it up right for becoming the main gateway connecting Australia to the world
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Aircraft deliveries lift KAI to big third quarter
Maturing fixed-wing combat aircraft programmes are a boost for revenues. Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) saw impressive third quarter revenue growth on the back of aircraft deliveries. For...
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US transportation inspector probes FAA regulation of helicopter tour industry
DOT’s inspector general notes a “loophole’ allowing aerial photography flights to operate under less-stringent regulations. Concerns about lax oversight have prompted the U...
- Simple Flying
WestJet Vs. Porter Airlines: Which Carrier Is More Premium In 2026?
The Canadian airline market is highly competitive in 2026, with Porter Airlines and WestJet offering some of the best premium products.
Archive: 2026-11-03
- FlightGlobal
Shield AI completes assembly of first X-Bat prototype
The single-engined VTOL jet was assembled in Frisco, Texas, before moving to Kansas for flight testing. American defence manufacturer Shield AI has completed assembly of its first X-Bat figh...
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Saab reveals Gripen E flight test activities involving in-house AI agents
Airframer details two-year activity involving latest-generation combat aircraft. Saab has revealed conducting flight tests with its Gripen E fighter using in-house-developed artificial intel...
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LATAM cuts profit outlook as fuel costs outpace fare hikes
Latin American carrier was able to pass through about 80% of elevated fuel costs in the form of higher fares. LATAM Airlines Group cut its profit outlook for the year as higher-than-expected...
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NTSB recovers crashed Learjet elevator parts and prepares to enter impact crater
Pitch-control components came down miles from the crash site. Accident investigators have still not been able to access the impact crater formed by the Learjet 60 that crashed near Palm Beac...
- Simple Flying
JetBlue Hikes Checked Bag Fees Again To $50, A 43% Increase In Just 2 Years
Rise comes as airlines across the world continue to battle high fuel prices.
- Simple Flying
The One 737 Variant That Saved Boeing's Narrowbody Line
The impact of the 737-300, and how the 737's role within Boeing'slineup and the market evolved.
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It's Official: Lufthansa Signs $1.2 Billion Deal To Purchase 44.9% Of TAP Air Portugal
Lufthansa officially signs its TAP acquisition agreement, positioning Lisbon as its seventh hub and targeting Latin American growth.
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Air India eyes more widebody jets as new CEO predicts return to profitability
Air India is considering additional widebody aircraft orders from Boeing and Airbus as its new CEO, Tewolde Gebremariam,… The post Air India eyes more widebody jets as new CEO predicts...
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FAA orders Boeing 787 fuel tank inspections over lightning strike explosion risk
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered inspections of certain Boeing 787 Dreamliners after discovering that required manufacturing… The post FAA orders Boeing 787 fuel t...
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American Airlines resumes Haiti flights two years after aircraft shootings
American Airlines has resumed flights to Haiti for the first time in nearly two years, becoming the first… The post American Airlines resumes Haiti flights two years after aircraft sho...
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Ryanair, Wizz Air, LOT and SAS targeted by series of bomb threats within hours
Several European airlines including Ryanair, Wizz Air, LOT Polish Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) have been targeted by… The post Ryanair, Wizz Air, LOT and SAS targeted by se...
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Sweden receives Taurus missiles from Germany for Gripen deep strikes
Sweden has taken delivery of Taurus KEPD 350 long-range cruise missiles purchased from German military stocks, bringing its… The post Sweden receives Taurus missiles from Germany for G...
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French Navy clears Airbus Aliaca VTOL drone for shipboard service
France’s defense procurement agency (DGA) has qualified the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) version of Airbus Helicopters’ U010… The post French Navy clears Airbus Aliaca VTOL dron...
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UK, France lead military exercise in Poland to prepare for post-war Ukraine
A European alliance led by the United Kingdom (UK) and France will conduct a 13-day military exercise in… The post UK, France lead military exercise in Poland to prepare for post-war U...
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How consolidation and fleet revamp is taking shape in Japan’s domestic airline sector
Japan’s two largest carriers are switching up their domestic operations, with some help from the government. ANA Holdings’ intention to shore up its shareholding in RegionalPlus Wings...
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Lufthansa Group’s efficiency measures help boost third-quarter profits
Lufthansa Group has posted third-quarter profits thanks in part to efficiency measures the company took earlier in the… The post Lufthansa Group’s efficiency measures help boost third-...
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Saab AI agent controls Gripen E autonomously in BVR combat scenarios
Saab has flight-tested artificial intelligence (AI) agents developed entirely in-house on a Gripen E fighter, with one agent… The post Saab AI agent controls Gripen E autonomously in B...
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LATAM A320 engine fire occurred as jet waited for line-up clearance
Authorities yet to confirm cause after flames emitted by CFM56 at Lima. Peruvian authorities have given further details of the engine fire incident that involved a LATAM Airbus A320 preparin...
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Here's What Emirates' 56-Seat Premium Economy Cabin Offers That Singapore Airlines Structurally Cannot Match
Emirates' premium economy seats are an inch wider than Singapore Airlines,' offering passengers a more spacious and comfortable flying experience.
- FlightGlobal
RAF’s Protector force marks operational milestone in Middle East
Reaper successor has already ‘proven to be a vital ISTAR asset’, service says. The UK Royal Air Force (RAF) has marked an early operational milestone with its General Atomics Aer...
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Lufthansa Group cuts full-year guidance as high fuel costs bite
MRO and cargo units boosted third-quarter profits, but adjusted EBIT fell 11% among the group’s network airlines. Lufthansa Group’s maintenance and cargo divisions drove a 6% overall profit...
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Why Ultra-Long-Haul Flights Still Need 4 Pilots In The Cockpit For Takeoff
Why the flight deck gets crowded on lift off.
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Air India Express 737 backtracked along runway as navy fighter took off
Inquiry into serious incursion at Dabolim highlights airliner crew’s failure to acknowledge hold-short instruction. Investigators have disclosed that an Air India Express Boeing 737-80...
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US Tennis Star Slams United After ‘Canceled’ Flight Suddenly Takes Off With Her Bags
The female world No.4 took to social media to share her frustrating experience.
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Delta Air Lines' 18-Hour Meal Pre-Order Window Is The Closest To Departure Of Any US Carrier
Delta is cutting its Delta One meal pre-order deadline to 18 hours while introducing new menus, premium wines and upgraded business-class service