Plane crash victims stable, under hospital care

Ethiopian Airlines Welcomes Its Fourth Airbus A350-1000

Addis Ababa, August 2, 2025 (ENA)—Ethiopian Airlines Group, the flag carrier of Ethiopia, announced today the arrival of its fourth Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. Nicknamed the new "big bird," the advanced wide-body jet joins the Ethiopian Airlines...

‘She lived big’: South Florida pilot dies in plane crash on flight around world

This summer was meant to be when Anh-Thu Nguyen’s years of planning finally came to fruition. Six years in the making, the experienced pilot and South Florida flight instructor set out on Wednesday morning from Indiana on the second leg of a solo...

Walker plane passenger fined after being drunk and 'loud' on early morning flight from Turkey

A plane passenger has been fined after being drunk and "loud" on an early morning flight. Claire Barrett had been returning home to Newcastle from Dalaman, in Turkey, when she came across an old friend. A court heard that the pair drank vodka...

Tourism Malaysia, Vietnam Airlines ink deal to boost bilateral tourism

HÀ NỘI — Tourism Malaysia and Vietnam Airlines on August 2 signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to strengthen tourism ties and promote two-way travel between Malaysia and Việt Nam. The MoC’s agreement signing ceremony, taken place at Vietnam...

Expert explains what actually happens to a plane during turbulence

Aviation disasters create worldwide shockwaves when they happen - particularly as more incidents are being filmed and shared online. Research by YouGov reveals that 19 per cent of Brits confess to suffering from a fear of flying - a statistic...

IndiGo bars man who hit a co-passenger on plane flying from Mumbai to Kolkata from its flights

No injuries after small plane flips on Green Lake

No injuries were reported after a small aircraft flipped during landing on Green Lake Friday afternoon. Ellsworth Fire Chief Scott Guillerault said the department received a call about the accident at 4:56 p.m. When rescue crews arrived, they...

Muslim passenger slapped during panic attack on Indian airline

A disturbing incident aboard an IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Kolkata has gone viral on social media, triggering widespread anger and calls for punitive action after a Muslim passenger suffering a panic attack was slapped by a fellow traveller....

Why United Airlines flight declared 'Mayday' and made emergency landing at Dulles Airport?

A United Airlines Boeing 787 aircraft, with 219 passengers and 11 crew members on board, declared a “Mayday” due to an engine failure on the evening of Friday, July 25. The Munich-bound flight made a safe emergency landing back at Washington...

Aviation Experts Highlight Challenges Inhibiting Open Sky, Free Trade in Africa

Chinedu Eze Aviation industry experts have identified factors that inhibit the plan of the African Union, supported by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to have open sky for Africa, known as the Single African Air Transport Market...

Travel expert warns holidaymakers to NEVER use common plane freebie

By ALESIA FIDDLER Published: 05:44 EDT, 2 August 2025 | Updated: 05:44 EDT, 2 August 2025 It's not uncommon for passengers to be offered items to help boost their comfort on long-haul flights. But a travel expert has warned holidaymakers to avoid...

Airlines to repatriate smuggled wildlife: DGCA

Cases of smuggling endangered animals crammed into boxes to Mumbai airport have increased and have become a cause of concern. In a move aimed at curbing illegal wildlife trafficking and ensuring animal welfare, the Directorate General of Civil...

Kiir vows to support Civil Aviation Authority

President Salva Kiir Mayardit (M) and officials from the South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (photo: PPU) By Lodu William Odiya President Salva Kiir Mayardit has reaffirmed commitment to modernization of the country’s aviation infrastructure....

Is South Africa’s aviation sector headed for a crash?

The national carrier SAA emerged from three years under business rescue in April last year, thanks to a R10.4 billion bailout. However, it is still grappling with the effects of a turbulent history marked by financial distress, operational...

Further arrest over damage to planes at RAF Brize Norton

A 22-year-old man, of no fixed abode, was arrested on Friday in Bedford on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism, contrary to Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000, Counter Terrorism Policing South said. Two...

Airline bans snack as cases of deadliest form of turbulence soar

An airline has banned a hot inflight snack as cases of a deadly form of turbulence soar. A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam was hit by severe turbulence on Wednesday, resulting in 25 passengers being hospitalised and the...

Ghanaian Aviation Pioneer Patricia Mawuli Named African Genius Awards Finalist

Aircraft Revolution for Africa Ghanaian aviator and engineer Professor Patricia Mawuli Porter OBE DL has been selected as a finalist for the prestigious African Genius Awards, honoring her transformative contributions to aviation and empowerment...

Travellers urged to avoid this one plane seat that's 'recipe for a miserable flight'

Many travellers can find flying to be the downside to taking a trip abroad. While for some the flight can be an exciting part of a holiday, others simply see it as a means to an end and they want to get through it as quickly and calmly as...

The Shrine on Airline lost a major tenant. Officials hope a major renovation will turn things around.

The Shrine on Airline lost its last, remaining tenant this week when Major League Rugby's NOLA Gold, which began playing at the 10,000-seat stadium in 2020, announced that it wouldn't participate in the 2026 season, dealing a blow to a venue that...