Malaysia Airlines increases Maldives flights

KUALA LUMPUR, 5 August 2025: Malaysia Airlines will increase flights between the Malaysian capital and the Maldives from daily to 11 weekly during the northern hemisphere winter timetable that opens 26 October 2025 and extends to the end of March...

UK, US, China shaped 2024 global aviation trends –IATA

The International Air Transport Association has named the United States of America, China and the United Kingdom as the top three countries with the largest amount of passenger traffic in 2024. This was made known in the 2024 World Air Transport...

No injuries after small plane crashes in C-54 canal, officials say

BREVARD COUNTY — A pilot escaped injuries after his small aircraft crashed into the C-54 canal on Monday afternoon following an onboard malfunction, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. The wreck happened just north of the Indian...

Restoration of US Navy plane brings veterans back to former Brunswick base

The veterans who came to see it recalled their days of flight and danger, 60 and 70 years ago. BRUNSWICK, Maine — Some stood, others sat, and the old airplane gleamed as it hadn't for half a century. The veterans who came to see it recalled their...

Santa Barbara Woman Seeking $200 Million in Damages for Brother’s Death in D.C. Plane Crash

Seven months after an American Airlines flight collided with a U.S. Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., killing everyone on board, a victim’s bereaved family has formally filed a government tort claim seeking $200 million in damages. Kristen...

“The engine just stopped:” Pilot speaks out after plane crash in Oak Island

OAK ISLAND, N.C. (WECT) – For 17 years, Mark Finkelstein has been flying high as a pilot of small aircraft, like his two-seater Jabiru aircraft he’s dubbed “Air Finky.” But on Saturday, his life turned upside down, literally, when a 20-minute...

Nuclear Command Plane Went Dark Over Missouri Airspace

I've heard it said what you don't know can't hurt you. Perhaps this might be an exception. A United States "doomsday plane" went dark over Missouri with its transponder off until it was just spotted. Kudos to YouTube channel NY Prepper for the...

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines sees revenue growth, but no profit due to higher costs

The operating result for the first half of the year was -2 million euros. Although this is an improvement compared to the first half of 2024 (–31 million euros), this is a disappointing outcome given the 6.3 billion euros in revenue. This is a...

Plane makes emergency landing on M-28 after engine blows mid-flight; no injuries reported

Michigan State Police and other emergency personnel look over the pilot after they had to make an emergency landing on the Seney stretch after engine failure mid-flight in Thursday. (Photo courtesy of Michigan State Police 8th District) MARQUETTE...

Joby Aviation, L3Harris to explore hybrid VTOL aircraft

Air taxi maker Joby Aviation has partnered with US defence contractor L3Harris Technologies, to develop a new vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft for possible use by the military. The companies are focusing on a gas turbine hybrid VTOL...

Woman Says Yes to Marriage Proposal Just Before Her Plane Crashes in Turkiye

It's safe to say that this marriage proposal didn't go as planned. Turkish media reports the cell phone video was taken to document this man's sky-high proposal. The woman he proposed to is reportedly on the plane and he made his request via...

Southwest Airlines seat policy ‘adds $100s to average family trip’ – we checked how prices compare to United & American

SOUTHWEST Airlines has been busy promoting its new assigned seating policy - despite charging more for family holidays. Here’s how the changes compare to prices offered by competitors United and American Airlines. 7 Southwest customers will need...

New Haven bars city employees from using public funds to fly Avelo Airlines

The City of New Haven and local organizations are calling out Avelo Airlines for its ongoing deportation flights. Avelo Airline entered into a contract with the Department of Homeland Security in April to conduct deportation flights from Arizona...

United Airlines retirees targeted in $500K fraud scheme, Stuart man arrested

STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — A $500,000 fraud scheme targeting United Airlines retirees has landed one Florida man behind bars. After months of digging by Stuart detectives, the police department announced on Monday the arrest of Henry Tyrone Harris Jr....

CARIBBEAN-AVIATION-OECS signs MOU with Haitian-based airline

Exclusive: Registered sex offender banned from Spirit Airlines after arrest for groping teenage seatmate

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Joby Aviation is set to acquire Blade Air Mobility's passenger business for up to $125 million

Joby Aviation has announced plans to acquire Blade Air Mobility’s passenger business for up to $125 million, including $35 million tied to certain performance milestones and retention of some key employees. As far as available reports, only...

Edinburgh Airport Storm Floris: Watch moment Ryanair plane lands in “unseasonably strong and disruptive” winds

Watch as a Ryanair plane lands in Storm Floris’ strong winds at Edinburgh Airport. SpottedEDI caught the Ryanair B737 EI-IHF BTS-EDI’s approach and landing and posted it to YouTube, adding that the pilots were doing a great job. Read More Met...

Police bust airplane carrying $295,000 worth of drugs in the Delta

Delta Drug Arrests: William Claren and Mark Bailey Delta Drug Arrest: Airplane and “Cargo” JACKSON, Miss. – The Winona Police Department helped bust a high-flying drug operation in the Delta. A plane, along with 247 pounds of marijuana and more...

247 pounds of weed and airplane seized in Mississippi Delta drug bust

JACKSON, Miss. (WTVA) — Authorities seized 247 pounds of marijuana and an airplane as part of a major drug bust in the Mississippi Delta. Local and state law enforcement arrested William Claren, 63, of California, and Mark Bailey, 66, of...