Why Are New Airplanes Painted Green?

For decades, modern aircraft have been primarily made out of aluminum due to its lightweight, non-magnetic nature, and easy machineability. Stainless steel, titanium, and tungsten are also used in varied capacities, but when metal comes into...

Gaya's airport code sparks unease, but aviation minister says it stays

Flights from cities such as Bangkok, Yangon and Thimphu operate from Gaya between Oct and March, alongside domestic carriers.From Gyan to Gaya to GAY - the spiritual city's airport code has stirred unease, but it's not changing. Junior civil...

'Their loss is felt deeply': 4 killed in Ariz. medical plane crash

By Jacques Billeaud and Lisa Baumann Associated Press CHINLE, Ariz. — A small medical transport plane crashed and caught fire Tuesday on the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona, killing four people, the tribe said in a statement. A Beechcraft King...

Chorus Aviation sees $32.4 million profit in Q2, operating revenue $324.6 million

HALIFAX — Chorus Aviation Inc. says its latest quarter delivered a $32.4 million profit. The Halifax-based company says the second-quarter figure compares with a net loss of $180.6 million a year earlier. Operating revenue totalled $324.6 million,...

Singapore Airlines apologises after Muslim passenger served pork on flight to New York, says crew ‘didn’t know’ what prosciutto is

SINGAPORE, Aug 6 — Singapore Airlines (SIA) has apologised after a Muslim business-class passenger was served a dish containing pork on an 18-hour flight from Singapore to New York, reported Mothership today. The passenger, a Singapore permanent...

A career in aviation led to Dubai for Kristina Zalandauskaite

Was aviation your childhood aspiration or a surprising turn in your career? To be honest, aviation was neither my childhood dream nor my first career choice. However, once I discovered this industry, I quickly realised how well it aligned with my...

40-Year-Old Spirit Airlines Pilot Allegedly Stalked Teen Girls, Arrested At New Orleans Airport

Last Updated:August 05, 2025, 23:51 IST US pilot arrested at airport over stalking charges involving 12- and 17-year-old girls. Spirit Airlines pilot accused of stalking two minor girls, removed from flight duty. (IMAGE: REUTERS)A pilot working...

Why Ukrainian First Lady’s Plane Heading To Japan Stopped At Jaipur: Who Is Zelenskyy’s Wife Olena?

Last Updated:August 05, 2025, 16:22 IST The refuelling request was pre-approved by the Foreign Ministry, which directed the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security on August 1 to accord necessary protocol President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife Olena...

Four Killed After Medical Plane Crashes While Landing On Navajo Nation In Arizona

Last Updated:August 06, 2025, 08:27 IST According to the Navajo Police Department, the crew was en route to pick up a patient from a local hospital Medical transport plane crashes in Northern Arizona | Image: XFour people were killed on Tuesday...

How should India open its aviation market?

There is an intense focus on access to India’s booming international air travel market as India’s home-grown players seek to capture their fair share of traffic, which has for many years been tapped successfully by overseas carriers. The pace at...

Medical transport plane crash kills 4 | West Coast Wrap

MAAS Aviation appoints new MRO division general manager

Aircraft painting and exterior coating specialist, MAAS Aviation, has appointed Patrick Fransen as General Manager of its MRO division, overseeing operations in Maastricht, Netherlands and Kaunas, Lithuania. Fransen joins MAAS from the European...

American Airlines Cargo transports premium Brazilian ginger

The 2025 Brazilian ginger season has drawn to a flavorful close, with American Airlines Cargo facilitating the shipment of over 900 tonnes of fresh ginger to the United States. This year’s crop, sourced from the fertile regions of Espirito Santo...

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Malaysian Airlines to increase flights to Maldives

- Number of weekly flights will be increase from seven to eleven - The additional four services will operate on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday Malaysian Airlines is set to increase its services to the Maldives with number of weekly flights...

Plane supposedly carrying Witkoff takes off from US — air traffic control

MOSCOW, August 5. /TASS/. A plane purportedly carrying President Donald Trump's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff has taken off from the United States, an air traffic control source told TASS. "The plane that Witkoff is believed to be on board took off...

Spare Parts Shortages Impede Ethiopian Airlines’ Domestic Operations

CEO denies Russian partnership rumors A spare-parts scarcity that began during the COVID-19 pandemic continues to haunt the Ethiopian Airlines Group, as its executives disclose that issues with suppliers in Canada and the United Kingdom have...

Spirit Airlines pilot arrested, accused of stalking minors

A Spirit Airlines pilot has been “removed from duty” following an arrest at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport on stalking charges out of Kansas. Dominic A. Cipolla, 40, was preparing for a flight on July 17 when he was taken into...

This Day in History - August 6: Atomic Bomb dropped on Hiroshima, airplane built in Omaha

August 6, 1945 — Atomic Bomb dropped on Hiroshima, airplane built in Omaha It was August 6, 1945 when the world’s first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. The airplane carrying that bomb - built in Omaha, Nebraska. It was called the...

Ethiopian Airlines sees rise in revenue with expanded routes

Ethiopian Airlines has posted an 8% rise in annual revenue for the 2024/25 financial year, driven by a significant increase in passenger numbers and the expansion of its route network. Despite facing operational challenges on some routes due to...