Night goggles may have hampered army pilots before DC plane crash, experts say

The pilots of a US army helicopter that collided with a passenger jet over Washington DC in January would have had difficulty spotting the plane while wearing night-vision goggles, experts told the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on...

Jet Aviation Acquires AstonSky FBO at Paris Le Bourget

Jet Aviation Acquires AstonSky FBO at Paris Le Bourget Acquisition means business aviation services group now has 31 FBOs worldwide The AstonSky FBO at Paris Le Bourget Airport includes an extensive wine cellar beneath one of its lounges. © Jet...

The Untold Stories of Airline Operations

By Ipsha Aryal When passengers board a flight, they usually think about their destination or perhaps the in-flight meals. What they don't often realise is the amount of work going on behind the scenes to make sure their journey runs smoothly and...

Engines dead, pilots glided plane for 120km over ocean, saved 306 lives

"Mayday, mayday, mayday. We have lost both engines due to fuel starvation. We're gliding now," transmitted 28-year-old First Officer Dirk DeJager over the emergency frequency. It was August 24, 2001, and Air Transat Flight 236, an Airbus A330,...

Plane crashes into home, narrowly missing nearby middle school, leaving 2 injured

An airplane crash in Washington injured two people and narrowly avoided hitting a middle school. According to a Chelan County Sheriff’s Office news release, a small aircraft dove into the roof of a house in Cashmere, Washington, on Wednesday, July...

Turkish Airlines Resumes Flights to Aleppo After 13-Year Hiatus

After more than a decade of suspended operations, Turkish Airlines has officially resumed flights to Aleppo, marking a significant milestone in its post-pandemic and post-conflict route expansion. The move comes thirteen years after flights to...

National airline is offering long-distance friends the chance to reunite - here's how

Loganair’s Season of Connections campaign is searching for the UK’s longest-distance friendships, with the winning pair set to receive return flights to finally meet again in person. Lyn MacDonald, head of marketing and brand at Loganair, said:...

Kimberly-Clark, Roku, Joby Aviation: Trending Tickers

00:00 Speaker A Now time for some of today's trending tickers. We are watching Kimberly Clark, Roku, and Joby Aviation. First up, we got Kimberly Clark, the parent company of brands like Kleenex. The shares jumping the company raised its full year...

Otto Aviation picks Italian specialist to design Phantom’s fuel system

US firm Otto Aviation, which is developing a low-emission business jet, has selected Italian-based Secondo Mona to supply an integrated fuel system. Otto is developing the super-midsize Phantom 3500, which will have a lightweight and low-drag...

Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 crew members sue Boeing over blowout

The four flight attendants on Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 are suing Boeing, claiming they suffered physical and psychological injuries after a panel flew off the 737 Max 9 in January 2024. Boeing and Alaska each face several lawsuits from...

New Lake County airport terminal aims to boost business, aviation training

The Big 3 US Airlines: How Seasonal Demand Changes Transatlantic & Long-Haul Flights

The big three American carriers are big fans of the transatlantic market to Europe. This is no surprise: it is generally the most lucrative and is a reliable market. American Airlines,United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have all grown their...

Historic Junkers Ju52 honoured by Ekurhuleni aviation enthusiasts

The drone from its triple prop engines has brought many grown men to tears, while the corrugated skin and 95ft wingspan will ensure that the Junkers Ju52/3m will forever go down in history as an aviation marvel. On July 18, aviation enthusiasts...

Close call between commercial plane and medical helicopter reported at Pittsburgh International Airport

By Carlos Cristian Flores Click here for updates on this story PITTSBURGH (WTAE) — Back in March, a commercial airplane was landing at Pittsburgh International Airport when it nearly missed a potential collision with a medical helicopter on the...

New salary structure: Aviation workers petition Keyamo, give seven-day ultimatum

Major unions in Nigeria’s aviation sector have issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, over the prolonged delay in implementing a new salary structure for workers under the Nigerian...

Can Autopilot Land A Plane On Its Own?

When people say "autopilot," they usually refer to the suite of automated flying capabilities and plane attitude control that an airplane can do. However, what "autopilot" is varies from plane to plane, with some having more automated flying...

The worst airlines to sleep on according to science as ranking system revealed

A new global ranking has landed, casting a weary light on the quality of sleep we get while flying. The 2025 Airline Sleep Score Index, developed by sleep-tracking app Sleepagotchi, is the first to rank 50 of the world's largest airlines based on...

Aviation roundup: Batik Air, Hong Kong Airlines and more

Here’s our weekly roundup of new air routes and codeshare partnerships Batik Air’s first Bangkok–Subang flight departed on July 28 Batik Air connects Subang and Bangkok Batik Air has launched its first international service from Sultan Abdul Aziz...

WWII-era DC-3 aircraft turns heads as Swiss aviation enthusiast visits Cork for summer holiday

It’s a flying visit – in classic Swiss style. Swiss business magnate and historic aircraft enthusiast Hugo Mathys turned heads along the south coast this week after flying in for a private holiday in his fleet of gleaming Second World War era...

United Airlines Economy Plus Subscription: Perks for Frequent Flyers

In an era where air travel increasingly prioritizes premium experiences, United Airlines’ Economy Plus subscription has emerged as a compelling option for frequent flyers seeking to elevate their journeys without splurging on business class....