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Commercial aircraft emergency evacuations: the theories and rules behind them
Although statistically, air travel is one of the safest forms of transportation, incidents do occur, albeit rarely. From burst tires to major incidents, the degree of seriousness of the event will dictate how any crew will deal with that particular scenario. While more minor incidents can simply be…
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Lufthansa inflight drama as co-pilot faints after captain leaves cockpit: report
A report has come to light in the German media concerning a major flight safety issue that affected a Lufthansa flight from Germany to Spain in February 2024. The report published by the…
Poland seizes sanctioned Boeing aircraft tires en route to Belarus, Russia
Polish customs officials intercepted five tons of aircraft tires intended for Boeing civilian aircraft, which were suspected to be a violation of European Union sanctions. The seizure was…
Etihad heading to North Carolina with new direct B787 services to Charlotte
Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways has announced the launch of nonstop flights from Abu Dhabi to Charlotte, North Carolina, one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the United…
Boeing marks 30th anniversary of first 777 delivery
On May 15, 2025, Boeing marked the 30th anniversary of the first Boeing 777 delivery, to United Airlines. That first delivery of the aircraft which would soon become Boeing’s flagship model…
Five dead as two helicopters collide mid-flight in Finland
Five people died in Finland when two helicopters collided mid-flight on May 17, 2025. The accident happened near Eura airfield, in southwestern Finland, around midday local time. …
Cockpit camera captures the moment a Robinson R44 helicopter ditches in ocean
Cockpit camera footage has emerged online of the moment a Robinson R44 Clipper light helicopter ditched in the sea off the coast of Ecuador on May 15, 2025. The helicopter was operating…
Turkish firms hit by India-Pakistan fight: airport and airline ties under review
Turkish interests in the growing Indian commercial aviation industry have been seriously impacted as a result of the recent fighting between India and Pakistan. The continued activity of…
Two Alaska Airlines B737 aircraft clip wings at Seattle-Tacoma airport
Two Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft clipped their wings at Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) airport on May 17, 2025, as they prepared to depart for their respective destinations. Flights AS1190…
Evia Aero inks deal for Stralis hydrogen-electric regional aircraft
German startup Evia Aero is moving ahead with its plans to launch a sustainable regional airline in Europe using zero-emissions aircraft. Evia Aera has closed a deal to acquire six Beech…
Spanish Court rules Ryanair baggage fees unlawful, airline to repay charges
Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline, is facing something of a legal backlash after a Spanish court ruled that the low-cost airline must refund hand luggage fees it unlawfully charged across…
Airbus opens new distribution center to strengthen helicopter support in Canada
Airbus Helicopters has opened a new distribution center in the Niagara area of Canada to strengthen industrial operations and expand spare parts storage capacity. The new 21,000 square…
Archer CEO guests on US talk show to unveil LA28 Olympics air taxi partnership
In somewhat unprecedented scenes the CEO of Archer Aviation, Adam Goldstein, has guested on US TV talk show ‘The Tonight Show’, hosted by Jimmy Fallon, to unveil a partnership with the LA28…
ATR’s quiet triumph: Dominating the skies of the Asia-Pacific region
Ask a random sample of people which city is the European aviation capital, and Toulouse will likely come on top, thanks largely to its association with a world-renowned planemaker. But did you…
Pilots cut off from Denver air traffic control in latest US outage
Pilots flying into Denver International Airport (DEN) were cut off from communicating with air traffic controllers for 90 seconds during the latest US outage, according to the Federal Aviation…
Icelandair announced two new European routes from Iceland: Edinburgh and Malaga
Icelandair has announced a growth of its European network with the inauguration of new scheduled flights from Iceland to Edinburgh in Scotland and Malaga in Spain. The two new destinations…
US senators introduce bill to legalize supersonic commercial flight over land
US Republican Senator Ted Budd, from North Carolina, has introduced a bill that, if approved, would considerably expand the market for commercial supersonic flight in the US. The…
Horizon Aircraft reaches milestone with X7 eVTOL transitioning to forward flight
Canadian-based Horizon Aircraft, an advanced aerospace engineering company which is currently developing what will become one of the world’s first hybrid eVTOL aircraft, announced on May 15,…
Outdated FAA air traffic system parts replaced via eBay, 3D printing: US DOT
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed that it has purchased replacement parts for the old air traffic control system on eBay and is using 3D printers to create new parts,…
Ukrainian F-16 fighter crashes during combat mission; pilot ejects safely
Ukraine lost one of its F-16 fighter jets during a combat mission in the early hours of May 16, 2025, as confirmed in a statement by the Ukrainian Air Force. The pilot survived after safely…
Boeing lands second Gulf order from Trump tour as Etihad buys 28 new jets
US manufacturer Boeing has secured its second aircraft order linked directly to US President Donald Trump’s four-day tour of the Persian Gulf. After President Trump landed in the United…
