Boeing's fifth 777-9X, a production aircraft designated WH286, completed its first flight on Tuesday from Seattle Paine Field International Airport in Everett, Washington. The flight, lasting nearly two and a half hours, reached 39,000 feet and a speed of Mach .84 (511 knots). This marks Boeing's first 777-9X test flight in five years, following...
The tie-up between the Star Wars movie franchise and All Nippon Airways will come to an end in March 2026, the airline announced in a statement on August 4, 2025. As a result of this, one of Ana's most iconic liveries, alluding to the popular R2-D2 robot, which is painted on the fuselage of a Boeing 787-9 aircraft...
On Sunday, a Canaryfly ATR 72 encountered a technical issue at Gran Canaria Airport, leading to the collapse of its front landing gear while stationed at the parking platform, with passengers already on board.
Airbus reported an 85% surge in first-half profit to $1.7 billion, despite delivering fewer commercial planes—306 compared to 323 in the first half of 2022—due to persistent engine supply issues affecting its A320 jets. The company still secured 402 net aircraft orders and boosted revenues by 3% to €29.6 billion. Strong growth in the Defence and...
ATLANTA — As of 8:45 a.m. Friday, over 200 flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport were canceled, with more than 170 delayed, according to FlightAware. By 1:15 p.m., cancellations rose to nearly 250, with 406 delays reported.
Aer Lingus Q2 2025 Financial Highlights Aer Lingus reported a Q2 2025 operating profit of €135 million, a nearly 50% increase from the same period in 2024. First-half profits soared to €80 million, almost nine times higher than the previous year. Key drivers included:
KlasJet, a premium private jet charter operator under Avia Solutions Group, is expanding into Asia by stationing an aircraft in Singapore in Q1 2025. This move marks a key step in its global growth strategy. The company will also open a dedicated office in Singapore to bolster its regional presence and meet rising demand for private aviation in...
On Wednesday evening, severe turbulence injured 25 passengers on a Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam. The Airbus A330-900, cruising at 37,000 feet over Wyoming, hit turbulence 40 minutes after takeoff, forcing a diversion to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Emergency vehicles met the plane, and the injured were...
Qatar Airways has expanded its winter season schedule, adding flights to over 15 global destinations to meet rising travel demand. Operating through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport, voted the Best Airport in the Middle East, the airline enhances global connectivity. Named the World's Best Airline by Skytrax in 2025 for a record ninth...
A technical issue with the UK's air traffic control system, managed by NATS, caused widespread disruptions at major airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, and Edinburgh, grounding flights across southern England shortly after 4pm UK time.
After a 34-year absence from the skies, the Government of Somalia has announced the revival of its national flag carrier Somali Airlines. The airline's relaunch was announced on July 28, 2025, by Transport and Civil Aviation Minister Mohamed Farah Nuuh after Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre approved the investment.
A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30, 2025, triggered tsunami warnings across the Pacific, prompting global flight cancellations and diversions. A four-foot wave hit Oahu, Hawaii, around 05:00 UTC, with residents urged to evacuate to higher ground.
Aeroflot, Russia's flag carrier, canceled numerous flights due to a suspected large-scale cyberattack. TASS, citing the Prosecutor General's Office, reported that hackers compromised several of Aeroflot's internal IT systems, prompting a criminal investigation.
On Saturday, chaos unfolded at Denver International Airport when American Airlines Flight 3023, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 bound for Miami, suffered a landing gear-related fire during takeoff preparations on runway 34L at approximately 2:45 p.m. local time. The incident involved 173 passengers and 6 crew members, all of whom were evacuated using...
The Bangladesh government has increased its Boeing aircraft order from 14 to 25, aiming to reduce the trade deficit with the United States and negotiate lower export tariffs proposed by the Trump administration. According to Bdnews24, this move could lead to the U.S. lifting the planned 35% tariff on Bangladeshi goods, set to begin August 1, 2025.
