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The Praetor 500E and its sistership the 600E, revealed by Embraer in February, are updated variants of the company’s original Praetors. Brazilian, European and US regulators have certificated Embraer’s Praetor 500E midsize business jet, a milestone coming one month after those authorities approved its larger Praetor 600E. The models are updated variants of the Brazilian…
The chartered bus was carrying crew from a flight that had arrived at JFK from Amman.
Military expenditure rises, but MoD also announces “hard but necessary decisions”. The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has published its long-awaited Defence Investment Plan (DIP), committing fresh funding to the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) and confirming a previously announced plan to buy 12 Lockheed Martin F-35As, but also detailing a series of new platform…
The UK's Defence Investment Plan, published on June 30, 2026, confirms funding for 12 Lockheed Martin F-35A fighters…
Volunteers make it possible for athletes to get to and from the games in St. Paul, Minnesota.
The pilot was killed and 13 people were injured after a light sport aircraft hit CITIC Tower in Beijing's central business district.
Two exceptionally rare World War Two aircraft of the German Luftwaffe are up for auction from an Australian…
Small changes can make a big difference in aviation when extrapolated across a whole fleet.
The former CEO of airBaltic has moved over to ACMI carrier euroAtlantic. Here is what that means for the future of the carrier.
Low airframe hours, a blank-canvas exterior paint scheme, and an industry-leading safety pedigree anchor this highly efficient four-seater.
Finland's Ministry of Defense, the Estonian Defense Forces, and the European defense AI lab NestAI signed a letter of intent…
For more than two decades, the Boeing 777-200ER has been one of the cornerstones of…
Vietnam Airlines has operated a special humanitarian flight to Venezuela, transporting search and rescue teams, equipment, and relief…
Delta has decided to add a new route from Los Angeles, and it’s not one you might have expected to see. Next April, the airline will begin twice daily flights from LAX to Newark. Yes, that’s right… Delta will fly to the home of one of the most special HoJo’s still in existence. Oh, and...
Aviation is constantly changing. Every year, airlines retire older aircraft and replace them with newer,…
If successful, Vietjet would be the first international operator in almost two decades to launch domestic operations. Low-cost operator Vietjet is reportedly looking to operate domestic flights in Australia. According to a report by the Australian Financial Review, the Vietnamese carrier has applied to regulators for an air operator's certificate, as well as permission to…
Over five hours passed before any sign of bags arrived on the carousel, with three other Virgin flights facing the same ordeal, stranding 800.
A family of three, including a child, embarked on an early morning flight from Christchurch to Sydney in 'The Works' class.
F-Drones is the first Ukrainian producer authorised by Kyiv to export its uncrewed weapons to the US military. For the first time, a Ukrainian manufacturer of military drones is establishing a production line in the United States. F-Drones specialises in assembling the small, first-person view (FPV) quadcopters that have become ubiquitous with the more than…
Malaysia extends the MH370 search until 2027, giving Ocean Infinity another year to solve aviation's biggest mystery and bring closure to families.
Replacing the 747-400 with the lower-capacity A350-1000 has forced British Airways to make substantial cuts to the number of business class seats.
Tripped circuit breakers can prevent 737 Max air conditioning systems from cooling hot air pumped into the cabin. The Federal Aviation Administration has taken additional action to address a circuit breaker issue that can cause 737 Max cabins and cockpits to become dangerously hot. The agency on 29 June released an airworthiness directive (AD) addressing…
The aircraft landed normally at JFK and a post-flight inspection found no damage.
Executives say the split will allow Honeywell Aerospace to focus more intently on its core markets. Honeywell International has completed its planned spin off of Honeywell Aerospace into a publicly traded independent firm, a move the aerospace company says leaves it better positioned to expand, invest and generate long-term profits. Charlotte-based Honeywell divested the former…
Electric propulsion system developer cuts nearly half its workforce after a key certification milestone.
The sortie included J-16 fighters escorting H-6K and Tu-95 strategic bombers. Russia and China have conducted a large joint air patrol over the East China Sea, including fighters, strategic bombers, aerial tankers and other support aircraft. The action on 27 June has been confirmed by both Beijing and Moscow, with China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA)…
Over 40 aircraft converged on the remote Idaho airstrip for a morning of flying, fellowship, and tradition.
They include a raft of short-haul and long-haul routes, including some that only operated very briefly. Find out more here!
In this day and age it's easy to see how this video footage could be AI-generated, or part of a high-quality flight simulator program. But, no. This actually happened, and it's left the aviation world in shock as many know just how dangerous such a maneuver can be.
Fourth annual event honors the former naval base's history with a weekend of vintage and modern aerial displays.
Southwest Airlines announced: Honoring 55 Years of Dedication As Southwest celebrates our 55th Birthday on June 18, we are proud to honor two Flight Attendants whose journeys span nearly our entire history. Deborah Stembridge joined Southwest Airlines on June 18, 1971, our very first day of operation. Sandra Force followed later that year on September […]
When most aviation enthusiasts think of Singapore Airlines, they picture Airbus A380s, Airbus A350s and…
Vietjet Air is seeking regulatory approval to launch a domestic airline operation in Australia, a move that would…
China and Russia conducted their 11th joint strategic air patrol on June 27, 2026, sending a formation of…
It seems like a time-honored tradition for me to write about American’s operational problems. I suppose when an airline has them so consistently, that’s just how it goes. But today is different. If you listen to American, they’ll say things are going great. In fact, I was given a lengthy statement with all their accomplishments,...
Cambridge-based military MRO specialist still recovering from UK decision to prematurely retire fleet of stalwart transport aircraft Take a tour of Marshall Aerospace's extensive maintenance, repair and overhaul centre at Cambridge airport and around almost every corner you will see a Lockheed Martin C-130, the military transport type that made the UK company's modern reputation.…
Deep-sea hunt specialist Ocean Infinity to be paid $70 million if it locates crash site of missing 777-200ER. Malaysia's government is extending the duration of a deep-sea search for the wreckage of a missing Boeing 777-200ER, lost in the Indian Ocean more than 12 years ago. The Malaysia Airlines aircraft, operating flight MH370, disappeared en…
Air India is considering reversing some international schedule reductions after calmer conditions in the Middle East made more…
FCAS is dead. After nine years and no prototype, Europe's flagship fighter program collapsed, leaving GCAP as the only active contender.
Australia has more international routes operated with the MAX 8 than you might think. Cairns to Singapore is the longest at six hours and 45 minutes.
The facility is still Southwest's 11th-busiest airport by departing flights this Q3.
China's Commercial Aircraft Corporation (COMAC) marked the 10th anniversary of the C909 regional jet entering commercial service on…
German-registered PC-6 appears to have come down just after take-off from airport near Nancy. French transport minister Philippe Tabarot states that 11 fatalities resulted from a skydiving aircraft crash in the northeast of the country. Tabarot says the accident occurred near Tomblaine — in the vicinity of the city of Nancy — on 28 June.…
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reportedly opened an investigation after an American Airlines Airbus A319 rejected takeoff…
A Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 fighter jet crashed overnight on June 27, 2026, while carrying out a combat…
As the Air Force rushes to produce the F-47, it is also upgrading the Raptor to keep it cutting-edge into the 2040s.
In 2011 Interjet was Mexico's third-largest airline by passengers and was looking for a regional aircraft to support its domestic network. The obvious candidates were from Bombardier and Embraer but the carrier instead signed for 30 Sukhoi Superjet 100s! The financial logic was understandable at the time. However, this would be a fatal decision for Interjet, as it would be a major factor in the airline's downfall.Full article: https://simpleflying.com/why-22-russian-built-jets-have-sat-rotting-at-mexican-airports-since-2020/
Following the collapse of FCAS with France, Germany is now considering its GCAP, Saab, Spanish, and 6th-gen-less combat drone future.
Heathrow and Gatwick faced severe thunderstorms, resulting in hundreds of flights being canceled or delayed, causing chaos for travelers.
Why the incoming B-21 bomber will rely on both the KC-135 and KC-46 and continue to rely on them after NGAS eventually enters service.
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