On any given flight, many passengers end up standing in the pristine, modern lavatory of a brand-new aircraft. It is a space defined by seamless surfaces, antimicrobial touchpoints, and mood lighting, sometimes even nicer than the bathroom at home. Yet, mounted on the door is a small, polished metal tray. It feels like a jarring […]
In June 2026, Germany announced it was withdrawing from the FCAS 6th-generation fighter jet project with France and Spain. This left the GCAP/Tempest as the only credible European-led sixth-generation fighter jet program. The GCAP intends to be a reasonably heavy sixth-generation air superiority fighter jet built with an emphasis on multirole missions. It is also […]
Passengers booked on an American Airlines flight from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) endured an unusually difficult journey after a series of operational setbacks left them in the wrong city.
Delta Air Lines is facing a lawsuit filed by passengers who were aboard the July 30th 2025 flight of DL56, a scheduled service between Salt Lake City and Amsterdam Schiphol.
On June 12th, a SriLankan Airlines Airbus A330-200 from Colombo to Sydney returned to the origin airport shortly after departure after a lightning strike affected one of the aircraft’s engines. The crew elected to turn back as a precaution, and the aircraft landed safely with no injuries reported.
SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) and Air India have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore closer collaboration on MRO activities, including the potential establishment of a joint venture in India. The legally non-binding agreement will see the companies assess opportunities to combine SIAEC’s technical expertise with Air India’s operational network to support the development […]
SolitAir has launched scheduled cargo flights to Bulgaria’s Vasil Levski Sofia Airport (SOF), marking the Dubai-based carrier’s first destination within the European Union. The new route connects the airline’s hub at Dubai World Central (DWC) with Sofia, providing a direct link between SolitAir’s network across the Middle East, Africa and Asia and the EU single […]
German leisure airline Condor has renewed is full unit load device (ULD) management partnership with Unilode Aviation Solutions (Unilode). The firms said the partnership renewal reflects a continued commitment to advancing digital solutions, including enhanced tracking capabilities and data-driven insights to optimise ULD performance. Janis Balkens, chief operations officer at Unilode, said: “We are proud […]
When it comes to Middle Eastern carriers, the so-called ‘big three’ of Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways tend to dominate the discussion. However, elsewhere in the region, Oman Air is currently experiencing considerable network growth of its own, with five new routes launching within the space of a week. These launches commenced yesterday, with […]
Aircraft development has its ups and downs, especially when it comes to advancing aircraft design. When reports first surfaced regarding localized surface degradation on the Airbus A350, it sparked an intense public and legal debate over the long-term airworthiness of composite commercial transport aircraft. This guide explores how the European airframe manufacturer resolved this sophisticated […]