Star Air will launch a new direct service between Hyderabad and Bhubaneswar and restore flights between Bhubaneswar and Jharsuguda from 4 September, with both routes set to operate six times a week. The expansion adds 24 weekly flights and strengthens…
Finavia has completed the renewal of the air traffic area at Tampere-Pirkkala Airport in Finland, including the replacement of the approach lighting system at the eastern end of the runway. The planned EUR 1.1 million project was finished on schedule…
My Freighter has signed an interline agreement with Oman Air, giving the Central Asian cargo carrier access to the Omani airline’s network via Muscat. The partnership is designed to widen cargo links between the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, Asia…
An Amazon cargo aircraft operated by 21 Air overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, killing five people and injuring five others while triggering a full ground stop at one of the busiest passenger and freight hubs…
Virgin Atlantic has been named the Official Airline Partner of Team GB and ParalympicsGB for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, while Virgin Atlantic Holidays becomes the Official Holiday Partner. The partnership centres on Virgin Atlantic’s three daily…
An Amazon Air Boeing 767 cargo aircraft overran a runway after landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, disrupting operations at one of the United States’ busiest freight gateways. The aircraft had arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico, before…
An Amazon-associated Boeing 767 cargo aircraft overran a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday and came to rest beside a road near the airport after landing from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Federal Aviation Administration said the aircraft arrived…
A Boeing 767 cargo aircraft operating into Miami International Airport on Sunday overran the runway and came to rest near a roadway, prompting a ground stop while responders secured the disabled jet. The aircraft was identified as a Boeing 767-300…
Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum rocket reached orbit after lifting off from Andøya Spaceport in Arctic Norway, giving the German start-up a landmark success in Europe’s commercial launch race. Reuters reported that the uncrewed mission was the first commercial flight to reach…
U.S. Central Command has posted images of a U.S. Air Force F-35A stealth fighter patrolling over regional waters as U.S. forces continue enforcing the maritime blockade against Iran. The update also put the number of commercial vessels redirected at 92,…
Avianca has removed four planned seasonal North America routes from its Winter 2026 schedule, cutting services from Cali and Cartagena to Miami, Cali to New York JFK and San Salvador to Chicago O’Hare. The change affects holiday-period flying slated for…
The Royal Air Force has redesignated Air Command as Air and Space Command, formally putting space alongside air power in the service’s top command structure. The headquarters remains led by the Chief of the Air Staff and continues to oversee…
The USS Abraham Lincoln has departed Laem Chabang, Thailand, after a five-day port visit that gave about 5,000 sailors and Marines a break following roughly 286 days at sea. The carrier, flagship of Carrier Strike Group 3, left on Sunday…
The US Department of Transportation has finalised a rule that removes ten categories of flight disruption from the definition of delays within an airline’s control, changing how US carriers handle customer care after some operational problems. The rule takes effect…
A retired Turkish Airlines Airbus A340 was destroyed by fire on Saturday at the UçakPark Aviation and Science Center in Çayırova, in Turkey’s Kocaeli province. The aircraft, identified as TC-JDL, had been preserved as a static educational display after ending…
A fire broke out on a retired Airbus A340 once associated with Turkish Airlines at the Kocaeli Aviation Science Center in Türkiye, damaging the aircraft’s tail section. The widebody, which had previously avoided the scrapyard, was on public display when…
Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau erupted on Sunday, forcing flight suspensions at Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and disrupting hundreds of services across western Indonesia. Ash from the volcano rose to as high as 50,000 feet on the Sumatra side, prompting repeated…
American Airlines Flight 618 from Dallas Fort Worth to Newark was diverted to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on Thursday after a disruptive passenger was restrained by fellow travellers and crew using duct tape and zip ties. Law enforcement met…
A Greek Air Force F-4 Phantom crashed during Athens Flying Week at Tanagra air base near Athens on Friday, killing both pilots on board. The aircraft was part of the air show programme at the military base, and the fatal…
Isar Aerospace’s Spectrum rocket lifted off from Andøya Spaceport in Norway and delivered payloads into orbit on its second flight, according to the company. The mission, titled Onward and Upward, included small satellites and experiments and was described by Isar…
American Airlines flight 618 from Dallas/Fort Worth to Newark was diverted to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport after a disruptive passenger was restrained by fellow travellers and crew with duct tape and zip ties. Law enforcement met the aircraft on…
Volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau forced Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to suspend operations and cancel more than 200 flights, disrupting both domestic and long-haul international services. Routes to Hong Kong, Sydney, Seoul and Amsterdam were among those hit as Indonesian…
Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is preparing a broader drone-defence and cyber-protection package after the failed drone attack on Leipzig/Halle airport, with new measures aimed at airports, critical infrastructure and the Berlin government district. The plan would give transport hubs…
Russia’s Transport Ministry plans to expand civil-aviation risk indicators so Rostransnadzor can order unannounced inspections after repeated aircraft damage linked to birds, animals or ground handling at airports. The proposal would make three or more bird- or animal-related damage cases…
Air Canada will expand its summer 2027 international network with new Toronto services to Oslo, Shannon and Nice, while restoring a fifth daily Toronto–London Heathrow frequency on a daytime schedule. The routes will be flown with the Airbus A321XLR, alongside…
The Austrian Armed Forces have received the 12th Leonardo AW169 Lion helicopter, with the aircraft landing at Fiala Fernbrugg airbase in Aigen im Ennstal after flying directly from Leonardo’s factory in Italy. The delivery brings one third of Austria’s 36-helicopter…
Libyan Airlines is preparing to restore an Airbus A320-200 to commercial service after the jet spent about eight months grounded. The 15-year-old aircraft, registered 5A-LAK, was ferried from Tripoli to Monastir in early August and brought back to Libya on…
The Pentagon has raised its estimate for acquiring the US F-35 fleet by about $51 billion to $536.2 billion, reflecting higher production costs and additional research and development spending for the Lockheed Martin programme. The revised figure covers planned purchases…
ValueJet is expanding its fleet with a second Boeing 737-800, a 12-year-old former Southwest Airlines jet registered 5N-CGA and configured with 175 seats. The aircraft has been parked in Miami since 24 August and is due to be ferried to…
Passengers and crew on American Airlines flight 618 restrained a disruptive first-class passenger with duct tape and zip ties after the Boeing aircraft diverted from Dallas-Fort Worth to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on 4 September. The flight had been…
ICAO is advancing a fresh women’s empowerment push in aviation, with its training catalogue listing an upcoming virtual course on career and leadership development for women from 6 October to 8 December 2026. The programme sits alongside broader gender-focused activity…
The FAA has issued two emergency airworthiness directives covering Rolls-Royce Deutschland Trent 700 and Trent 800 engines after Europe moved first on the same defect, forcing operators of Airbus A330-200 and A330-300 aircraft and first-generation Boeing 777s to separate affected…
Jakarta’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport suspended operations on Sunday after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau was detected in nearby airspace, disrupting 33 flights and forcing multiple international services to be delayed or cancelled. The closure was first set to last…
A Hellenic Air Force F-4 Phantom crashed during a flying display at Athens Flying Week in Tanagra, north of Athens, killing both pilots and forcing organisers to halt the airshow immediately. The aircraft went down at Tanagra air base, about…
A Hellenic Air Force F-4 Phantom crashed during a flying display at Tanagra air base near Athens on Saturday, killing both pilots and forcing the immediate suspension of the Athens Flying Week air show. The twin-seat jet went down only…
Singapore-linked owners of Air India are considering further financial support for the carrier, while Singapore officials have ruled out any direct government backing for the airline’s turnaround. The discussions come as Air India seeks fresh capital after a difficult period,…
A Hellenic Air Force F-4E Phantom II crashed during a flying display at Athens Flying Week 2026 at Tanagra Air Base, northeast of Athens, killing both crew members. The aircraft was from the 338th Squadron of the 117th Fighter Wing…
Oslo Airport is set to gain a third cargo handler after Avinor moved forward with Worldwide Flight Services, a SATS company, for cargo handling operations at the Norwegian hub. The licence remains subject to conditions being fulfilled, but the arrangement…
Wyker Flugplatz-Betreibergesellschaft mbH is facing plans that would replace part of its airfield infrastructure with 75 to 100 motorhome pitches, tiny houses and a photovoltaic installation at Wyk on Föhr. The proposal reflects a wider strain on German general aviation,…
United Airlines has warned its more than 28,000 flight attendants that using rolling delays to gain pay protection without flying the trip can lead to discipline or dismissal. The Chicago-based carrier is targeting a practice linked to trip trading and…
Smartwings is preparing multiple charter flights from Iceland to continental Europe in October 2026 and again in spring 2027, with Akureyri among the regional airports involved. The programme links the Icelandic market with destinations including Gdańsk, Prague, Split and Vilnius,…
Markus Kopf, owner of the airport through his People’s Group, has marked the facility’s 100-year history in an interview with aeroTELEGRAPH. The airport has been in the hands of Kopf and People’s Group since 2010, while Kopf has been involved…
easyJet has launched an onboard fundraising appeal across its flights to support UNICEF’s response to devastating flash floods in Nepal. Cabin crew will collect donations during in-flight service until 30 September, with the money directed to UNICEF’s Children’s Emergency Fund…
Air Peace has expanded its Embraer operations with the addition of a third E190, a 13-year-old aircraft previously flown by Kenya Airways. The jet now carries the registration 5N-CET and is expected to enter service after repainting in Tallinn, following…
Pratt & Whitney will invest $25 million to expand its manufacturing site in Niepołomice, Poland, adding more than 120 jobs and lifting output of commercial and military engine components. The plant produces complex tubular assemblies and supports the GTF, PW800…
Donald Trump is planning to use the Qatari-gifted Boeing 747-8 on an upcoming overseas trip to Ireland, despite earlier concerns about the aircraft’s defensive equipment. The flight would be the president’s first international use of the jet since the July…
Belgium’s new €3 levy on low-value e-commerce parcels reduced small-parcel arrivals at Liège Airport by 53% in July versus a year earlier, customs data show. The measure, introduced on 1 July and applied to consignments worth up to €150 from…
Flight attendants working Air Canada Express services for Jazz Aviation are voting on a strike mandate after nine months of negotiations and mediation failed to produce a contract settlement. The dispute covers wages, pay for ground duties and wider quality-of-life…
Aerospace Bristol has moved its Bristol Freighter T.170 onto its main landing gear, bringing the historic transport aircraft back onto its own wheels at the museum’s site in Bristol. The work advances the restoration of what the museum describes as…
SAS has completed Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi installation across its entire Airbus A320neo fleet, fitting all 81 aircraft in about six months after the rollout began in March. The cabin-connectivity upgrade now covers the aircraft type that forms around 70% of…