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nypost.comworld1 hr ago
Storms Delay Over 2,600 Flights Nationwide
Severe thunderstorms in Georgia grounded flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and caused more than 2,600 delays and 156 cancellations across the United States on Sunday. Disruptions spread to other major airports including JFK, Philadelphia, Boston, Denver,…
The War Zoneworld4 hrs ago
U.S. Army to base new surveillance jets and drone battalion at Fort Hood
The U.S. Army will station its ME-11B HADES aircraft and form a new unmanned aircraft system battalion at Fort Hood, Texas. The moves consolidate aerial intelligence units previously spread across multiple bases.
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New York Postbusiness5 hrs ago
Federal Judge Declares California Resident Vexatious Litigant After Airline Lawsuit
A federal judge ruled a California man who filed dozens of lawsuits against airlines a vexatious litigant. The order followed a case against Scandinavian Airlines over a vegetarian meal served instead of chicken.
app.buzzsumo.comworld7 hrs ago
Ryanair Flight Returns Safely After Window Dislodges Following Engine Failure
A Ryanair Boeing 737 returned to Thessaloniki on July 10 after a window broke following an engine failure. A 61-year-old passenger was partially pulled from his seat and is now hospitalized. Greek authorities have opened an international investigation.
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news.google.comworld7 hrs ago
Mahan Air flight from Tehran reaches Hodeidah after Saudi intervention diverts it from Yemen capital
@MarioNawfal reported that a Mahan Air flight carrying a Houthi delegation diverted to Hodeidah after Saudi air force action. Passengers were shown celebrating aboard the plane that had left Tehran.
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rt.comworld7 hrs ago
French military helicopters conduct final practice flight over Paris
Tiger helicopters completed a rehearsal flyover above the Champs-Elysees. The aircraft are preparing for a scheduled parade on Tuesday.
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thewalrus.caworld9 hrs ago
UBC Study Equips Pigeons with Backpacks to Track Eye Movements in Flight
University of British Columbia researchers fitted homing pigeons with 27-gram backpacks holding cameras and sensors. The study, published in Current Biology, recorded subtle eye shifts during flights along a familiar route.
nypost.comworld10 hrs ago
United Airlines Passenger Changes Shirt After Crew Objects to Message
Sam Saadeh wore a t-shirt reading "Bombing kids is not self defense" on a June 4 United Airlines flight from Atlanta to Newark. A supervisor directed him to change or be denied boarding. He complied and later filed a complaint with the Department of Transportation.
chicago.suntimes.compolitics2 days ago
Father and Son Killed in Illinois Plane Crash After Cardinals Game
Jimmy Don Lewis, 48, and Brayden Lewis, 22, died when their Beech 95-B55 crashed in a Monroe County field. The pair was returning from a St. Louis Cardinals game at Busch Stadium.
usatoday.comsports2 days ago
U.S. Airlines Report Added Flights and Bookings During 2026 World Cup
American Airlines added over 27,000 seats on routes to host cities. United reported a nearly 20 percent increase in bookings to those cities. Delta executives said the event produced visible traffic gains.
abcnews.go.comworld2 days ago
Small Plane Crash in North Andros Kills All 10 Aboard
A Cessna 402 crashed in a wooded area of North Andros on July 10, killing nine men and one woman. The Bahamian government suspended Flamingo Air operations after two incidents that day.
freepressjournal.inworld2 days ago
Passenger partially pulled from broken window on Greece-to-Germany flight
A man on a commercial flight from Thessaloniki to Memmingen was partially pulled through a detached window before other passengers brought him back inside. The aircraft returned to Thessaloniki Airport and the passenger received hospital treatment for neck, shoulder, and friction…
news.google.compolitics2 days ago
Ten Die in Bahamas Cessna Crash Near San Andros Airport
A Cessna 402 operated by Flamingo Air crashed near San Andros Airport on the Bahamas' 53rd independence anniversary. Prime Minister Philip Davis confirmed all ten on board died after initially reporting one survivor.
The War Zoneworld3 days ago
T-45 Goshawks Conduct Carrier Qualifications on USS Eisenhower
Twenty-six student naval aviators completed carrier qualifications aboard the carrier at the end of June. The Navy continues to advance plans for a new jet trainer that will shift more preparation into simulators.
world3 days ago
Wally Funk, Aviation Pioneer Who Flew to Space at 82, Dies at 87
Wally Funk died Wednesday at her apartment in Grapevine, Texas. She was one of 13 women tested for astronaut roles in the 1960s and later flew aboard a Blue Origin rocket.
deadline.comworld3 days ago
Flight instructor jumps from plane over Argentina, student lands safely
A 42-year-old flight instructor jumped from a two-seat Cessna over Córdoba province on Saturday. The student pilot landed the aircraft without damage.
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cnbc.combusiness3 days agoUpdated
Apollo Receives £7.15-per-Share Bid for easyJet After Castlelake Offer
Apollo Global Management submitted a cash offer of £7.15 per share for easyJet, valuing the airline at £5.7 billion. The bid exceeds Castlelake's earlier proposal and prompted easyJet shares to rise more than 13 percent.
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thesouthafrican.comworld3 days ago
Air Zimbabwe to Resume Harare-London Gatwick Flights July 22 Using Leased Airbus
The airline will operate three weekly round trips on an Airbus A330-300 leased from a Spanish carrier. Promotional fares start at £490 one way from London and US$495 from Harare.
nypost.compolitics3 days ago
Greek F-16 Crash-Lands at Zakynthos Airport on Training Flight
A Greek F-16 fighter jet developed a technical fault during a training flight and crash-landed at Zakynthos Airport. The pilot escaped unharmed, but the runway closure delayed flights until at least 9pm and diverted several international services.
al-monitor.compolitics4 days ago
Iran's Foreign Minister Leaves Tehran
Iran's foreign minister left Tehran on an unspecified flight with an unknown destination. The departure occurred during reports of strikes and explosions that remain unconfirmed.
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swarajyamag.comworld4 days ago
J-15T fighter launches from Fujian carrier with four anti-ship missiles in first observed loadout
An image shows a Chinese J-15T launching from the Fujian with four anti-ship missiles, the first such load observed. The catapult-equipped carrier enables heavier payloads than previous ski-jump designs.
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Abc Newsworld3 days agoUpdated
Wally Funk, Who Flew to Space in 2021, Dies at 87
Wally Funk died Wednesday in Grapevine, Texas. The aviation pioneer flew aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket in 2021 after undergoing astronaut tests in the 1960s.
The War Zoneworld4 days ago
Video from YouTube channel shows unidentified aircraft with canards and swept wings near Area 51
Footage released June 5, 2026, depicts an aircraft with a shovel-like nose, large canards, and rear-set wings. Analysts connect the design to Boeing's F-47 sixth-generation fighter program.
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cnbc.comworld4 days ago
May Airfares Rose 18 Percent While Bookings Stayed Flat
Average ticket prices booked through agencies increased 18 percent from a year earlier. The number of trips remained unchanged despite lower fuel costs and the shutdown of an ultra-low-cost carrier.
The Guardianworld3 days agoUpdated
Wally Funk, Pilot Who Flew Briefly to Space at 82, Dies at 87
Wally Funk died Wednesday evening at an assisted living facility in Grapevine, Texas. The 87-year-old had logged more than 19,600 flight hours and flew to space aboard Blue Origin’s New Shepard in 2021.
politics4 days agoUpdated
Qatari jet completed classified security upgrades before use as Air Force One
The White House stated the aircraft was fitted with high-level security protocols. Aviation experts questioned whether all planned modifications were completed in the short timeframe available.
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politics1 day agoUpdated
Trump Used Older Air Force One for First Leg of Turkey Departure, Newer Jet for Rest of Trip
President Trump left Ankara on Wednesday aboard an older Air Force One jet instead of the newer Qatari-donated aircraft. The Secret Service advised against the newer plane due to security concerns tied to Iran. Trump switched aircraft in Britain for the return to the United State…
prnewswire.comworld4 days ago
Aircraft tail struck runway during go-around at Hong Kong airport
An airline confirmed that the tail of a passenger aircraft made contact with the runway while performing a go-around at Hong Kong International Airport last Friday. The aviation regulator ordered the airline to submit a report on the incident. No injuries were reported among pass…
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globalnews.capolitics3 days agoUpdated
Palm Beach International Airport Renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport After 4-3 County Vote
The Florida airport changed its name on Thursday as the FAA switched its identifier to DJT. The move follows legislative approval earlier this year and a county licensing deal.
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usatoday.comworld4 days ago
Pittsburgh Aviation Maintenance Graduates Secure Jobs Before Ceremony
Npr reported that 54 maintenance students at the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics completed FAA A&P certification tests on or just after graduation day in late June 2026. Forty-seven passed on the first attempt, and nearly half had job offers in hand. The school now maintains…
abcnews.go.compolitics4 days ago
Trump Returns to Washington on Older Air Force One After NATO Summit, Says Choice Unrelated to Security
President Trump flew back to Washington, D.C., on the legacy Air Force One following the NATO summit in Ankara. The aircraft avoided activating its tracker until over the Black Sea and kept window shades down. Trump stated the choice was unrelated to security concerns.
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New York Postworld4 days ago
Flight Instructor Jumps From Plane During Lesson, Student Lands Safely
Leandro Andrés Bertazzo, 42, jumped from a Cessna 150G over Toledo, Argentina, on July 4, 2026. His student pilot landed the undamaged aircraft after guidance from her flight school.
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eonline.compolitics5 days ago
The Pitt Earns 25 Emmy Nominations as Trump Calls Opponents Communists
CNN reported multiple television series received Emmy nominations. Separate incidents and research findings were also noted in the same update.
world5 days ago
Flight attendant sues tech investor’s husband over alleged 2024 jet incident
A flight attendant filed a federal lawsuit claiming injury from cooler bags thrown during a 2024 private flight. The defendant’s prior suit accuses her of extortion and breach of contract.
middleeasteye.networld5 days ago
EU Aviation Agency Lowers Israel Risk Rating to Medium
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency replaced its high-risk conflict zone advisory for Israel with a medium-level Information Note. The change updates the agency's assessment of aviation conditions in the region.
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abcnews.go.compolitics5 days ago
U.S. to Replace Qatar Gift Plane for Presidential Use
The U.S. will replace a luxury aircraft received from Qatar after questions arose over its temporary role. The change comes as Boeing faces delays delivering new Air Force One aircraft.
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business5 days ago
Jet2 Posts £388 Million Hedge Gain but Profit Falls 7 Percent; £250 Million Buyback Announced
Jet2 reported a £388 million fair-value gain on jet fuel hedges in results for the year to March. Revenue rose 4 percent while profit before tax fell 7 percent, and the airline announced a £250 million share buyback.
Al Jazeeraworld5 days ago
Wreckage of K2 Airways Cargo Boeing 737 Found in Arabian Sea
Rescuers located debris from the plane that disappeared on approach to Karachi on July 8. The five crew members remain missing while search operations continue in the Arabian Sea.
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business5 days ago
Airbus Marketing Chief Says No Decision on Larger A350
@FirstSquawk reported Airbus is reviewing studies on a possible larger A350 with no decision made. The company also raised its forecast for passenger jet deliveries that will replace older aircraft to 47 percent from 45 percent.
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livemint.compolitics5 days ago
K2 Airways Boeing 737 Cargo Plane Loses Contact Off Pakistan Coast
The aircraft lost contact after a rapid descent 155 nautical miles west of Karachi. Five crew members are unaccounted for as Pakistani forces search the area.
news.google.comtechnology5 days ago
SpaceX Raises Starlink Aviation Plan Prices by 100 Percent
SpaceX announced immediate price increases for its Starlink Business Aviation plans. New monthly rates range from $4,000 for a 25-gigabyte regional plan to $20,000 for worldwide unlimited service.
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forbes.combusiness6 days ago
California judge allows class-action suit over airline window seats to proceed
A federal judge denied United Airlines' motion to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the airline charged extra for window seats that lack actual windows. The ruling found the passenger's claims plausible based on booking materials and the carrier's contract language.
sportsnet.cabusiness6 days ago
Jet fuel prices fall 40 percent since April peak while ticket prices stay elevated
Airlines raised fares after jet fuel prices doubled earlier this year. Fuel costs have since dropped sharply, but carriers have not lowered ticket prices.
business6 days ago
Judge Rejects United Motion to Dismiss Window Seat Lawsuit
A federal judge in San Francisco allowed a lawsuit against United Airlines over windowless window seats to proceed after rejecting the carrier's motion to dismiss. Delta Air Lines faces a similar case filed in August 2025 that remains pending.
forbes.comworld6 days ago
KDDI to Study AI Drone Use in Vietnam and Philippines
KDDI and its joint venture will assess artificial intelligence drones for disaster prevention and infrastructure inspection. The study will examine technical and regulatory conditions in the two countries.
theaviationist.compolitics6 days ago
NATO Allies Agree to Procure Up to 10 Saab GlobalEye Aircraft
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced July 7 that allies will acquire up to 10 Saab GlobalEye surveillance planes to replace the aging E-3 Sentry fleet. The decision follows the abandonment of a prior plan to buy six Boeing E-7A Wedgetail aircraft.
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Abc Newsworld6 days ago
Incheon Airport Marks 1 Billion Cumulative Passengers 25 Years After Opening
South Korea’s Incheon International Airport hit the milestone on Tuesday, faster than any other major global hub. The airport opened in March 2001 and marked the achievement with a ceremony at Terminal 2.
Yonhapworld6 days ago
Incheon International Airport Welcomes 1 Billionth Passenger 25 Years After Opening
The South Korean hub reached the milestone on July 7, 2026, with Japanese traveler Ayaka Hara as the one billionth passenger. The airport opened in 2001 and has expanded service to 53 countries.
revolver.newstechnology7 days ago
Report Links Drone Sightings Over Europe to Russian-Linked Ships
A UK-based research institute analyzed maritime tracking data and found Russian-linked vessels positioned near multiple drone incidents across NATO countries. The study examined 144 sightings from August 2024 through February 2026.
Abc Newsworld7 days ago
Boston Logan Airport Fuel Outage Causes Hours-Long Ground Stop and Flight Delays
A low fuel pressure event Sunday night triggered an automatic shutdown at Boston Logan International Airport, leading to a multi-hour ground stop, cancellations and delays. The issue was resolved by 10 p.m. ET and normal operations resumed. The disruption occurred during the busi…
globalnews.cabusiness7 days ago
Air Canada Halts or Delays Eight Routes to U.S. Cities This Fall
Air Canada will cancel or postpone eight transborder flights starting this fall. The changes follow earlier capacity cuts by Canadian carriers after jet fuel prices rose.
forbes.combusiness7 days ago
EasyJet Backs £5.5 Billion Castlelake Takeover; Shares Reach Four-Year High
EasyJet agreed in principle on July 5 to a £6.90-per-share offer from Castlelake that values the airline at £5.5 billion. Shares closed at £6.14 on July 6 after rising 10 percent, still below the bid price amid regulatory concerns.
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koreatimes.co.krfinance7 days ago
Indonesia to Receive One KF-21 Prototype After Scaling Back Joint Fighter Project with South Korea
Seoul and Jakarta are finalizing the transfer of a single KF-21 fighter jet prototype. The step follows Indonesia's cancellation of plans to manufacture the jets domestically under a 2015 agreement.
jpost.comworld7 days agoUpdated
Russian Patrol Aircraft Approaches UK Carrier Group in Norwegian Sea
A Russian maritime patrol aircraft flew close to the UK carrier strike group operating in the Norwegian Sea last week. UK defense officials reported the aircraft dropped sonobuoys and ignored safety radio frequencies before two F-35 jets escorted it away.
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nypost.comfinance7 days ago
Iranian Flight Lands in Sanaa After 11-Year Gap
A Mahan Air flight from Iran reached Sanaa this week carrying more than 200 Yemenis. The aircraft later transported a Houthi delegation to Tehran.
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politics7 days agoUpdated
Russian Aircraft Flies Near UK Carrier During NATO Exercise
A Russian Tu-142 patrol plane flew close to the HMS Prince of Wales on July 2 while the carrier took part in a NATO drill in the Norwegian Sea. The UK Ministry of Defense said the aircraft dropped sonar buoys nearby. British F-35B jets were launched to escort the Russian plane aw…
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forbes.combusiness7 days ago
EasyJet Shares Rise 12 Percent After Board Signals Support for £5.5 Billion Castlelake Takeover Bid
EasyJet reached an agreement in principle with Castlelake for a potential 5.5 billion pound takeover. The deal offers 6.90 pounds per share and requires Castlelake to decide by August 3.
dailywire.comworld7 days ago
Light Aircraft Crashes Into Beijing Skyscraper, Killing Pilot and Injuring 13
A single-engine plane struck CITIC Tower in central Beijing on June 26 at 5:55 p.m., killing the pilot and injuring 13 people on the ground. Chinese authorities attributed the crash to personal reasons and said an investigation is under way.
The Sydney Morning Heraldbusiness8 days ago
Sustainable aviation fuel from used cooking oil reaches Brisbane Airport
A fuel retailer has begun supplying sustainable aviation fuel made from imported used cooking oil to Brisbane Airport and regional Queensland cities. The fuel will be stored, blended and piped from the company's Pinkenba Terminal. The project received partial funding from a gover…
New York Postpolitics8 days ago
Seaplane Crashes in East River, All Eight Passengers Rescued
A seaplane carrying eight people made a hard landing and partially capsized in New York City's East River on Sunday afternoon. Emergency crews rescued everyone aboard near the 23rd Street ferry terminal, with two passengers receiving evaluations for minor injuries.