Aviation SafetyJun 30, 1:36 PM
China Grounds Light Sport Aircraft After Fatal CITIC Tower Collision
The pilot was killed and 13 people were injured after a light sport aircraft hit CITIC Tower in Beijing's central business district.
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AirlinesJun 30, 10:45 AM
Delta Launches Twice-Daily LAX to Newark Flights Starting April
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...
RegulatoryJun 30, 6:55 AM
Vietjet pursues entry into Australian domestic market, rare foreign bid
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…
AirportsJun 30, 5:55 AM
Orlando Airport Baggage Delays Leave 800 Stranded Over Five Hours
Over five hours passed before any sign of bags arrived on the carousel, with three other Virgin flights facing the same ordeal, stranding 800.
AirlinesJun 30, 5:00 AM
Air New Zealand Launches 'The Works' Premium Airbus A320neo Service Between Christchurch and Sydney
A family of three, including a child, embarked on an early morning flight from Christchurch to Sydney in 'The Works' class.
Military/DefenseJun 30, 12:48 AM
F-Drones Launches First US Military Drone Production Line as Ukraine's Export Pioneer
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…
Aviation SafetyJun 29, 10:00 PM
Malaysia Airlines MH370 search extended to 2027, over 12 years after disappearance
Malaysia extends the MH370 search until 2027, giving Ocean Infinity another year to solve aviation's biggest mystery and bring closure to families.
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AirlinesJun 30, 1:00 PM
ex-airBaltic CEO Takes Helm at ACMI Operator euroAtlantic Shaping New Growth
The former CEO of airBaltic has moved over to ACMI carrier euroAtlantic. Here is what that means for the future of the carrier.
AirlinesJun 30, 12:34 PM
Vietnam Airlines Flies A350 on Special Humanitarian Mission to Venezuela
Vietnam Airlines has operated a special humanitarian flight to Venezuela, transporting search and rescue teams, equipment, and relief…
AirlinesJun 30, 10:45 AM
Delta Launches Twice-Daily LAX to Newark Flights Starting April
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...
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Business AviationJun 28, 12:23 PM
Mexico's Interjet Airlines' Fleet Collapse Leaves 22 Sukhoi Superjets Abandoned Since 2020
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/
Business AviationJun 23, 5:30 PM
US Private Jet Pilot Salaries Projected for 2026 Highlight Industry Trends
Private jet careers are still popular for pilots even though they typically pay less than commercial pilot positions.
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Dassault Falcon 10X Takes to the Skies for Maiden Flight Launching Flight Tests
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China Grounds Light Sport Aircraft After Fatal CITIC Tower Collision
The pilot was killed and 13 people were injured after a light sport aircraft hit CITIC Tower in Beijing's central business district.
Aviation SafetyJun 29, 10:00 PM
Malaysia Airlines MH370 search extended to 2027, over 12 years after disappearance
Malaysia extends the MH370 search until 2027, giving Ocean Infinity another year to solve aviation's biggest mystery and bring closure to families.
Aviation SafetyJun 29, 10:07 AM
Malaysia extends deep-sea search for MH370 wreckage with $70 million Ocean Infinity contract
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…
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Military/DefenseJun 30, 12:44 PM
Finland and Estonia join forces with NestAI to develop AI for unmanned defense systems
Finland's Ministry of Defense, the Estonian Defense Forces, and the European defense AI lab NestAI signed a letter of intent…
Military/DefenseJun 30, 12:48 AM
F-Drones Launches First US Military Drone Production Line as Ukraine's Export Pioneer
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…
Military/DefenseJun 29, 5:11 PM
China and Russia Conduct Joint Bomber Patrol Over East China Sea Intercepted by US and Japanese Fighters
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)…