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On Thursday, February 19th, hundreds of travelers had to sleep inside parked aircraft at Munich Airport - the result of delays, heavy snowfall, and an unavailability of bus drivers to shuttle them back to the airport from remote stands.According to The Independent, some 500 travellers had to spend the night like this after six late-night flight cancellations.
LONDON – The United Kingdom is refocusing its funding priorities with a new 500 million pound ($668 million) space funding package that aligns more closely with economic growth and national security priorities, Liz Lloyd, the UK minister for the Digital Economy at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, said March 4. Speaking here at […] The post UK announces £500 million package for industrial growth and national security appeared first on SpaceNews.
Textron Aviation has paid tribute to its former longtime chairman and CEO of Cessna Aircraft Company, Russ Meyer,… The post Cessna icon and Citation jet champion Russ Meyer passes away at 93 appeared first on AeroTime.
Commercial space station developer Vast has raised $500 million in its first significant outside investment round. The post Vast raises $500 million for commercial space station development appeared first on SpaceNews.
Discover the Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace at Paris–Le Bourget, one of the world’s premier aviation museums, featuring Concorde prototypes, rare warbirds, experimental aircraft, and historic airliners.
Following a £6.5 million deficit in 2024, Guernsey’s government-run airline, Aurigny Air Services, finds itself under fresh review by officials and residents alike. Though created to serve essential transport needs, questions now arise about its durability beyond public duty. This follows its sole owner describing the results as “not satisfactory,” with concerns emerging about the […] The post Aurigny Reports 6.5 Million Pound Loss Amid Concerns appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
Investment comes as company shifts toward national security programs The post Sierra Space raises $550 million in Series C funding appeared first on SpaceNews.
Delta announces leadership updates, including Peter Carter promoted to President and Dan Janki named Chief Operating Officer following the retirement of longtime operations leader John Laughter.Erik Snell appointed Chief Financial Officer and Ranjan Goswami named Chief Marketing and Product Officer, as the company strengthens its executive team to support long‑term growth.Alain Bellemare adds role of Chairman of Delta TechOps, with Carter, Janki, Snell and Goswami all reporting directly to CEO E
Spitfires.com will commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Spitfire’s first flight with a historic circumnavigation of the United Kingdom in a two-seat wartime Spitfire, escorted by Royal Air Force aircraft and supporting aviation charities.
NEWS FLASHETF Airways is preparing to take delivery of its first ATR72-600 aircraft (pictured). The turboprop, currently in Vietnam, is due to make its way to Zagreb shortly. The Singaporean aircraft leasing company Avation is providing ETF Airways with its first turboprop aircraft through a six-year lease agreement. “We currently have strong demand for ACMI leases involving turboprop aircraft. We believe this is a good niche given current market trends, as competition for leasing Airbus A320 a
Quarter three was full of moments that really brought to life how much our people care; not just about the roles they do, but about each other and our communities. Here we focus on the pride NATS takes in giving back and the ways our employees have engaged with others at a local and international level to make a significant difference. The post Giving back: Q3 update 2025/26 appeared first on NATS Blog.
Belfast International Airport has announced that it will increase drop-off charges from Monday, March 9. Anyone dropping off or picking up passengers will need to pay the increased fee for stays of under 10 minutes in the airport’s drop-off area. Increase in Drop-off Charges Earlier, people who came to the airport on bikes paid just […] The post Belfast International Airport increases drop-off charges by 66% appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
The Boeing 787-9 offers roughly 1,200 nautical miles more range than the 787-10.
For more than half a century, the Boeing 747 has ruled the long-haul skies. With its pronounced upper fuselage, four powerful engines, and enormous range, it became one of the most recognizable aircraft ever built. Generations of travelers crossed oceans aboard what many proudly called the “Queen of the Skies.” But time moves on in aviation. Most passenger 747s have now been retired, replaced by more efficient twin-engine widebodies. Today, only a handful remain in passenger service worldwide, a
When Jared Isaacman was sworn in as NASA administrator Dec. 18, he hit the ground running — or, perhaps more accurately, hit the air flying. At a town hall the next day, he said he would visit all the agency’s field centers, a task he completed by late January. In some cases he showed up […] The post Jared Isaacman on rebuilding, Artemis and what he’s learned during his first months as NASA administrator appeared first on SpaceNews.
There is no other airplane in the US quite like it. United’s B777-200s in the domestic configuration are massive passenger haulers meant for high-demand routes, and they have done that job well for over 30 years. But now, Pratt & Whitney engine issues seem to be coming to a head, and many of these planes...
Published at 0300PST / 1100GMT 05MAR26China United Airlines during Northern summer 2026 season plans to launch 2 new routes to Vientiane in Laos, with service from Ordos and Wenzhou scheduled.Ordos – Vientiane eff 29MAR26 2 weekly 737-800KN827 DSN2000 – 2255VTE 737 47KN828 VTE1350 – 1900DSN 737 47Wenzhou – Vientiane eff 11MAR26 2 weekly 737-800 (schedule below eff 01APR26)KN825 WNZ2010 – 2255VTE 737 35KN826 VTE1350 – 1820WNZ 737 35
From March 3-5, 2026, aviation representatives land in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for Routes Americas. The focus points of the meetings will vary between new route developments and the future of regional aviation. Routes Americas Program The convention will take place at RIOgaleão Airport, the largest airport in Rio. The passenger volume of the airport […] The post Heads of Aviation Meet in Rio for Routes Americas 2026 appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
When you bank while maintaining altitude, your stall speed increases. It's something that you need to be aware of, especially when you're in the traffic pattern. So why does stall speed increase when you start rolling left or right?
It's not just about setting the correct pressure and reading your altimeter.