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On January 29, 1941, the Tupolev Tu-2 made its first flight, introducing a fast, hard-hitting Soviet frontline bomber that played a major role in World War II.
IATA reports that global passenger demand reached a record high in 2025, with traffic up 5.3% year-on-year and capacity rising 5.2%, pushing the average load factor to a historic 83.6%. International travel led growth (+7.1%), while domestic markets grew more modestly (+2.4%), reflecting a return to long-term growth trends after the post-pandemic rebound. Despite strong […]
Morocco’s flag carrier Royal Air Maroc has signed a long-term lease agreement with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) for… The post Royal Air Maroc signs long-term lease with DAE for 13 new Boeing 737-8s appeared first on AeroTime.
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has zoomed into the Helix Nebula to give an up-close view of the possible eventual fate of our own Sun and planetary system. In Webb’s high-resolution look, the structure of the gas being shed off by a dying star comes into full focus. The image reveals how stars recycle their […]
Carrier announces new markets, plus dozens of new and returning routes starting this summer.
A beautifully-made cinematic French-language anniversary film celebrates the Air France Concorde and the era of supersonic commercial flight. Fifty years ago, commercial aviation crossed a line that has yet to be crossed again. Here at Avgeekery, we marked the occasion with a tribute to one of the most elegant and ambitious human feats ever achieved. […] The post A Love Letter to Supersonic Flight: The Air France Concorde 50th Anniversary Film Is Worth Your Time appeared first on Avg
Wizz Air’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Ian Malin has provided some additional details about the airline’s recent filing… The post Wizz Air management downplay US flights application, rules our regular services appeared first on AeroTime.
Technicians have completed the construction of NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. The Roman observatory is slated to launch no later than May 2027, with the team aiming for as early as fall 2026. The mission will revolutionize our understanding of the universe with its deep, crisp, sweeping views of space. More than a thousand […]
Action commemorates victims of 2025 midair collision as NTSB issues final report.
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After over ten years of work, the Cradle of Aviation Museum is set to unveil their highly detailed replica of the Fokker D.VII, one of the most advanced fighter aircraft of WWI.
The F-4 Phantom II came with flaws, but its flexibility meant it became the muscle of US air power and helped pave the way for later 4th-gen fighters.
Mesa’s Falcon Field adopts Saab's Aerobahn system, giving ATC real-time ground movement insight.
The Eurofighter Typhoon global fleet, counting 610 aircraft in service across nine nations, has reached the one million flight hours milestone. The Eurofighter consortium has announced on Jan. 29, 2026, that the Typhoon fleet has reached one million flight hours. The milestone is accompanied by the EJ200 engine reaching 2 million flight hours, as two […]
Air India has kicked off the first day of Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad with a host of… The post Air India orders 30 extra Boeing 737 MAXs, converts Airbus A321neos into XLRs appeared first on AeroTime.
Service between Manchester and New York-JFK will end in February.
Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson confirmed that Stockholm has begun discussions with France and the United Kingdom on nuclear deterrence.… The post Sweden confirms talks with France and UK on nuclear deterrence appeared first on AeroTime.
The next Gerald R. Ford class supercarrier, to be known as the USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), set sail under its own power from Newport News for the first time on Jan. 28, 2026 to begin manufacturer sea trials. Ahead of scheduled delivery to the U.S. Navy in March 2027, which will come with […]
Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 31 new widebody aircraft with Airbus, including 16 A330-900neos and 15 A350-900s. Deliveries are set to begin in 2029. Expanding the long-haul fleet Once delivered, the airline’s widebody fleet will consist of 55 A330neos and 79 A350s. Delta is no stranger to either type of aircraft. […] The post Delta Boosts Fleet with 31 New Airbus Widebodies appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
Passenger surges at terminals can lead to chaos. Long queues at bag drops put pressure on infrastructure and staff, resulting in long waits for passengers, potential missed connections, and frustration. To address this, a new solution developed by reclaim in collaboration with SITA is now live at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), letting passengers hand... The post Press Release: Atlanta rewrites the baggage journey with reclaim, SITA appeared first on Runway Girl.