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A suspected Russian drone approached the French Navy’s aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle while it was docked in… The post Russian drone reportedly approached French carrier Charles de Gaulle in Malmö appeared first on AeroTime.
Lufthansa's fourth aircraft has received its centennial livery. And this time, it's a big one, the Airbus A380!
The world's 10 longest nonstop flights in 2026 will test the limits of both aircraft and passengers, with routes spanning up to 19h 15m...
A glass cockpit removed the need for a flight engineer and made it easier for pilots to fly the MD-11.
Spirit continues to fight through its Chapter 11 proceeding with surprising success. While many have assumed that the airline would never make it out thanks to its terrible financial performance, it has now reached agreement with secured creditors on the restructuring plan, which means it sees a light at the end of the tunnel. Spirit...
An Airbus A380 has become the fourth Lufthansa aircraft to feature the XXL crane livery as part of… The post Lufthansa Airbus A380 joins ‘Team XXL Crane’ with new centenary design appeared first on AeroTime.
U.S. ultra-low-cost airline Avelo Airlines has extended its flight schedule through mid-November 2026. With 30 destinations now available to book, the airline is making it easier than ever for customers to finalise their Autumn travel plans. Destinations Now Available Passengers can now book flights to the following exciting destinations: Albany, N.Y. (ALB) Atlanta, Ga. (ATL) […] The post Avelo Airlines Extends Flight Schedule appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
The airline carried more passengers last year than ever before.
On the job training for trainee Air Traffic Controllers is not only an opportunity to experience the thrill of safely navigating aircraft through the air and on the ground, but an essential part of the journey to validation. We recently caught up with newly validated Air Traffic Controller, Matt Stevens, at Cardiff Tower about his first few months on the job. “I’ve been with
London Stansted Airport increases drop off, pick up fees. The post Drop-Off Fees Rise at London Southend Airport appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
The modern era of Lufthansa is here, and its being led by the Allegris Business Class product. Is it truly worth it?
From 7 September 2026, a new high-speed train connection operated by Deutsche Bahn will link Cologne directly with Brussels Airport in cooperation with Brussels Airlines. The ICE trains will also stop in Aachen, Liège, Leuven and Antwerp, with a travel time of around two hours between Cologne and Brussels Airport. Thanks to the codeshare agreement, […]
United States Special Operations Command has awarded Boeing a $19,4 million modification to an existing delivery order for the procurement of MH-47G rotary-wing aircraft, according to a contract announcement. The modification supports continued acquisition of special operations helicopters, with most work to be performed in Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, through November 2030. The contract action addresses […]
Zagreb Airport anticipates handling five million passengers this year, following its record of 4.721.564 in 2025. Once the five-million-passenger threshold is reached, the airport’s concessionaire will be required to commence the expansion of the existing terminal building, in line with its contractual obligations to the government. However, reports over the past year have suggested the airport may instead consider reopening Zagreb’s old terminal, which was closed in 2017, and dedicating it to l
The United States Air Force has awarded aerospace manufacturer Boeing a not-to-exceed $61,5 million contract for the replenishment of the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator weapon system, according to a contract announcement released by the service. The work will support production of key components for the heavy bunker-penetrating bomb and will be carried out in St. […]
Jose Alejandro Zamora Yrala, a former aviation parts trader was sentenced to four years and eight months in prison after pleading guilty to a £40 million fake aircraft components fraud on Feb. 23, 2026. Fake Aircraft Parts Sold Worldwide Zamora Yrala, who originally comes from Venezuela, had worked in the aviation industry since 2011. He […] The post Former DJ sentenced in London for supplying counterfeit aircraft parts to airlines appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
The flight crew accidentally broadcast cockpit audio through to the aircraft's IFE system.
The massive GE9X has been a recent source of delays for the 777X program.
The ASU, which is currently butting heads with the Flying Kangaroo over job cuts at the airline’s Mascot HQ, said it is “disappointed that Qantas has announced further redundancies at the same time they are unveiling a massive $1.46 billion profit”.
The new service is set to operate four times a week from 6 May on Link’s Saab 340B aircraft, adding 14,000 seats per year. It will be the first time Link Airways flies directly out of Launceston, connecting over 90,000 people from Tasmania’s second largest city to the nation's capital.