Tragedy Strikes Newark-Boston Flight: Hijacking Claims First Air Piracy Fatality

On the evening of March 17, 1970, what began as a routine Eastern Airlines shuttle flight from Newark, New Jersey, to Boston, Massachusetts, descended into a harrowing ordeal that would forever alter... Read more »

US MDA conducts Stratolaunch hypersonic flight test

The US Missile Defense Agency conducted a hypersonic flight test from Mojave Air and Space Port using Stratolaunch’s Talon-A3 vehicle and a modified Boeing 747-400 carrier aircraft. Stratolaunch disclosed the March 6,... Read more »

Why oneworld is betting on premium over growth

With the arrival of Alaska Airlines on May 21, 2026, London Heathrow (LHR) will be served by 14 out of oneworld’s 15 members.  London Heathrow is one of the three airports which... Read more »

Ryanair says ‘demand remains robust’, posts $2.6B profit

Low-cost-carrier giant Ryanair has declared that “travel demand remains robust” despite the current Middle East conflict, with the company posting a record $2.63 billion (€2.26 billion) in profit. On May 18, 2026,... Read more »

48 dead after Soviet-era passenger plane crashes in Russia’s far east

All 48 passengers and crew on board a passenger plane that crashed in poor weather conditions in Russia’s far east have died, the head of the country’s Amur region has confirmed in... Read more »

Aviation supply chain crisis strains airline growth

Today’s aviation industry is highly impacted by its supply chain crisis. What began as a temporary disruption evolved into a long-term structural challenge affecting every layer of the aviation supply chain. Global aircraft backlogs... Read more »

Alaska Airlines unveils SEA’s renovated North Main Terminal – Airport World

Alaska Airlines believes that the newly renovated North Main Terminal at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport will prove a huge hit with its passengers. Designed by HOK, the modernised space includes a new double-height... Read more »

NATO fighter shoots down drone over Estonian airspace

One of NATO’s Baltic Air Policing fighter jets shot down an intruding drone over Lake Võrtsjärv in southern Estonia on May 19, 2026, after the Estonian Defense Forces issued an air threat... Read more »

American Adds Flights, Capacity for Football Season

American Airlines will operate numerous one-off flights and add capacity on existing routes this fall to help fans reach professional football games. The carrier on Friday released an expanded September-to-January schedule with... Read more »

ADSTAR Summit highlights AI for air battle manager training

Australia’s Defence Science and Technology Group will host the Australian Defence Science, Technology and Research Summit (ADSTAR) in Adelaide from August 4 to 6, 2026, bringing together leaders from government, academia, and... Read more »