Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot who helped prevent a flydubai passenger aircraft from crashing after his copilot attacked him in the cockpit, has described how he fought through severe injuries to
“The people in the helicopter should have seen where they were going,” … What was the helicopter doing in that track? Very sad. But visually, somebody should have been able to see
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A horrific midair collision between an American Airlines passenger jet and a U.S. military helicopter over Washington, D.C. has resulted in a devastating loss of life. President Donald Trump confirmed there are
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A massive search and rescue operation is underway after a tragic mid-air collision between a U.S. military Blackhawk helicopter and a commercial passenger jet near Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night. The
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Airline loyalty programs, once designed to attract repeat customers, have now evolved into multi-billion-dollar businesses that, in some cases, generate more profit than actual flight operations. A recent Financial Times (FT) report
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Boeing has reported its second-largest annual loss in the company’s history, posting a staggering $11.8 billion net loss for fiscal 2024. The results, which reflect ongoing struggles across various sectors of the
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Qatar Airways has introduced a pioneering digital marketing initiative by launching its first-ever AI-powered virtual cabin crew member, Sama. The virtual assistant was revealed at the ITB Berlin 2024 travel trade show
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The New Gwadar International Airport, a major infrastructure project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), is now officially operational, with its inaugural flight landing on Monday. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-503,
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The Plan During the State visit of Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Disanayake to The Peoples’ Republic of China in mid-January 2025, the two leaders of the countries agreed on a Belt
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IndiGo, India’s largest low-cost airline, has secured its position as the leading foreign carrier operating in Sri Lanka. The airline now runs 54 weekly flights connecting key Indian cities—Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, and
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Aircraft shortages are projected to continue for years due to ongoing supply chain challenges and delivery delays by leading manufacturers Airbus and Boeing, according to a report by Financial Times. Executives from
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The Conundrum The aviation industry faces a monumental challenge in balancing its ambitious growth projections with the urgent need to mitigate environmental impacts. A recent report from the non-governmental organization (NGO) Transport
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Airbus, the European aerospace giant, came close to achieving its 2024 delivery target after a strong year-end push, delivering 766 jets to airlines and lessors. This figure, while falling slightly short of
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A growing trend in the airline industry is reshaping the traditional model of connecting passengers through large hub airports. The use of smaller, more fuel-efficient jets is enabling airlines to offer more
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The Significance On 7 June 2024, the General Assembly of the United Nations, acknowledging the transformative potential of quantum science and technology, declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and
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China is ramping up its efforts to challenge Boeing and Airbus’s dominance in the global aviation market, using its state-developed C919 passenger jet as a flagship project. The C919, a centerpiece of
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