REAL ID: Look for a gold star to confirm your state-issued ID
After May 7, 2025, only REAL ID-compliant cards or federal documents are accepted for U.S. flights and federal…
Thai Airways and Kansas Modification Center to turn Boeing 777s into freighters
Thai Airways and Kansas Modification Center will convert Boeing 777s into cargo planes, creating 500+ jobs in Thailand.…
Boeing and NASA pause X-66A Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project
Boeing and NASA have paused the X-66A Sustainable Flight Demonstrator program, redirecting resources to thin-wing research. Although this…
Air cargo charter flights from China to US canceled after trade policy shift
US tariffs up to 145% and the end of de minimis rules caused a 50% drop in Chinese…
A330 MRTT reaches world-first in automatic air-to-air refueling at night
Airbus’s A330 MRTT automatic air-to-air refueling is nearing night certification after 2024 tests with over 500 safe contacts.…
Spring flight prices fall, opening more options for travelers
Spring 2025 flight prices are at their lowest in years, with U.S. and European destinations more affordable than…
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports airfare prices fell in March 2025
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows airfare prices dropped 5.2% year-over-year in March 2025. Compared to 2015,…
Unither Bioélectronique completes first hydrogen-electric helicopter flight
Unither Bioélectronique achieved the world’s first piloted hydrogen-electric helicopter flight in March 2025, showcasing clean aviation technology. Using…
Etihad doubles Nairobi flights from Abu Dhabi starting December 2025
Etihad Airways will provide twice-daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Nairobi starting December 15, 2025, using Airbus A320s.…
Queen Alia International Airport in Amman sets new passenger record
Queen Alia International Airport in Amman broke records with 2,137,322 passengers in early 2025, up 8.5%. Investments, new…
Indian government works with domestic airlines after Pakistan airspace closure
Pakistan’s airspace ban forces over 800 Indian international flights weekly to reroute, raising airline costs and threatening fare…
Virgin Atlantic ends London Heathrow to Tel Aviv flights for good
Virgin Atlantic has made its London Heathrow–Tel Aviv suspension permanent due to security and operational issues. Travelers are…
Power blackout in Spain leads to widespread flight disruptions
A widespread power outage struck Spain and Portugal on April 28, 2025, suspending over 75% of airport flights.…
United Airlines backs JetZero to develop blended-wing aircraft
United Airlines invests in JetZero’s blended-wing aircraft, aiming to cut emissions and operating costs. The Z4 could reduce…