A devastating mid-air collision occurred on January 29, 2025, near Washington D.C., resulting in the tragic loss of 67 lives. The incident involved an American Airlines regional passenger jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, which collided in close proximity to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The American Airlines regional jet, operated by PSA
The Latvian national airline airBaltic and the Latin American startup airline SUA Líneas Aéreas have entered into a strategic partnership. Under this agreement, airBaltic plans to wet lease up to five of its Airbus A220-300 aircraft to SUA beginning in October 2025. Additionally, airBaltic will provide support in various operational areas, including pilot training, IT
An Air Busan Airbus A321 was evacuated on Tuesday night, January 28, after a fire broke out near its tail at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea. The aircraft, scheduled to fly to Hong Kong, was preparing for departure when the incident occurred at around 10:30 p.m. All 176 people on board, including 169
Crisalion Mobility, a Spanish frontrunner in the design and development of efficient, safe and sustainable advanced electric mobility solutions, has entered into a strategic agreement with Copenhagen Helicopter, a Danish company renowned for its expertise in advanced air mobility (AAM) services and infrastructure, backed by over 15 years of experience. This collaboration aims to explore
Sabre Corporation (Sabre) has reported the addition of Nok Air, one of Thailand’s prominent budget airlines, to its Global Distribution System (GDS). By joining Sabre’s expansive travel marketplace, Nok Air aims to increase its visibility among travel agencies, corporate buyers, and travellers, thereby driving bookings and boosting revenue. This move underscores Sabre’s dedication to offering
The initial report on last month’s Jeju Air crash in South Korea has confirmed that bird strikes contributed to the accident, though the exact cause remains under investigation. The crash, which occurred on December 29, 2024, claimed 179 lives, leaving only two survivors among the 181 passengers and crew. Released on January 27, 2025, the
Pratt & Whitney (P&W), a RTX company, has announced plans to establish a European Technology and Innovation Centre (ETIC) to advance energy-efficient and sustainable aviation technologies. The ETIC will be co-located with RTX’s Collins Aerospace European Innovation Hub in Houten, Netherlands, strengthening RTX’s collaborative efforts within the Dutch and wider European aerospace technology sectors. “Our
ATR has introduced SpaceX’s Starlink high-speed internet connectivity for its aircraft, following successful test flights on an ATR 72-600 test model. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has now certified the solution, with Air New Zealand set to become the launch customer. From 2025, the airline will equip its domestic flights with this cutting-edge
Boeing has partnered with Norsk e-Fuel, becoming a key development partner in one of Europe’s first large-scale power-to-liquids (PtL) facilities. This collaboration aims to accelerate the production and availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), supporting global efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions in aviation by 2050, in line with goals set by the International Civil
Cirium, the trusted source of aviation analytics, has announced a new partnership with Aerlytix. This collaboration will enhance data analytics capabilities for financial service providers and lessors, delivering broader insights and enabling faster, more accessible asset and risk management scenario views and reporting. With increasing pressure on the aviation industry to provide more frequent reports
