International
This section is dedicated to bringing you the most current and significant updates from the aviation sector across the globe. Frequent flyers, industry experts, and aviation enthusiasts alike will find a trove of information, including: airline industry movements, airport expansions, regulatory updates, innovative technologies, global challenges, and more.
French military taps Airbus to develop A321-based maritime patrol aircraft
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded Airbus Defence and Space a contract to conduct a risk-assessment study for France’s future maritime...
ITA Airways exits SkyTeam, sets sights on Star Alliance after Lufthansa deal
ITA Airways, the Italian flag carrier, has formally exited the SkyTeam alliance and announced its intention to join the Star Alliance by early...
Global air passenger demand hit record high in 2024, says IATA
Global air passenger demand achieved unprecedented heights in 2024, marking a definitive recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic with traffic levels exceeding 2019 figures...
American Eagle flight collides with helicopter near Reagan National Airport
No survivors have been found following the mid-air collision of American Eagle flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday...
Fire destroys Air Busan A321 aircraft, passengers safely evacuated
An Air Busan Airbus A321-200 aircraft was destroyed by fire during pre-departure preparations at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, on Tuesday...
Korean Air launches Airbus A350 operations
Korean Air has announced the launch of its Airbus A350-900 operations, starting with routes to Japan from January 27, 2025. The inaugural A350...
United Boeing 787 diverts to Lagos after in-flight incident, six injured
A United Airlines flight bound for Washington, D.C., made an emergency landing in Lagos, Nigeria, on Friday, January 24, after experiencing an in-flight...
Japan Airlines debuts world’s first aircraft with large-scale riblet coating on international flights
In a pioneering move towards sustainable aviation, Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled the world’s first aircraft featuring a large-scale application of riblet coating...
Air New Zealand to pioneer Starlink internet on ATR regional flights
Air New Zealand is set to transform its domestic flight experience by becoming the first airline to implement Starlink’s satellite internet technology on...
Qantas launches direct seasonal flights between Sydney and Sapporo
Qantas will introduce direct seasonal flights between Sydney and Sapporo’s New Chitose Airport. This marks a notable expansion of its Japanese network and...
