Private jets owned by celebrities are commanding staggering sums on the market, reaching values potentially exceeding hundreds of millions of dollars each. Determining precise purchase costs remains challenging due to the secretive nature of these transactions and the high value placed upon them. The financial investment in acquiring a celebrity-owned...
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Efforts to keep the U.S. Air Force bombers flying into the 2050s are running into cost and schedule concerns.
Lufthansa Group CEO Carsten Spohr is monitoring market possibilities arising from a potential shift in ownership at EasyJet, the UK low-cost carrier. This interest follows Lufthansa's acquisition of ITA Airways and its ongoing pursuit of a stake in TAP Air...
Tewolde Gebremariam, previously the Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, will assume the role of CEO for Air India. This appointment follows a thorough selection process undertaken by the Tata Group, which owns Air India. Gebremariam’s extensive...
National Airlines successfully executed a groundbreaking, nonstop flight aboard a Boeing 777F aircraft from Edinburgh Airport in Scotland to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport in Australia. This operation represents what appears to be the longest such flight...
Delta Air Lines plans to unveil new flights connecting Austin with destinations next week, specifically announcing service on August 13th. A highly anticipated nonstop route between Austin and Paris is now considered more probable, slated to launch in...
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Qatar Airways’ capacity to the United States has decreased by over 10 percent compared to the previous year, according to recent data. This reduction in flights represents a notable shift in the airline’s operational strategy within the region. Despite...
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Air India has announced the launch of a new ultra-long non-stop route connecting Delhi to Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, United States. This significantly extended flight is slated to take approximately 17 hours and represents Air...
Pilots seeking to transition through Class D airspace must follow specific procedures outlined by the FAA. Requests for transitions require communication with the appropriate air traffic controller, typically at the airport’s control tower. Pilots should...
Asia Pacific airlines carried 30.5 million international passengers in June 2026, a 1.1% year-over-year decline, even as the… The post APAC airlines see June 2026 passenger figures dip; cargo demand stays resilient appeared first on AeroTime.
Innovative design could provide a ‘cleaner, more flexible alternative to legacy aircraft’, UK company says. UK company 2Excel Aviation has revealed its interest in potentially becoming a future operator of Electra Aero’s EL9 Ultra Short, with the pair to...
Honda Aircraft Company recently completed the delivery of its inaugural HondaJet Elite II business jet within Brazil, marking a significant milestone for the company’s international operations. The National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) officially validated...
Briohny Smyth, a former Thai pop star, claims a 1.5-inch wood shard originating from Singapore Airlines' business class satay caused significant harm to her vocal cords. The incident occurred during a flight, resulting in a scar and subsequent impairment...
A new Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) procedure has been established for the Rangeley Lake Seaplane Base, designated as M57. This procedure utilizes a Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation aid, specifically an RNAV route, to guide aircraft through the...
APOC Aviation has appointed Darren Naughton as vice president of engines, bolstering its leadership team in pursuit of growth within the global engine leasing and trading sector. This strategic move aligns with APOC Aviation’s ambitions to expand its...
Lockheed Martin is pursuing strategies to secure domestic sources for critical metals needed in fighter aircraft production, driven by concerns over Chinese export controls. The company has entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding with...
GetJet Group’s Airhub Aviation has secured a lease for an expansive plot of land at Vilnius International Airport, marking a significant expansion of its aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) operations. The company won the right to occupy an...
Leipzig/Halle Airport (LEJ) experienced a significant disruption of its flight operations during the period from August 4 to August 5, 2026. Police were dispatched following reports of a suspected explosive device discovered at the airfield....
Deutsche Lufthansa AG announced a significant shift in its second-quarter financial performance, revealing an 8% increase in revenue reaching €11.1 billion compared to the previous year’s €10.3 billion. However, this growth was significantly impacted by...
What the next clean-sheet narrowbodies from Boeing and Airbus will look like.
BA will only fly the type on four routes in the upcoming winter, but that's not surprising. Find out more here!
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a safety incident involving a Marine One helicopter carrying US President… The post FAA examines Marine One safety incident involving Trump take off: WSJ appeared first on AeroTime.
Boeing’s widebody aircraft represents a significant advancement within the commercial aerospace industry. This particular design achieves unparalleled passenger capacity, surpassing its primary Airbus competitor. The aircraft is engineered to deliver...
Cathay Pacific remains confident that it will take delivery of its inaugural Boeing 777-9 aircraft during the second half of 2027, as outlined during their recent half-year results briefing. Chief Operations and Service Delivery Officer Alex McGowan...
El Al, the Israeli flag carrier, finalized the purchase of two Boeing 787-9 aircraft during the second quarter of this year. These twinjets were previously operated by El Al under a leasing agreement. The airline’s strategic shift reflects an increased...
Israeli carrier benefited from reduction in military operations in early April. Israeli flag-carrier El Al managed to offset a loss-making first quarter with a substantially-improved second, doubling its net profit to $132 million for the three months to...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating an incident involving the loss of separation between a Marine One helicopter and an Envoy Air jet at Joint Base Andrews near Washington, D.C., on July 8th. The two aircraft took off within one...
Willis Lease Finance Corp. (WLFC) reported its financial results for the second quarter (Q2) ended June 30, 2026, as the company continued expanding its asset management platform. Chief Executive Officer Austin C. Willis said the first half of 2026 focused...
What it pays to strap into a Navy strike fighter.
Despite the ongoing certification process of the Boeing 737 MAX 10, Airbus’s A321XLR aircraft is experiencing significant traction among major global carriers. Several airlines have confirmed their orders for the A321XLR, citing its extended range...