Aviation News

The United States Air Force (USAF) just took formal delivery of the Embraer A-29C and commenced operations on July 7, 2025. The new turboprop is known as the Super Tucano by its maker. The plane will serve as an instructing platform for advanced flying techniques and testing at Edwards Air Force Base (AFB) in California.

The United Kingdom has declined to order the latest iteration of the venerable Eurofighter Typhoon, placing no order for the T5 Tranche of the supermaneuverable Eurocanard. British Aerospace (BAE) Systems and the labor union representatives have sounded the alarm that closing the plant means more than simply ending production - it means the end of an industry.

Good news for UK travelers: airports have started lifting the long-standing 100ml hand luggage liquid rule. Birmingham International Airport and Edinburgh Airport have recently removed this restriction and now allow passengers to carry up to two liters (67.62 ounces) of liquids in their cabin bags without taking them out at security.

Widebody aircraft will operate 0.8% of all domestic flights in the US and Canada in July. This is based on analyzing every service using Cirium Diio data. One in every 123 departures will be on twin-aisle equipment.

Las Vegas-basedAllegiant Air is selling its under-performing Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor to Blackstone Real Estate for $200 million. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2025. Blackstone is one of the world’s largest owner of commercial real estate, with $320 billion in investor capital under management, and was one of multiple bidders for the resort property.

South Korea is reportedly looking to scrap its order for an additional 36 Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters following recent budget cuts. The move comes as the East Asian country reviews the role of crewed helicopters in modern warfare. The funds previously allocated to the Apache helicopters will likely be invested in other defence projects.

European low-cost airlines operate with strict cabin baggage policies, where passengers are expected to follow tight size limits and overhead bin space often comes at an extra cost. Anything that does not fit under the seat usually gets stopped at the gate. Apparently, ground staff at seven UK and Channel Islands airports are being paid bonuses to identify those oversized bags carried by easyJet passengers before boarding.

Nine airlines currently fly the Airbus A350-1000: Air Caraïbes, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways (I recently flew one on the carrier's inaugural Atlanta service), French bee, Japan Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Virgin Atlantic.

Canada may experience major staffing shortages in the aviation industry over the next decade. A report by the Alberta Aviation & Aerospace Council revealed that by 2035, the country could be short about 55,000 aviation workers.

JetBlue and United Airlines have responded to Spirit Airlines’ complaint to the Department of Transportation (DOT), claiming that the latter’s initial filing with the Department, which alleged that the partnership between the two airlines, called ‘Blue Sky,’ was anti-competitive, contained unfounded requests.

Air India Express reportedly ignored a directive from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to replace engine parts on its Airbus A320 aircraft and falsified documents to show compliance, according to a report by Reuters. The issue was raised in March 2025, several months before Air India’s fatal Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crash.

The Fourth of July holiday season is one of the busiest travel periods in the United States as Americans travel around the country to visit their friends and family. This year, July 4 fell on a Friday, giving people more opportunities to get away for a long weekend.

When most people hear the name "Piaggio," they think of iconic Italian scooters zipping through the streets of Rome, as seen in the cult movie "Roman Holiday." But Piaggio is not just about two wheels - it also has wings. The company, initially founded by Rinaldo Piaggio to build trains near Genoa, Italy, in 1884, has a long and surprising history in aviation. Over the years, Piaggio has evolved into a respected aircraft manufacturer, producing distinctive twin push-propeller planes.

A long-haul Lufthansaflight from Munich was forced to divert on Monday, June 30, 2025. The Airbus A380, which was bound for Washington Dulles International Airport, did not have enough fuel to reach its scheduled destination. Instead, the aircraft was forced to land at Boston, Massachusetts.

Ethiopian Airlines is preparing to launch its first-ever flight to Australia. While the airline has not yet disclosed the exact route, it stated that it is looking to lease or purchase either Airbus A350s or Boeing 787s for the service.

A false fire alert onboard a Ryanair flight preparing for takeoff led to multiple injuries after passengers made an emergency evacuation on the apron at Palma De Mallorca Airport. 18 passengers were treated for minor injuries, including broken bones and sprains, six of whom were transported to a local hospital.

Airbus is trialing a new type of airport tug. Aircraft tugs are ground vehicles that tow and push back aircraft, usually controlled by a driver and powered by an internal combustion engine. Now, as part of Europe's HERON (Highly Efficient gReen OperatioNs) initiative, Airbus is working on what it calls the Taxibot. This new type of tug is being deployed at airports throughout the world, and Airbus is saying that the concept is proving successful.

Norse Atlantic Airways is reportedly shifting its focus this winter from the North American market to popular destinations in Southeast Asia. The Oslo-based airline will launch five new routes connecting Europe and Thailand.

South Korean carrier Asiana Airlines, will cut its Airbus A380 flights to New York JFK, according to data from Cirium, an online aviation analytics company. The move brings forward the suspension of the double-decker on the route by a month. This summer was the first time Asiana had operated the A380 to New York, after a six-year hiatus.

The Fly Party is Italy’s premier annual gathering for serious aviation enthusiasts, held at Bagnoli di Sopra airfield (Padua) by the Historical Aircraft Group (HAG). Typically staged over a weekend in late June, it features vintage warbirds, aerobatic displays, and historic reenactments. More than a show, it’s a community-centric event prioritizing camaraderie, rare aircraft operations, and peer-to-peer learning.