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The UK is the world's second-ranked country for long-haul flights, behind the US. London Heathrow has more long-haul departures than any other airport globally (although not on March 21).

The spacesuit worn by the first Briton in space, the Soyuz that brought the first UK astronaut back to Earth and the only Apollo capsule to be on display outside the U.S. will soon be on the move.

We are far too proud of the name of this one.

Following the closure of London Heathrow Airport (LHR) due to a fire at a power station supplying electricity, more than 1,000 flights, including several Airbus A380 itineraries, were canceled on March 21.

The Canadian Transportation Safety Board (TSB) has issued its preliminary report about the February incident involving an Endeavor Air Mitsubishi (née Bombardier) CRJ900 that flipped upon landing in Toronto, Canada.

London Heathrow is Europe’s busiest airport by passengers. Due to a fire at a nearby electrical substation, it has no power, and its backups are insufficient for the required energy. As such, every inbound and outbound flight on March 21—exceeding 1,300—has been canceled or diverted. Perhaps 250,000-260,000 passengers will be affected on this day alone.

While airlines introduce new routes after thorough market research, sometimes situations evolve that force them to suspend the service, at times even before it starts. Something similar has happened with United Airlines’ previously planned service between Los Angeles and Toronto, Canada, which has now been removed before it could even start.

After what was surely a busy St Patrick's weekend, airports in Ireland were likely looking forward to what they imagined would be a quieter weekend this time around. However, a major fire at an electrical substation that serves the area of West London that includes Heathrow Airport (LHR) has closed the facility for the whole day, with Ireland's Shannon Airport (SNN) among those handling diversions.

The family of John Barnett, a former Boeing quality control manager and whistleblower, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company. It states that Barnett was subjected to harassment, humiliation, and abuse as retaliation for raising safety concerns.

Boeing and Malaysia Airlines Group (MAG) have announced that the parent company of Malaysia Airlines ordered up to 60 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 737 MAX 10 aircraft, with the order being split into equal halves between firm and optional purchases.

A distressing account of animal cruelty has surfaced in which a female passenger trying to fly to Colombia from Orlando International Airport in Florida killed her pet dog because it was denied boarding. While the incident took place in December 2024, the woman was arrested recently.