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The budget airline model in the U.S. is running out of runway
Breeze Airways, Frontier, and Avelo are some of the beneficiaries of Spirit's bankruptcy, but the budget airline model remains under stress in the the U.S. and jet fuel prices are not the only reason. The major airlines such as Delta and United…
Virgin's silly airline games with $90m in COVID credits
Late Friday afternoon, Sydney's Daily Telegraph crowed that Virgin Australia had “backed down” on its decision to swallow $90 million of COVID credits – the vouchers given to customers who paid for flights that were cancelled…
Budget airline returns to major UK airport - daily flights to pretty city 'half in Europe'
The launch marks the airport's sixth new airline this year Gatwick Airport has announced that budget airline Pegasus Airlines will return to its stands this summer, with brand-new flights to one of Europe's most popular cities. The major London hub…
Why a trip to Asia might be a good idea now
The strong Australian dollar combined with a reluctance to transit through the Middle East has made an Asian getaway a good option for some travellers. Despite uncertainty around the US-Iran war, Australians are continuing to travel overseas in…
Middle East flights reopen as new confusion hits travelers
Commercial aviation across the Middle East is slowly resuming operations after months of disruptions driven by the Iran war. However, a new wave of confusion is replacing outright cancellations, as uneven schedules, lingering waivers, and shifting…
China's Hydrogen-Powered Plane Might Be The Answer To The Oil Crisis
The Aero Engine Corporation of China recently conducted a successful test flight of an innovative 900-kilowatt hydrogen-powered turbo-shaft engine in the Hunan province of China. The flight was completed on April 4, with the AEP100 engine fixed to…
Map the future
My granddaughter is in Class 11 and to wants to do Aeronautical Engineering. Which are the good institutes for this and how should she prepare? Kumar Aeronautical Engineering requires a strong foundation in Physics and Maths. Top institutes include…
Engineer explains clever reason behind ashtrays on planes despite 30 year ban
For a smoker on a long-haul flight, the cabin isn't just a mode of transport; it's a high-altitude waiting game. As the hours drag on and the nicotine cravings peak, the cramped airplane lavatory often serves as a brief sanctuary – a private…
The science behind Qantas' bet on 20-hour flights - Ya Libnan
Australia's Qantas presents the first of 12 modified Airbus A350-1000ULR jets to be used for record-breaking non-stop flights, with Sydney-London designated as the first route, at a ceremony at Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France, June 17…
Longest flight in world to launch with over 20 hour Sydney to London route
Nearly 80 years after Australian airline Qantas began operating the air route from Australia to Britain, it is moving closer to its most ambitious attempt yet, a direct commercial flight from Sydney to London without a layover. The Australian…
Jet2 now has flights to sunny hotspot 3 hours from UK with palm-fringed beaches
Jet2 has announced it's launching flights and holidays to Tunisia for summer 2027, with the airline opening bookings for holidaymakers looking to get away from May 1 to October 31 next year. The tour operator will offer new flights from Birmingham…
Services returning to normal at Edinburgh Airport after security alert
Services at Edinburgh Airport are returning to normal after it was evacuated on Friday evening because of a security alert. An explosive ordnance disposal team was deployed to the airport to investigate what Police Scotland described as a…
Tata Group in Final Stages to Appoint New Air India CEO After Wilson as Internal Disasters Mount Up
The Tata Group is in the final stages of selecting a new Chief Executive Officer for Air India following the resignation of Campbell Wilson in April 2026. As the airline navigates its most turbulent period since privatization, two aviation…
Abandoned UK airport could reopen after 12 years
A south-east airport that has lain dormant since 2014 could soon see aircraft return to its runway, with speculation mounting that it may eventually be revived as a passenger hub. Manston Airport, previously known as Kent International Airport and…
UK airport left abandoned for 12 years could soon re-open to the public
An airport in the south east that has been abandoned since 2014 could reopen its runway to air traffic again, and there has been speculation it could eventually return to use as a passenger hub. Manston Airport, formerly known as Kent International…
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