Skydiver dragged under tailplane after reserve chute snags Cessna Caravan during jump run in Queensland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjCOd-JQ2tsA skydiver in Far North Queensland found himself hanging beneath the tail of a Cessna 208 Caravan after his reserve parachute unexpectedly deployed and...
Air Antilles suspends all flights after French regulator grounds its operations
Guadeloupe-based Air Antilles has halted all commercial and flight operations after the French civil aviation authority (DGAC) temporarily suspended the airline’s operating license. The...
IATA warns USD 1.2 billion in airline revenues remain blocked, with 93% trapped in Africa and the Middle East
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reports that USD 1.2 billion in airline funds remained blocked from repatriation by governments as of October 2025,...
German Eurofighters deploy to Poland, boosting NATO air and missile defence
The German Air Force has deployed five Eurofighter jets and around 150 personnel to Malbork, Poland, strengthening NATO’s Air Policing mission along the Alliance’s...
IATA: Global air passenger demand accelerates in October, rising 6.6%
Global air travel demand strengthened in October 2025, with passenger traffic growing 6.6% year-on-year, according to new data released by the International Air Transport...
Global air cargo demand hits new record in October, marking eight straight months of growth, says IATA
The air cargo sector posted another strong month in October 2025, with global demand rising 4.1% year-on-year, according to new data from the International...
FAA warns airlines of heightened risks over Venezuela amid military buildup and navigation interference
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has issued a fresh advisory urging airlines to “exercise caution” when flying over Venezuela, citing a “potentially hazardous situation”...
NTSB releases dramatic frame-by-frame images of engine tearing away in deadly UPS MD-11 crash
The National Transportation Safety Board has released striking new evidence from its investigation into the UPS cargo jet that crashed shortly after takeoff in...
Trump Administration formally kills proposed cash-compensation rule for flight delays
The U.S. Department of Transportation has officially withdrawn a Biden-era proposal that would have forced airlines to pay passengers cash compensation for significant delays...
FAA lifts emergency flight cuts as U.S. Government reopens
The Federal Aviation Administration will end its emergency order reducing flight operations at 40 major US airports, with normal schedules set to resume Monday...
U.S. B-52 bombers deploy to Spain for NATO training, strengthening deterrence in Eastern Europe and the High North
The U.S. Air Force has deployed B-52 Stratofortress bombers from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, to Morón Air Base, Spain, for Bomber Task Force...
Trump administration orders 10% cut in U.S. air traffic amid record shutdown
The Trump administration is ordering a 10% reduction in air traffic across 40 major U.S. airports as the government shutdown extends into its 37th...
Global air passenger and cargo demand rise in September as aviation growth continues
Passenger traffic up 3.6%, cargo demand climbs for seventh straight month
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released September 2025 data showing continued growth across...
European airlines standardise cabin bag rules: A4E confirms commitment to EU-backed minimum size
Airlines for Europe (A4E) has confirmed that all its member airlines now uphold the EU transport ministers’ proposed minimum standard size of 40 ×...
Possible “space object” strikes United Airlines jet over Utah
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation after United Airlines flight UA1093 from Denver to Los Angeles was struck by an...
Airline industry warns EU261 reform could double costs and threaten airfare affordability
Joint Industry Position – October 2025
European airlines are sounding the alarm over what they describe as “gold-plated” reform plans for EU Regulation 261/2004 —...
Survey: EU passenger rights reform misaligned with travellers’ priorities, airlines warn
Brussels, 16 October 2025 – As EU lawmakers debate reforms to the bloc’s passenger rights regulation (EU261), new YouGov data commissioned by Airlines for...
European Court rules pets are legally considered “baggage” in air transport
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that pets travelling by air are not excluded from the legal concept of...
EU clears Boeing’s takeover of Spirit AeroSystems — on condition of major divestments to Airbus and Malaysia’s CTRM
The European Commission has approved Boeing’s acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, subject to significant divestments designed to safeguard competition in the global market for aerostructures...
IATA outlines three safety priorities at global conference in Xiamen
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) opened its World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) in Xiamen, China, highlighting three key priorities for global aviation...