In a shocking turn of events, a recent Russian assault on the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil resulted in at least 25 deaths, including three young children. The attack, which took place under the cover of night, targeted two high-rise apartment buildings, leaving behind a scene of utter devastation. Emergency services reported that 73 individuals, including 15 ch...
Etihad Airways is boosting its fleet with 13 new Airbus planes. These aircraft are coming from Avolon, a big player in the aviation finance world. The deal was announced at the Dubai Airshow and includes nine A330neo and four A320neo family aircraft. Etihad is also ordering six more A330neos directly from Airbus, making their total A330neo fleet 15 planes. These new...
A former pilot's life took a sharp turn in 2023 when he tried to shut down a plane's engines mid-flight. This event, which could have been disastrous, ended with the plane landing safely, thanks to the quick actions of the flight crew. The pilot, Joseph Emerson, was off-duty and sitting in the cockpit when he attempted to cut the engines. He later explained that he w...
A major deal has just been sealed, bringing two new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's biggest airline. This isn't just about adding planes; it's about boosting connections across the continent. The aircraft, scheduled to arrive in the first half of 2026, are part of Ethiopian Airlines' plan to grow its fleet with the latest, most fuel-efficien...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has decided to stop the emergency flight cuts starting Monday at 6 a. m. ET. This move means that flights will go back to normal after weeks of delays and cancellations. The FAA first put these cuts in place on Nov. 7. They started with a 4% reduction in flights at 40 major airports. The goal was to help air traffic controll...
NATO's air surveillance is getting a makeover. The Netherlands and other European allies have decided not to go ahead with buying six Boeing E-7 Wedgetail aircraft. This plan was meant to replace the old Boeing E-3A AWACS fleet. The U. S. pulling out of the program earlier this year made this decision inevitable. The E-3A aircraft, which have been in service since t...
Chicago kicked off the week with a wintry surprise, as lake-effect snow blanketed the city and its suburbs. While the snowfall was a taste of winter, the real chill came from political drama. The Federal Aviation Administration's shutdown caused a domino effect at O'Hare, grounding hundreds of flights. But by Wednesday, a bipartisan effort led by Illinois Senator Dic...
China has made a big step in making its own airplane engines. They tested a small, super-light turbojet engine. This engine is special because it was mostly made using 3D printing. The test showed that the engine can work well on its own, not just in controlled tests. The engine powered a drone for 30 minutes. It reached a height of 6, 000 meters and a speed of Mach...
Delta's boss, Ed Bastian, had some strong words about the recent government shutdown. He said it was a mess that hurt both the airline and its customers. The problem started when the government suddenly cut flight capacity without any warning. This left Delta scrambling to figure out how to reroute flights and keep things running smoothly. Bastian was especially ups...
The government is back in action after a record-breaking shutdown. But don't expect everything to snap back immediately. Around 1. 4 million federal workers have been without pay for over a month. Half of them had to work without getting paid, while the other half were sent home. The good news is that they will get their back pay, but it might take a few days. The S...