The United States has ordered the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN‑72) and its strike group to accelerate their transit from the Pacific toward the Middle East, according to reports citing Pentagon officials and regional media, including Al Jazeera. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin directed the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to reach the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility more quickly, adding to the capabilities already provided by the USS Theo

Iran has reopened its airspace after a temporary five‑hour closure that prompted several airlines to reroute, delay, or cancel flights across the region. The restrictions, issued late Wednesday, barred most overflights and inbound traffic except for international flights to and from Iran with prior approval. The NOTAM was removed shortly before 10 pm local time, and flight‑tracking data showed the first aircraft including services from Mahan Air, Yazd Airways, and AVA Airlin

A Jet Excellence Cessna 750 Citation X, registered N772XJ, veered off the runway at Telluride Regional Airport in Colorado on Tuesday, sustaining significant damage. All three occupants on board escaped without injury. The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft touched down. According to information provided to deputies, the pilot reported that a strong, gusting crosswind struck the aircraft during the landing roll, pushing it off the runway surface. The Citation X repo

Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) is one of the strongest and most profitable state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the Maldives. Its financial performance, anchored by the operation of Velana International Airport has consistently placed it at the top among SOEs. However, over the course of 2025, MACL embarked on an unusually broad and intensive investment programme aligned with government development priorities. The scale, speed, and diversity of these commitments repres

Afcom Cargo airline celebrates one full year of operations to Velana International Airport (VIA). The anniversary highlights the carrier’s growing contribution to the Maldives’ cargo sector and its role in strengthening regional supply chains. Since launching services to VIA in early 2024, Afcom Cargo has completed 200 dedicated cargo flights, providing consistent uplift for importers, exporters, and logistics partners across the Maldives. Over the past 12 months, the airline

Airbus closed 2025 with strong commercial performance, reporting 793 aircraft deliveries, a 4% year‑on‑year increase, and securing 1,000 gross orders from 57 customers. The results underscore sustained global demand for Airbus’ single‑aisle and widebody product lines despite a challenging operating environment. The European manufacturer delivered aircraft to 91 customers worldwide, maintaining its upward trajectory for the third consecutive year. Deliveries by family type wer

The global aviation industry is poised for another year of steady growth in 2026, with passenger numbers expected to reach 5.2 billion, a 4.4% increase over 2025, according to the latest outlook from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Air cargo volumes are also projected to rise, reaching 71.6 million tonnes, up 2.4% year‑on‑year, as the sector continues to demonstrate resilience amid shifting global trade patterns. IATA expects airlines to deliver a 3.9% net

The global aviation industry is poised for another year of steady growth in 2026, with passenger numbers expected to reach 5.2 billion, a 4.4% increase over 2025, according to the latest outlook from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Air cargo volumes are also projected to rise, reaching 71.6 million tonnes, up 2.4% year‑on‑year, as the sector continues to demonstrate resilience amid shifting global trade patterns. IATA expects airlines to deliver a 3.9% net

Several major international airlines have suspended or cancelled flights to Iran as nationwide protests intensify, prompting heightened concerns over airspace safety and operational reliability. The disruptions began late in the week as demonstrations spread across major cities, accompanied by communication blackouts and increased security restrictions around key transport hubs. Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, FlyDubai, Pegasus and Austrian Airlines were among the

In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, the United States has conducted airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities using...

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued an urgent safety recommendation following two serious incidents involving CFM...

The Twin Otter Classic 300-G has made its global debut at the 2025 Paris Air Show, displayed in Zimex Aviation’s livery. This...

Straight from De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited's Calgary factory, the DHC-6 Twin Otter 300-G MSN 998 is en route to Paris, ready...

Investigators have successfully retrieved the black box recorder from the crash site of Air India Flight Al171, which tragically went...

SriLankan Airlines has taken a significant step in its fleet expansion with the addition of a new Airbus A330-200. This marks the...

Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives fifth ATR aircraft embarks on its ferry flight from Toulouse, France. With Heraklion as...