A Chinese fighter jet performed “an unnecessarily aggressive maneuver” in front of U.S. Air Force aircraft over the South China Sea. The Chinese plane “flew directly in front of and within 400 feet of the nose of the RC-135, forcing the US aircraft to fly through its wake turbulence” on Friday, the Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM)…
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Economy and premium economy class passengers will have to be members of SIA’s rewards programme KrisFlyer to get unlimited Wi-Fi on flights. Singapore Airlines (SIA) passengers travelling in economy and premium economy class will be able to access free unlimited Wi-Fi from Jul 1, the airline announced on Wednesday (May 31). To enjoy the perk,…
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For a second time, a PIA Boeing 777 has been seized by Malaysian Authorities at Kuala Lumpur airport. A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Boeing 777 aircraft was ‘seized’ over a lease dispute at Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur International Airport, ARY News reported on Tuesday. The Boeing 777 was acquired by Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on lease…
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Qantas will mark the end of an era with the departure of one of its Boeing 717 jets, the first of its type to be registered and flown in Australia. The departing 717 (registration VH-NXI) holds a special place in the Qantas Group’s modern history, having operated Jetstar’s first flight between Melbourne and Launceston on…
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Making the flight could be more of a challenge this summer. Aviation leaders are warning about an increase in flight delays. These problems may ramp up during the summer travel season and could be linked to a shortage of air traffic controllers. Nationwide, the F.A.A. says it’s about 19 percent short of its staffing level…
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North Korea said Tuesday it will launch its first military spy satellite in June in a bid to monitor “dangerous” military activity by the United States and South Korea in real time. The North disclosed the timing of its planned launch through state media, one day after it notified Japan of its plan to launch…
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Russia’s capital city of Moscow has reportedly been struck by a Ukrainian drone attack overnight. Ukraine has reportedly launched a drone attack on Moscow overnight in an apparent retaliation strike for the Kremlin’s three-day bombing of Kyiv. Residents in the Russian capital reported hearing explosions and Mayor Sergei Sobyanin later confirmed buildings had been damaged,…
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Emerging United Kingdom-based Global Airlines has recently announced its acquisition of the Airbus A380 from Doric Aviation to begin its operations. The new long-haul company is based in the UK and aims to launch formally in the summer of this year. The airline will also announce its business and partnership prospects at this time, as…
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Boeing is working on a deal to sell at least 150 737 Max jetliners to Saudi Arabian startup Riyadh Air. Boeing is negotiating to secure its second major contract in Saudi Arabia this year, eyeing a potential sale of at least 150 737 Max jetliners to startup airline Riyadh Air, according to sources who spoke…
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China will send its first civilian astronaut into space as part of a crewed mission to the Tiangong space station on Tuesday. The world’s second-largest economy has invested billions of dollars in its military-run space programme, trying to catch up with the United States and Russia after years of belatedly matching their milestones. Until now,…
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Asiana Airlines will no longer sell tickets for certain emergency exit seats. Following a recent incident in which a man allegedly opened a jetliner door during a flight, Asiana Airlines will no longer sell tickets for certain emergency exit seats of its Airbus A321-200 aircraft. The seats are number 26A on 174-seat A321s and number…
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On Sunday, he honored the bet by serving on a special AirAsia X charity flight. Two years ago, Branson and AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes wagered on their Formula 1 racing teams, each man betting his own team would finish ahead of the other’s in the 2010 Formula 1 Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi. The…
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