New satellite images show North Korea building secret uranium enrichment plant Potential expansion appears in line with leader Kim Jong Un’s directive for ‘exponential growth’ of nuclear weapons The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2025
Fiery UPS plane crash could spell the end for MD-11 fleet if the repairs prove too costly The fiery crash of a UPS plane shortly after its left engine flew off its wing and sparked a massive fire during takeoff could spell the end of the airliner involved The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025
Can I get wifi in the sky? The airlines rolling out Starlink connection Emirates, British Airways, United and Qatar will soon (or already do) offer free internet at altitude The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025
FlyDubai orders 75 Boeing aircrafts in deal worth $13 billion FlyDubai and Emirates have made major investments in Boeing and Airbus to accomodate booming passenger growth at Dubai's International Airport. Euronews · Nov 19, 2025
FlyDubai expands its fleet beyond Boeing with major Airbus order Airbus managed to secure the deal on the second day of the Dubai Air Show, after Boeing dominated order counts on Monday. Euronews · Nov 18, 2025
Abu Dhabi's Etihad orders 16 Airbus aircraft at Dubai Air Show Etihad has placed an order for 16 Airbus aircraft as part of its expansion efforts The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025
Emirates places $38bn order for 65 Boeing 777-9s at Dubai Air Show The airline plans to begin receiving deliveries in 2027, as it expands its fleet to meet growing demand through Dubai, one of the world’s busiest travel hubs. Euronews · Nov 17, 2025
Plane and car crash testing is still designed to keep men safe. That puts women in danger The next time you board a commercial flight and are told how to sit in the brace position for an emergency landing, consider this: did you know that international plane safety testing only requires adult male crash test dummies? The Conversation · Nov 17, 2025
Princess Anne ‘flies’ Airbus A350 during Singapore trip The Princess Royal was assured the A350 would be ‘gentle’ The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025
Anne straps into pilot’s seat to test Airbus flight simulator in Singapore The Princess Royal visited Airbus and Rolls-Royce facilities on Thursday during her two-day visit. Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2025
Meet The Startup CEO Turning Carbon Cleanup Into A Major Investment Opportunity London-based carbon emissions reduction startup CUR8 made news recently when it received seed funding from a source associated more with fuel-guzzling air travel than sustainability: Airbus Ventures, the venture capital arm of European multinational aerospace giant Airbus. Other investors included Google Ventures and CapitalT. Benzinga · Nov 12, 2025
Record-breaking Qantas plane for non-stop London-Sydney flights revealed Airbus A350 can fly for up to 22 hours without refuelling to overcome ‘the tyranny of distance’ The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025
Qantas shares at six-month low as business travel slows Qantas is vowing to adjust domestic capacity because there's been less demand for business flights than it had forecast. AAP · Nov 7, 2025
Boeing Closes in on Airbus With Best Delivery Quarter Since 2018 Boeing is getting planes to customers faster than it has in a long time, and catching up to Airbus. See what it means for investors. MarketBeat · Nov 3, 2025
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025 Ryanair made a fortune this summer – so why are their prices still rising? ‘The EU Parliament is proposing even more stupid rules’, says Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary
Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2025 Fifteen injured after passenger plane suddenly drops in altitude in horror mid-air incident The JetBlue Airbus A320 departed was forced to make an emergency landing in Tampa, Florida on Thursday
International Business Times · Oct 31, 2025 JetBlue Passengers Injured After Turbulence Forces Emergency Landing in Florida A JetBlue flight from Cancun to Newark made an emergency landing in Florida after sudden turbulence injured several passengers.
International Business Times UK · Oct 29, 2025 Veteran Delta Flight Attendant Accidentally Deploys Emergency Slide — Causing $70,000 in Damage A Delta flight attendant mistakenly deployed an emergency slide on an A220 in Pittsburgh, causing $70,000 in damage and trapping passengers onboard.
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025 RSF's takeover of Sudan's El Fasher a 'terrible escalation' that raises new concerns The Rapid Support Forces have overrun El Fasher, the last Sudanese military stronghold in the Darfur region
International Business Times · Oct 28, 2025 China's C919 Jet Hit by US Export Curbs as Trade Tensions Delay Deliveries China's C919 jet faces delivery delays due to U.S. export restrictions and ongoing trade tensions.
International Business Times UK · Oct 27, 2025 Delta Flight Attendant Slide Deployment: What the Crew Member Did to Trigger the $70,000 Disaster A Delta flight attendant accidentally deployed an emergency slide in Pittsburgh, delaying the flight and costing the airline around $70,000.
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025 China's C919 jet faces turbulent skies amid US-China trade tensions China's ambition to rival Boeing and Airbus with its homegrown C919 passenger jet is hitting turbulent skies
Radio France Internationale · Oct 24, 2025 European space giants plan new satellite powerhouse to take on Starlink Airbus, Leonardo and Thales have unveiled plans for a new European satellite group headquartered in France – a landmark alliance aimed at bolstering Europe’s space ambitions and taking on global heavyweights such as Elon Musk’s Starlink.
International Business Times · Oct 23, 2025 Europe Plans Satellite Powerhouse To Rival Musk's Starlink Three leading European aerospace groups announced Thursday a plan to merge their satellite operations to create a powerhouse for competing in particular against Elon Musk's Starlink internet system.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2025 Aerospace groups link up to create European rival to Musk’s SpaceX Deal between Airbus, Leonardo and Thales will bring together some of continent’s leading manufacturers