HISTORICAL FACTS: 15 - The Untold Story

Trump takes first flight on Qatar-gifted Air Force One amid criticism

The US president flies to North Dakota on first trip aboard Qatar-gifted 747-8, as critics raise corruption concerns

The Guardian - US · Jul 1

Donald Trump flies in new Air Force One, gift from Qatar

President Trump has taken his inaugural flight on the newly refurbished Air Force One, a Boeing 747-8i gifted by Qatar. Sporting a fresh red, white, and navy blue livery, this luxury jet replaces the aging presidential aircraft. Trump expressed excitement over the advanced security features and the plane's capabilities, calling…

The Economic Times · Jul 1

Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump's trip to North Dakota

President Donald Trump is taking his maiden voyage on a new Air Force One

The Independent UK · Jul 1

MH370 Search Gets Another Year as Malaysia Refuses To Give up on Aviation Mystery 13 Years After It Vanished

Malaysia has extended the search for Flight MH370 until 2027, renewing its agreement with Ocean Infinity to explore the remaining search area and provide closure to affected families.

International Business Times UK · Jun 29

Qatar's wealthy emir Sheikh Tamim gave away $400m luxury 747 to Trump, then quietly rebuilt a $500m superyacht for next voyage

Few state assets attract as much attention as a presidential aircraft, particularly when it begins life in the fleet of a foreign royal family. Yet while debate in Washington centred on Qatar's decision to present one of its luxury Boeing 747-8 aircraft to the United States, another project involving the…

The Times of India · Jun 29

'Closure for next of kin': Malaysia extends MH370 search by one more year

Malaysia has extended by one year its deal with deep-sea exploration firm Ocean Infinity to search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, the transport ministry said on Monday.

The Times of India · Jun 29

Indian Air Force C-17s carry relief materials to earthquake-hit Venezuela via Abidjan under OP Amistad

Indian Air Force's Boeing C-17 Globemaster aircraft have transited through Cote d'Ivoire's capital city of Abidjan en route to Venezuela carrying relief materials to the earthquake-hit country under Operation Amistad.

The Economic Times · Jun 28

Air India may restore some flight schedules amid easing West Asia conflict: Sources

According to airline sources, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson communicated to employees that the easing of the conflict has created a more stable operating environment, which in turn has increased available airspace and led to a significant moderation in fuel prices.

The Economic Times · Jun 26

NASA's canceled Artemis hardware contracts reached $5.9 billion, audit finds

A memo issued by NASA Office of Inspector General highlights huge cost increases and extended timelines for Artemis program hardware that has since been canceled.

Space · Jun 26

Watch: Boeing 777's near-miss — wing skims inches from runway during risky manoeuvre

The widely shared footage has fuelled debate among aviation experts and pilots, many of whom questioned the unusually low altitude at which the widebody aircraft was flown. The Boeing 777 is one of the world's largest twin-engine commercial aircraft and is generally operated with generous safety margins during low-level manoeuvres…

The Times of India · Jun 26