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Eurowings puts Germany's Next Top Model winner, a flight attendant, on WINGS cover
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (196+ words) Aviation24. be The summer issue of WINGS, available on all Eurowings flights from the beginning of July, is expected to reach around five million passengers across Europe during the peak travel season. Lufthansa subsidiary expands commitment at the capital's airport More…...
Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines deepen alliance with joint fare products
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (222+ words) Malaysia Airlines and Singapore Airlines have launched a strategic joint business partnership by introducing joint fare products on the Singapore'Kuala Lumpur route, marking the first phase of a broader commercial collaboration between the two carriers. Malaysia Aviation Group said the…...
Eleven killed after skydiving aircraft crashes near Nancy, France
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (336+ words) Eleven people were killed on Sunday when a civilian aircraft carrying parachutists crashed shortly after take-off in the town of Tomblaine, near Nancy in northeastern France. The Pilatus PC-6/B2-H4 Turbo Porter aircraft (registration D-FIPS), operated by a skydiving school, had…...
Ukrainian Mi G-29 crashes during combat mission, pilot ejects safely
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (303+ words) A Ukrainian Air Force Mi G-29 fighter jet crashed during a combat mission in Poltava Oblast overnight on June 27 after contact with the aircraft was lost, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. The pilot successfully ejected and was quickly located by…...
Dutch Government forced to replace "89 million State jet after just eight years
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (443+ words) The Dutch government is facing an expensive setback as its official state aircraft, the PH-GOV, may need to be replaced after only eight years of service'far earlier than the expected lifespan of at least 20 years. According to reports from The…...
China Eastern orders 25 Airbus A330neos to boost long-haul expansion
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (122+ words) Aviation24. be China Eastern Airlines has announced plans to purchase 25 Airbus A330neo widebody aircraft in a deal valued at approximately $9. 35 billion at list prices The aircraft will be delivered progressively between 2029 and 2033 under an agreement signed in Shanghai The airline noted that…...
Fed Ex's iconic MD-11 fleet gets a reprieve until 2032
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (403+ words) For aviation enthusiasts, the distinctive silhouette of the Mc Donnell Douglas MD-11 remains one of the most recognisable sights in the skies. While passenger operations disappeared years ago, the tri-jet continues to thrive in the cargo world, largely thanks to Fed…...
Viral Boeing 777 low-pass confirmed by flight data; Qatar Airways not involved, says Mammoth Freighters
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (348+ words) A spectacular video showing a Boeing 777 freighter in Qatar Airways Cargo colours performing an extremely low pass over a runway in Texas has gone viral on social media, sparking debate over whether the footage was genuine and whether the aircraft…...
Air Canada flight diverts to Boston after pilot medical emergency; passengers assist during onboard crisis
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (217+ words) An Air Canada regional flight operated by PAL Airlines as flight AC7664 was forced to divert to Boston after the captain suffered a serious medical emergency mid-flight, prompting an unexpected and highly unusual onboard intervention. The De Havilland Dash 8 Q400 registered C-GPOE…...
U. S. Space Force awards Boeing up to $2 billion contract to extend secure global military communications
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (219+ words) Aviation24. be On-orbit render of Boeing's MUOS SLE satellite design (Boeing image) Boeing has been selected by the U. S Space Force for a contract worth up to $2 billion to develop the next phase of the Mobile User Objective System Service Life…...