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World's largest plane touches down in Australia

The world’s largest plane has touched down in Perth. Tens of thousands of enthusiasts gathered in and around the airport to witness the 84-metre-long

16/05/2016

USA

Solar Impulse aircraft lands in Phoenix, Arizona

Solar Impulse has arrived in Phoenix, Arizona after successfully completing the tenth leg of its record-breaking bid to circle the globe. The

03/05/2016

Republic of Ecuador

Plane skids off runway in Ecuador

A plane carrying 93 passengers skidded off the runway after landing during heavy rain in southern Ecuador on Thursday. It happened at Cuenca airport

29/04/2016

Iran

Air France resumes direct Paris-Tehran route after tempestuous build-up

After a tempestuous build-up, the first direct Air France Paris-Tehran flight in eight years has safely landed in the Iranian capital. Air France has

17/04/2016

Belgium

Belgium's transport minister quits amid accusations over Brussels Airport security

Jacqueline Galant quit amid claims she neglected EU reports that highlight safety failings at the site, which was the target of ISIL-inspired suicide bombers on March 22.

15/04/2016

Europe News

MEPs to vote on passenger data plan

MEPs will vote later on whether to force airlines to share passenger data. The draft bill has been held up for years owing to data protection

13/04/2016

Europe News

MEPs ready for airline data share vote

MEPs could be about to force airlines to share air passenger data. The vote will be held in the European Parliament on Thursday. French Prime

12/04/2016

Kazakhstan

Cockpit crew hailed heroes after Kazakh emergency landing

It could have ended in tragedy. A plane in Kazakhstan was forced to touch down on Sunday without its front landing gear after a technical

28/03/2016

United Kingdom

World's longest aircraft to make maiden voyage this year

The world’s longest aircraft is to make its first flight later this year, it has been announced. Named the Airlander 10, it spans more than six

21/03/2016

World News

Russia detains airport owner over 2011 suicide bombing

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been told about the arrest of the owner of one of Russia’s largest airports, according to Kremlin spokesman

19/02/2016

Business Series

Ryanair's Michael O'Leary talks taxes on Greek visit

Budget airline Ryanair's CEO Michael O'Leary says the Greek government is taxing tourists too highly and has threatened to pull out of some Greek destinations if airport costs there rise too much.

16/02/2016

United Kingdom

Pilots demand laser ban after UK flight incident

The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) is calling for tougher legislation to crackdown on the use of lasers after a laser beam forced a

15/02/2016

Somalia

Passenger jet lands safely after hole blown in fuselage

Video shows what happens when a large hole gets punched in the side of your plane

03/02/2016

USA

Boeing's new 737 MAX jet takes off on first flight

The fourth version of Boeing’s 737 jet has taken to the skies for the first time, in the US. The MAX aircraft features new engines from

30/01/2016

Business Series

Easyjet shares down on security fears profit effects

Budget airline easyJet says travel demand was dampened by security fears late in 2015 but a recovery in bookings has put it on track to meet annual profit forecasts.

26/01/2016

Canada

Severe turbulence injures 7 on transatlantic flight to Milan

A transatlantic flight from Miami, Florida to the Milan, Italy has been diverted to Newfoundland in Canada after hitting severe turbulence. The

25/01/2016

Business Series

Uber goes to new heights with Airbus

Uber and Airbus are to join forces for an on-demand ride service with helicopters at the Sundance Film Festival

18/01/2016

Business Series

Boeing soars to record heights with deliveries

Boeing flies into its centennial year with a record. The company delivered 762 airplanes in 2015, 39 more than the previous year and the most in the

08/01/2016

Portugal

Portugal government approves final details of TAP sell off

The Portuguese government has approved the final details in the sell off the country’s national airline TAP. It claimed time had run out for the

12/11/2015

Economy

Open Europe's skies to Gulf carriers within the rules, EU Commissioner tells euronews

The presence of the European Union’s Transport Commissioner at this week’s Dubai Air Show has sent an important message to both Europe and the Gulf

12/11/2015