Travel News

The end of flight mode is coming. Will you switch on your phone?

A new poll has revealed that passengers are split on new inflight phone rules.

30/06/2023

Mobility

Paris Air Show 2023: Highlights from world's largest aviation fair

The Paris Air Show has returned to Le Bourget after a four-year hiatus because of COVID - and demand in the aviation industry is stronger than ever.

22/06/2023

Mobility

In for a bumpy ride: Turbulence is getting worse with climate change

Flights are getting bumpier as the climate changes, scientists have revealed.

09/06/2023

Travel News

Tickets for SAS' first ever electric flight quickly sell out

Tickets went on sale today despite the aircraft not being built yet.

01/06/2023

Earth News

Why Schiphol airport is cutting night flights and noisy jets

The airport acknowledges that the decision could push up the price of holidays as a result.

06/04/2023

Mobility

Inside the giant wind tunnels where new jets and missiles are tested

The models for the Concorde, Rafale, Airbus 380, and all of France’s nuclear missiles are said to have been tested here.

25/03/2023

Travel News

Heartbeat passports? What experts predict for travel in 50 years

Airport check in and security will become increasingly sophisticated - and queue free.

24/03/2023

Tech News

Could autonomous hydrogen planes give us better Internet connections?

Connectivity was the key theme of Mobile World Congress 2023 - and Stratospheric Platforms believes it has the answer to connecting the world.

07/03/2023

Moments

A sneak peek at Lufthansa’s luxurious new first class suites

The airline's CEO has likened the new cabins to a hotel in the sky.

02/03/2023

Travel News

Would you feel safe on a plane with only one pilot?

Commercial flights normally have two pilots in the cockpit in case one falls ill.

29/11/2022

Mobility

Pie in the sky: Watch these drones delivering food in the US

Several companies have started offering all-electric drone deliveries in parts of the US in a bid to cut carbon emissions.

06/10/2022

Mobility

Is this electric passenger plane the future of fossil-free flying?

A Swedish company is building this prototype to fly 200 kilometres on battery power alone, but its range could be doubled thanks to a hybrid turbo generator.

19/09/2022

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Staying safe in the air and other expert advice on air travel

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Staying safe in the air and other expert advice on air travel

15/06/2022

Bulgaria

Bulgaria hunts for mystery pilot who flew across several countries

The country's defence forces were put on high alert after an unauthorised aircraft entered Bulgarian airspace.

10/06/2022

Scenes

Meet the first female air sports pilot in the Middle East

In partnership with Media City

"Flying is freedom for me, you have direct contact with nature, this is what I really love about it."

06/06/2022

Mobility

World’s fastest passenger jet unveiled following supersonic test

The Global 8000 will travel at a top speed of just under the speed of sound, although it did break the sound barrier during testing.

25/05/2022

Mobility

What is Russia's 'Doomsday plane' and is it a warning to the West?

Designed to operate in the event of a nuclear attack, the sight of Russia's 'Doomsday plane' is being seen as a message for Ukraine's western allies.

11/05/2022

Mobility

SpaceX's Starlink signs first deal for in-flight WiFi using satellites

The first Starlink-connected plane is due to take flight by the end of the year with around 100 aircraft to be fitted with SpaceX's terminals.

22/04/2022

Greece

Two men held in Greece after crossing border in 'motorised paraglider'

The men were rescued by local fishermen over the weekend after their light aircraft crashed.

18/04/2022

Sweden

Sweden summons Russian officials over violation of airspace

The incident comes amid renewed tensions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

03/03/2022