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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.

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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."

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Sweden

Sweden summons Russian officials over violation of airspace

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

Iceland

Authorities find 4 bodies after tourist plane goes missing in Iceland

The light aircraft is crashed on Thursday in a national park near Reykjavik.

Mobility

Watch the world's fastest electric plane take flight

The ‘Spirit of Innovation’ broke three world records earlier this month, according to its manufacturer.

Mobility

The Flying V: The futuristic aircraft set to revolutionise air travel

Engineers at a Netherlands university are quietly planning a revolution in air travel, starting with the futuristic design of a new aircraft.

Russia

Six people killed after plane crashes in Russia's Far East

The aircraft went missing near the city of Khabarovsk in Russia's Far East on Wednesday, authorities said.

Mobility

Is this the key to powering 90-minute London to New York flights?

Overheating problems plagued supersonic flight. Could this latest research combat them and unlock even faster flying speeds?

Mobility

The electric aircraft start-up hoping to be the 'Tesla of the skies'

A new electric aviation start-up based in Toulouse, the nerve centre of Europe’s aerospace industry, is looking to take the industry into the future.

Ukraine

Confusion in Kyiv amid claims Kabul evacuation plane was 'hijacked'

Ukraine's deputy foreign minister claimed an aircraft was "de facto hijacked" from Kabul airport before heading to Iran.

Germany

Criticism as German plane leaves Kabul with just seven people on board

Just seven people were on board the A-400M aircraft -- which could take up to 150 people -- as it left Kabul on Monday night.

Tech News

Boom or a bust? United Airlines orders 15 eco-friendly supersonic jets

The Boom Supersonic planes, which are said to be net-zero carbon emitters and fly on sustainable fuel, are due to start flying in 2029.

Netherlands

Debris falls over Netherlands after engine fire on Boeing 747 aircraft

Two people in the Netherlands were injured by debris after a Boeing 747 cargo flight suffered an engine fire after taking off from Maastricht on Saturday.

Travel News

Here's how the pandemic has impacted young aviation professionals

COVID-19 has devastated many industries which rely on travel and tourism to survive - none more so than aviation. Here, meet the young professionals still hoping for a future in the industry.

World News

Boeing 737 Max aircraft set be cleared to resume flights in Europe

The aircraft was grounded worldwide in March 2019 after two deadly crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia.

Russia

Equipment stolen from Russian 'doomsday' military aircraft, media say

The Il-80 craft, known for its ability to survive a nuclear war, was reportedly infiltrated during maintenance at an airfield in the Rostov region.