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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.

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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.

World News

Boeing 737 Max nears return after EU regulators directive

The Boeing 737 Max could be cleared to fly again within weeks after European regulators published a proposed airworthiness directive. The aircraft has been grounded for nearly two years after deadly crashes in 2018 and 2019.

Travel News

“Flights to nowhere” offer sightseeing trips above Taiwan

After flying over a Japanese island and around Taiwan twice; passengers land at the same airport from where they took off giving them a different reason to fly.

United Kingdom

Pilot dies after U.S. fighter jet crashes in North Sea

The jet took off from RAF Lakenheath, an American base in the UK.

United Kingdom

Watch: Pilot lands 394-ton A380 sideways as Storm Dennis rages

The Etihad Airways A380 from Abu Dhabi was forced into a special manoeuvre when landing at Heathrow due to strong crosswinds.

World News

Airbus settles for €3.6bn over 'bribery and corruption' case

The €3.6bn deal is one of the biggest settlements for both the UK and France in a company corruption case.

Australia

'Heartbreaking': 3 killed in Australia firefighting plane crash

A C-130 Hercules tanker aircraft crashed while fighthing bushfires in New South Wales, Australia, killed all three crew on board, state fire chiefs said early on Thursday.

United Kingdom

Loud bang that woke London was sonic boom caused by fighter jets

Fighter jets scrambled to intercept an aircraft that lost communications while in UK airspace.