KLM cabin crew salaries in 2026 are made up of base salary, flying-related allowances, layover payments, and roster-linked earnings.

A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 had to brake abruptly at Miami International Airport after an American Airlines Boeing 787-8 reportedly failed to follow an air traffic control hold instruction, narrowly avoiding a collision.

Air France A350 and American Airlines A321 narrowly avoid collision after an unauthorized turn during departure from LAX.

Russia has released footage showing its Mi-28NM attack helicopter launching a suspected long-range cruise missile during operations linked to the war in Ukraine. The weapon could be the S8000 Banderol or Dan-T, two relatively inexpensive Russian developments designed to expand standoff strike capabilities. Their potential use across helicopters, drones and combat aircraft highlights Russia’s effort to diversify its long-range weapons inventory.

The British royal family has access to RAF aircraft and private jets, but senior royals have also travelled on British Airways, Aer Lingus and budget airlines.