Author: Karan Bhatta

All operationally active Malaysia Airlines (MH) pilots have tested negative for drugs after Malaysia Aviation Group completed the first phase of a mandatory screening programme on August 15, 2026.

A Cathay Pacific Airways flight from Hong Kong to London Heathrow lost radio contact with air traffic control after its cockpit crew selected the wrong frequency, prompting a NATO air-policing response over Eastern Europe.

Air India (AI) plans to retrofit 16 additional Boeing 787-8 aircraft in 2027 as Tata Group’s airline continues a major fleet transformation programme.

Etihad Airways (EY) will launch a new seasonal service between Abu Dhabi and Gothenburg on December 17, 2026, strengthening air connectivity between Sweden and the United Arab Emirates.

Qantas (QF) passengers have demanded greater compensation after a mechanical problem stranded them in South Africa for almost 50 hours, forcing the airline to cancel QF64 from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Sydney Airport (SYD).

Chinese researchers have developed a lightweight artificial intelligence system designed to help missile-mounted infrared seekers recognize the heat signatures of stealth aircraft such as the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II.

Heart Aerospace has completed the first flight of its X1 demonstrator, marking a major milestone for electric aviation.

On October 14, 2004, MK Airlines (7G) Flight 1602, a Boeing 747-244SF, attempted to depart Halifax International Airport (YHZ) for Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ), Spain, but never achieved a safe climb.

A Chicago jury has awarded US$29 million in damages to the family of Michael “Mick” Ryan, an Irish-born United Nations employee who died in the 2019 crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX.

Turkish Airlines (TK) has completed the longest nonstop flight in its history, carrying Italian football club Juventus from Perth Airport (PER) in Australia to Turin (TRN), Italy, in a special charter operation.