A 52-year-old Indian national is facing up to 12 years in prison after being arrested over an alleged sexual assault on a Perth-bound flight, in a case that has drawn attention to inflight passenger safety and airline response protocols.
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British Airways (BA) has officially opened applications for its fully funded Speedbird Pilot Academy for the fourth consecutive year, reinforcing its commitment to expanding access to aviation careers.
Singapore Airlines (SQ) continues to dominate ultra long-haul travel with Airbus A350 operations, as airlines expand routes exceeding 17 to 19 hours in 2026.
Heathrow Airport (LHR) recorded a sharp decline in passenger traffic between London Heathrow Airport and the Middle East, falling by 51% in March.
EASA ramps up C919 certification tests in Shanghai, backed by 4 million passengers, 4,300 flights, and extensive airline data.
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Malaysia Airlines (MH) is reporting exceptionally high load factors on its Australian services, with flights regularly operating above 90% capacity as demand surges.
South Korea and Indonesia have agreed to transfer Indonesia’s first KF‑21 Boramae fighter jet prototype, bringing the long-running joint fighter program closer to its final stage.
A senior engineer employed by a major U.S. aviation company was stopped at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) while attempting to board a flight to China with confidential company data.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has suspended a well-known parallel landing procedure at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), a move expected to impact flight schedules and reduce arrival capacity.