British aviation regulators have issued a safety warning after official data showed a sharp rise in incidents involving power banks and other lithium battery-powered devices overheating onboard aircraft.
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An Iberia Express (I2) Airbus A320-family flight operating within Spain saw unusual onboard behavior after a social media influencer used the aircraft aisle to perform yoga movements during cruise.
A United Airlines Boeing 777 flying from Shanghai to San Francisco diverted to Tokyo Narita after a disruptive passenger incident prompted the crew to terminate the transpacific flight. The diversion required a fuel jettison before landing, while Japanese authorities removed the passenger and the aircraft later continued to San Francisco following additional maintenance checks.
Ryanair (FR) will allow families traveling with young children to sit together free of charge after the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) challenged the airline’s long-standing policy of charging parents to reserve adjacent seats.
A Boeing 777 freighter destined for Qatar Airways Cargo (QR) sparked widespread debate after performing an extremely low flyby over Horseshoe Bay Resort Airport in Texas on June 25.
An Air Canada (AC) regional flight operating from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) made an emergency diversion to Boston on Wednesday after the aircraft captain suffered a serious medical episode during the journey.
Portugal has signed a memorandum of understanding with Lufthansa Group to explore the creation of a new pilot training academy that could support future German Air Force pilot training.
Thai Airways International (TG) has taken delivery of a new Boeing 787-9 aircraft as the carrier accelerates its fleet modernization strategy and expands long-haul capacity to meet growing international travel demand.
China’s latest air-to-air missile, the PL-16, has drawn global attention as military analysts compare it with the United States’ next-generation AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM).
Virgin Australia (VA) has launched its first-ever international service from Canberra Airport (CBR), marking a significant milestone for the airline and expanding overseas travel options for residents across Australia’s capital region.