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VivaJets Seeks Private Aviation’s Role In Africa’s Oil, Gas Industry
1 LAGOS – Innovative private aviation firm, VivaJets, has underscored the crucial role of private aviation in Africa’s oil and gas industry. The start-up aviation firm was a sponsor and exhibitor at the recently-concluded Nigerian Oil and Gas...

MAFS star Jacqui Burfoot slams airline after misunderstanding over missing jacket
But a flight attendant soon offered to store the jacket for the duration of the flight and forgot to give it back when they landed. It wasn’t until Burfoot and Rice got to their hotel that she realised the jacket was missing. Warning: Coarse...

Enjoy unforgettable journeys with Malaysia Airlines’ limited-time luxury offer
As part of its ‘Time for Memorable Journeys’ campaign, Malaysia Airlines invites discerning travellers to plan and indulge in exceptional fares from 8 to 21 July 2025, for travel through 31 May 2026. Whether basking in Sydney’s golden light,...

Say that again: AI updates for personalised airline passenger communications
It could be the announcement we have all been waiting for – literally. 15below, an operator of automated and personalised passenger communications for airlines, has acquired Airport AI, a conversational AI platform used by more than 80 airports,...

Russia economy meltdown as airlines face £186m losses in just 2 days
Russia's already declining economy has been dealt yet another blow as its airlines lost a staggering £186 million in just two days. Last weekend, some of the country's key airports were shut down due to Ukrainian drone attacks, causing travel as...

Air India Crash: Parliamentary panel to discuss ‘aviation safety’ today
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture is scheduled to meet today. The deliberation will be held in Parliament's annexe on ‘overall review of safety in the Civil Aviation sector’.The meeting is being held almost a...

Airline pilot Rico X. photographs cities from the sky
Dubai-based, South-London born airline pilot and photographer Rico X. went straight to pilot school at 18. Now 39, he travels the world through his job, and in his project “Who Left the Bloody Lights On,” he waits for the perfect clear weather...

Taiwan’s China Airlines to launch free inflight wifi
Taiwanese flag carrier and SkyTeam member China Airlines (CAL) will begin providing free inflight wifi connectivity to all travellers across all cabins on select aircraft. The free inflight wifi service will be available on the airline’s Airbus...

Get to Know Fly Jaya, Indonesia's Newly Launched Airline
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Fly Jaya Airlines officially took off on July 3, 2025. The newly established airline, which began operations in 2024, now offers flights between Yogyakarta and Jakarta via Adisutjipto and Halim Perdanakusuma airports,...
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Aviation-Themed Wedding Takes Off as Pilot Groom Flies Bride to Reception, Wowing Guests (Exclusive)
NEED TO KNOW Jacob Bradley Kinser and Nina Lee Giefer made a grand wedding entrance on May 24 The long distance couple's story came full circle from flying to dates to flying into their wedding reception, which was held at an airplane hangar "We...

Researchers Tackle Tradeoffs in Aviation’s Climate Impact

Parliament panel meets to overall review safety of civil aviation sector
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture is holding a meeting at Parliament House Annexe. The meeting will focus on the Overall review of safety in the civil aviation sector Committee Chairman Sanjay Kumar Jha, Air...

Airline Passengers in the U.S. May Never Have to Take Their Shoes Off Again
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is set to announce new changes to boarding procedures that will remove an almost 20-year precedent. The Wall Street Journal reports that passengers will soon be able to keep their shoes on while...

Airline passenger claims thieves are using discarded bag tags for fraud scheme
One passenger found a sneaky way to save money at airports. Chelsea Coltart fills travel bottles with alcohol to save money on "overpriced" airport drinks and estimates she saves nearly $100 every time she uses the hack. NEWYou can now listen to...

How used cooking oil could hinder aviation’s green fuel hopes
Members of the public delivering their used cooking oil to Evergreen Oil and Feed joint collection drive with the Melaka City Council. PHOTO: SAIRIEN NAFIS MELAKA, Malaysia – This is the starting point for the world’s – and especially Europe’s –...

Airline Passenger’s Comment to Fellow Flyer Forces Emergency Landing
An Allegiant Air passenger forced an emergency landing when he falsely claimed his laptop was a bomb. Taj Malik Taylor told fellow flyers in his row that his computer was an explosive before they immediately informed the crew, according to an FBI...

MAFS star slams airline in wild rant
Married At First Sight star Jacqui Burfoot has shared a rant at an Australian airline after a recent holiday with fiance and fellowMAFS star, Clint Rice. The controversial bride went on a wild rant following their flight, saying they should have...

Alabama Aviation College hosts 3rd annual aviation camp, introducing kids to career possibilities
OZARK, Ala. (WTVY) -The Alabama Aviation College is hosting rising 5th through 8th graders this week, introducing them to the field of aviation. The college’s third annual aviation camp exposes kids to the history of aviation, offers STEM...

Airline Stocks Face Skepticism, but Travel Demand Tells a Bullish Story
If you’ve been following the mainstream financial media lately, you might think the airline industry is in crisis. From headlines about tariffs and labor costs to geopolitical tensions and delays at Newark Airport, it sounds like air travel should...

Aviators Host Round Rock