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Aviation industry reflects on Air India crash on day one of Paris Air Show
The opening day of the Paris Air Show was tinged with sombre reflection after an Air India flight's fatal crash last week, creating a subdued mood at the world's biggest aviation trade show. The industry expressed solidarity and offered...
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Air India plane crash: Is flying risky business?
On Thursday afternoon, an Air India passenger plane bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff from the Indian city of Ahmedabad. There were reportedly 242 people onboard, including two pilots and 10 cabin crew. The most up-to-date reports...

How C-TRAN's Mass Timber Campus Expansion Reimagines Transit Infrastructure
C-TRAN's investment in mass timber for its campus expansion is not just about sustainability — it's about enhancing its workforce's long-term functionality, efficiency, and well-being. As urban centers nationwide pursue carbon reduction goals and...

I suffered a pulmonary embolism on a plane due to my birth control... here's how
A woman has shared a cautionary tale after suffering a near-death experience on a long-haul flight - saying it was due to the type of birth control she was on. Emily, 33, was flying from Toronto to Dubai when she started feeling sick, noting she...

Aboitiz Group takes control of Bohol airport
MANILA, Philippines — The Aboitiz Group yesterday secured the key to the Bohol-Panglao International Airport (BPIA), paving the way for the P4.53-billion upgrade of one of the busiest gateways in the Visayas. The Department of Transportation (...

Syrian airspace temporarily closed to civil aviation traffic until 5:00 a.m. tomorrow
Damascus, SANA – The General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air transport announced on Monday the temporary closure of Syrian airspace to civil aviation traffic, until 5:00 a.m. Damascus time tomorrow, Tuesday, June 17. The authority confirmed...

Malahide Castle gigs tickets, transport, banned items, and all you need ahead of Charli XCX, Justin Timberlake, and more
MCD has issued some important information for fans attending concerts at Malahide Castle this summer. This year the iconic venue will play host to a spate of mega artists, kicking off with English singer Charli XCX on Tuesday, with heavy metal...

New plane joins Blue Islands fleet
The CEO of a Channel Islands airline has apologised to customers for service disruptions whilst introducing a new plane to its fleet. Blue Islands said its new aircraft G-ISLP, its first ATR 72-600, was "ready to welcome" passengers on board this...

Two Options to Save Money on Parking when Flying out of Tri-Cities Airport
Though I often fly out of Yakima for convenience, there are some benefits to flying out of Pasco via PSC. They have more flight options and more direct destinations than Yakima which is a huge benefit. Especially if you prefer flying Delta or...

$160M Project to Transform Transit Access to Airport Train Station
Infrastructure On Jun 16, 2025 The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey kicked off construction of its project to add a new entry point to the Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station served by AirTrain Newark, Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT...

CAE forecasts 1.5m civil aviation jobs in 10 years
Travel, Tourism & Hospitality June 2025 164 CAE's Aviation Talent Forecast predicts 1.5 million civil aviation professionals worldwide by 2034, including pilots, maintenance technicians, cabin crew, and air traffic controllers, with 71,000...

Three Indonesian Airports Among Southeast Asia’s Busiest Airports in 2025
Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Jakarta lead the rankings as Southeast Asia’s airports experience a surge in passenger numbers, with Bali and Makassar also making the top ten in 2025. The surge in air travel during the post-pandemic era has...

Boeing Air Force One work continues amid furor over Qatar plane
PARIS — A top Boeing executive said the company is proceeding with work on a contract to build two new Air Force One jets amid a pending deal by President Donald Trump to accept a donated jet for the mission from Qatar. Stephen Parker, Boeing’s...

Aviation Sans Frontières, Windracers launch drone aid partnership
At the 2025 Paris Air Show in Le Bourget, a significant development in humanitarian aviation took center stage: the launch of a joint drone logistics initiative by Aviation Sans Frontières and Windracers. The partnership focuses on addressing one...
Airport Updates: Latest News On The Global Market (W/C June 16, 2025)
The latest news on airports globally, with updates on financing, infrastructure expansion and sustainability initiatives. Spain’s Ministry of Transport and the government of Catalonia have approved plans to expand Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)....

$160M Newark airport project to boost local transit access (photos)
The basics: $160M project improves airport and transit access for underserved areas Initiative adds new entry point to EWR Train Station Cuts typical travel time from 40 minutes by bus to 10 by train Expected to create 675 jobs and $300M in...

How will Italy’s transport strike hit flights and trains on Friday?
Italy's first major transport strike of the summer season is planned for Friday, June 20th, affecting rail links, flights, and more. Disruption is expected to some of Italy's public services on Friday, with a general strike lasting 24 hours...

Transport Minister Karadjov: Rail to Lead Bulgaria’s Green Transition
Rail transport will become the backbone of public transport, Minister of Transport and Communications Grozdan Karadjov said during his participation in the Green Transition Forum 5.0: Competitiveness and Innovation in Central and Eastern European...
Like Uber for Airplanes
Welcome to the future. While we don’t have flying cars (too much potential for disaster there) we do have the next best thing: on-demand charter airline flights. Zipping across the country is now as simple as calling up Aviation First in Idaho...

First Impressions Of The Long-Awaited LAX/Metro Transit Center—”A Refreshing Win For L.A.”
Courtesy of Los Angeles Metro As of June 6th, 2025, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) finally has a much-needed rail connection to the rest of the city. While first impressions and reviews of the LAX/Metro Transit Center are still coming in,...