Aviation History

After more than three decades, Latvian airline SmartLynx is closing its commercial operations and thanks the crews, partners, and passengers who have accompanied it along the way

The Seventh Annual ITMF Business Aviation Conference held at Sheraton Grand Tel Aviv highlights resilience and future growth. Founders Tami Elshtain and Yael Altman emphasize looking forward. IATA's CEO in Israel: "Fingers crossed for sustained ceasefire."

Starting December 15, Qantas will prohibit using or charging power banks on flights as safety rules tighten due to rising lithium battery incidents; passengers may carry only two marked power banks

The UAE-based airline giant has announced eight more Airbus A350-900 aircraft will join its fleet, following a new $3.4 billion investment; the aircraft feature Rolls-Royce Trent XWB 84 engines

Emirates has won three major awards at the ULTRAs 2025 ceremony held during the Dubai Airshow, including "Best Airline in the World" for the eighth consecutive year. Company chairman president won the Lifetime Achievement Award

Advancing the "future of flight together": Emirates orders 65 Boeing 777-9 aircraft and 130 GE9X engines at the Dubai Airshow 2025, expanding its fleet and supporting long-term deliveries through 2038

United praised employees for keeping passengers informed and satisfied as the FAA cut flights during the U.S. government shutdown; CEO: "Never been prouder to be on this team."

Amid a shortage of air traffic controllers and increasing congestion in the aviation system, the FAA has begun proactive measures to maintain safety, including reducing flights at 40 airports

The UAE aviation giant announces a 17% increase compared to the previous year, with revenues climbing by 4%: "Emirates maintains its status as the world's most profitable airline."

Wizz Air achieves IATA Level II certification, becoming the first of its kind to be granted the honor and the second overall airline in Europe, reinforcing its commitment to global aviation security