Aviation History

New IATA study warns that problems with "new generation" engines, spare part shortages, and long queues for routine maintenance could worsen in the coming decade

EGYPTAIR has inaugurated nonstop service between Chicago and Cairo, creating the city's first direct link to North Africa and expanding connectivity

EASA issues emergency directive ordering Airbus A380 wing mid-spar inspections after cracks found, with urgent checks required across 16 aircraft

One of the most prestigious Asian airlines in the world has announced it will operate the Airbus A350-1000 on the new Taipei-Prague route

Italy faces coordinated aviation strikes in late June and July 2026, including ground handling and security disruptions at Rome, Milan and Catania airports

US and European aviation regulators agreed to deepen collaboration on safety oversight, certification and emerging aviation technologies

In 1946, Air France hired its first 11 flight attendants, a move that transformed the modern flying experience into what it is today. Today, 13,000 represent the company worldwide

The FAA has issued a temporary flight restriction southeast of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, to support aerial firefighting efforts. Evacuations are in place in Shoshone County

The new British Airways ARC, the first of its kind in the British capital for more than a decade, will host international performances and offer exclusive benefits to club members

A skydiving aircraft carrying 12 people crashed shortly after departing a Missouri airport on June 14, prompting a federal investigation into the accident