[Top Story] August 11, 2023, 6:28 pm ET. By Hemal Gosai. As the world moves past the COVID-19 pandemic, airlines are back to making money again. Passengers are returning to the skies across the world eager to make up for lost time. One such airline that has benefited from this pent-up demand is Turkish Airlines. The airline finished the second…

Two electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) manufacturers that have been at each other’s throats for years have decided to make nice. Archer Aviation and rival Wisk Aero, the eVTOL subsidiary of aviation giant Boeing, jointly announced an agreement to settle a bitter, years long trade secrets dispute on undisclosed terms. Archer will issue warrants to Wisk for up to…

Inland Empire youths with an eye to the sky for their future are being invited to a two-day symposium next week at San Bernardino International Airport, where airline recruiters and others will speak on commercial flying jobs, technical positions and related opportunities in high demand. Students from schools in the Riverside metropolitan area and surrounding locations are slated to participate…

Hello, and welcome to the Future of FLYING newsletter, our weekly look at the biggest stories in emerging aviation technology. From low-altitude drones to high-flying rockets at the edge of the atmosphere, we’ll take you on a tour of the modern flying world to help you make sense of it all. —Jack Daleo, Modern FLYING staff writer Now for this…

[News] August 10, 2023, 9:16 am ET. By AirlineGeeks.com Staff. Amidst the evolving global aviation landscape, Pakistan is boldly setting its sights on rejuvenating its most cherished aviation jewel: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). This audacious stride towards privatization manifests the nation’s proactive agenda to transform key sectors of its vast infrastructure. Notably, this endeavor resonates deeply with an ambitious $3…

By Vic Syracuse, EAA Lifetime 180848. This piece originally ran in Vic’s Checkpoints column in the June 2023 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. About three years ago I wrote a column on airplane first flights. Many of you know that I recently completed building a Hummingbird helicopter. Upon completion of an aircraft, there are two more steps that take…

Summary Air Australia, despite its short existence, showed potential to be a promising player in the Australian aviation scene, with competitive prices and a unique passenger experience. The airline faced financial challenges early on, leading to its unexpected closure and leaving thousands of passengers stranded. The downfall of Air Australia serves as a reminder of the volatile nature of the…

Vertical Aerospace’s prototype electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft appeared to suffer damage after it crashed during flight testing at Cotswold Airport (GBA) in the United Kingdom (UK).  The prototype, named Vx4, was performing an unmanned flight test on August 9, 2023, when it is understood a hard landing resulted in damage to the aircraft.   According to a source…

Avelo is first airline to offer nonstop flights beyond the continental U.S. at ILG. Avelo will now serve 15 popular destinations from the Philadelphia and Delaware Valley region’s most travel-friendly airport. One-way introductory fares to San Juan start at $99/Sarasota–Bradenton start at $49. Avelo celebrates flying 125,000 Customers at ILG in first six months. PHILADELPHIA and WILMINGTON, Del., Aug. 10,…

[Top Story] August 10, 2023, 2:34 pm ET. By Vihaan Kushwaha. Since the Tata Group took over the airline, there had been much speculation about its rebranding, which came to an end. Mr. N. Chandrasekharan, the Chairman of Tata Group, revealed the logo and livery on Thursday in New Delhi. This significant step marks a massive milestone for Air India…

By Barbara A. Schmitz. Michael and Martina Höcker, of Aachen, Germany, certainly took the long route to arrive at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. About a 20,000-mile route, in fact. The couple took off April 9 in their 1979 Beechcraft A36, and will return home about August 22, having stopped in more than 50 destinations in Scotland, Iceland, Greenland, Canada, and the…

[Top Story] August 8, 2023, 10:13 pm ET. By Will Lee. Since the pandemic has come to an end, many new airlines around the globe are set to spread their wings. Really Cool Airlines, a new carrier in Thailand, is expected to launch its services in December with three leased Airbus A330s with a capacity of more than 300 in…

The Revolutionary Ultralight eVTOL Manufacturer Seeks Shareholders to Power Next-Phase Growth. CINCINNATI, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — RYSE Aero Technologies, a pre-revenue ultralight electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle manufacturer, announced today that they have launched an equity crowdfunding campaign via the DealMaker platform. RYSE’s flagship, the RECON, is an ultralight eVTOL flying vehicle capable of taking off and…