NEWSOct 22, 2024Sudanese Rapid Support Forces Accidentally Shoot Down UAE Cargo PlaneA New Way Cargo Ilyushin IL-76 freighter, registration EX-76011 Hex: 601120, performing a freight flight from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan - Amdjarass, Chad, was shot down by Sudanese paramilitary forces Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Monday, October 21, 2024, near Al Mahla North Darfur, SudanRead More →
NEWSSep 23, 2024Couple Banned From Cathay Pacific After Viral Reclined Seat ScuffleA couple caused a scene on a Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong after a woman in front of them had reclined her seat. See what happened afterwards and how the airline responded.Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 08, 2024How Geopolitical Events Affect Civil Aviation SafetyDuring armed conflict, no-fly zones are enacted in airspace that cannot be guaranteed safety. As a result, rules of war are in place to deter civilian aviation from getting looped into these conflicts. Read More →
NEWSJan 16, 2024Ukraine Shoots Down Two Russian Spy Planes in Blow to Russia's War EffortIn a significant development, Ukraine claims to have successfully shot down a Russian A-50 spy plane and an IL-22 command aircraft, marking a major blow to the Kremlin's air force. General Valerii Zaluzhny announced the destruction of the prized warplanes, highlighting the potential disruption to Russia's missile capabilities and the resilience of Ukrainian forces in countering advanced air assets. The incident raises questions about the evolving dynamics of the conflict and the strategic implications for both nations in the ongoing geopolitical landscape.Read More →
NEWSDec 24, 2023Russia Has Spent $12 Billion to Keep its Aviation Sector Alive Amid Western SanctionsFacing Western sanctions and disrupted supplies, Russia invests over $12 billion to fortify its aviation sector, aiming for self-reliance in aircraft manufacturing. President Putin's vision includes producing over 1,000 domestic aircraft by 2030, navigating challenges while ensuring the industry's resilience amid international tensions and potential electoral pressure.Read More →
NEWSDec 08, 2023Israeli Airlines Have Refunded More Than $155 Million to Passengers After Widespread CancellationsIsrael's commercial aviation industry has suffered severe losses as a result of the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict that escalated immensely in October. El Al and low-cost carriers have reported major losses due to necessary cancellation refunds, and foreign carriers have reduced capacity into Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) near Tel Aviv.Read More →
NEWSNov 11, 2023U.S. Drone Shot Down Near Yemen Amid Rising Middle East TensionsOn the week of November 6, a United States military drone was shot down in the Middle East. The shootdown comes among rising tensions between the United States and its ally Israel and Iran. In recent weeks, the United States military has slowly increased it's presence in the Middle East over fears of Israel's conflict with Hamas escalating into a regional conflict. Read More →
NEWSOct 25, 2023Delta Air Lines Cancels More Tel Aviv Flights, Provides Aid to Israel and GazaDelta Air Lines will cancel more flights between the U.S. and Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The airline also provided $1 million in humanitarian aid for people in Israel and the Gaza Strip.Read More →
NEWSOct 23, 2023El Al Making Significant Capacity Changes to Accomodate Stranded PassengersConflict usually creates logistical challenges for airlines and the war in Israel-Palestine is no different. El Al has been forced to make numerous capacity changes and flout international guidelines to repatriate passengers. Airlines serving Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) have been forced to suspend service and serve passengers through "nearby" airports in other countries.Read More →
NEWSOct 20, 2023Multiple French Airports Receive Bomb Threats, Evacuate On Wednesday October 18, multiple major and smaller French airports received identical bomb threats from an anonymous source. This comes as tensions between Palestinians and Israelis are rising in France as a result of the rising tensions between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas in the Middle East. Read More →
