News from December 2024
Authorities have confirmed the deaths of all 175 passengers and four crew members in a crash involving a Jeju Air flight at Muan International Airport in South Korea.
The United States Space Force (USSF), the youngest branch of the US armed forces, marked its fifth anniversary on December 20, 2024.
British Airways is set to increase its flight frequency between London Heathrow Airport and Nashville International Airport next summer.
United Airlines has introduced the use of generative artificial intelligence to improve customer satisfaction, achieving a 6% increase.
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has accused Russia of mistakenly shooting down Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8432 on Christmas Day, resulting in a crash in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people.
Fire authorities have reported that only two individuals are believed to have survived a crash involving a Jeju Air flight in South Korea.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released new estimates regarding the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Flying commercially often involves dealing with delays, cancellations, and long TSA lines.
A United Airlines Boeing 757-300 experienced an inflight emergency over the weekend, leading to a diversion to Albuquerque, New Mexico.
There is a competitive contract race underway between Collins Aerospace and Martin-Baker, aiming to determine the provider of the next-generation ejection seats for the US Air Force's F-16 Fighting Falcon jets.
SWISS has announced the death of a crew member from flight LX 1885, which was diverted to Graz, Austria, on December 23 due to engine problems and smoke in the cockpit and cabin.
British Airways is set to implement significant changes to its loyalty program, which will take effect on April 1, 2025.
The United States Air Force (USAF) has started integrating the EC-37B Compass Call into its fleet, marking a significant step in modernizing its electronic warfare capabilities.
When considering transatlantic flights from Europe, routes to Canada and the US are often top of mind.
JetBlue Airways is expanding its use of the Airbus A220-300 aircraft from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, with several new routes scheduled to begin in 2025.
Cathay Pacific is set to expand its European routes in 2025, continuing a long tradition of connecting Hong Kong with major cities across the continent.
US airlines are remembering former President Jimmy Carter, who died on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100.
Being an airline pilot is considered one of the most rewarding professions.
The airline industry, known for its challenging market conditions, saw several new entrants in 2024.
Classified documents regarding the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet radar systems have surfaced on the online combat game War Thunder.