21+ hour, 22+ min ago   (1105+ words) MOSCOW- Russia is building a new Aurus business jet production facility in Ulyanovsk. The planned factory will cost 15.4 billion rubles, or about €180 million, and is intended to support the assembly, testing, maintenance and repair of Aurus aircraft. The program is…...

23+ hour, 36+ min ago   (450+ words) LONDON- Singapore has secured the world’s most powerful passport for 2026, retaining the top position for the third consecutive year based on global visa-free access. Japan and South Korea follow closely, while the United States continues its gradual decline amid tighter…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (424+ words) ISTANBUL- Turkish Airlines (TK) has permanently removed 11 destinations from its future schedule, following gradual operational changes through September 2026. The Star Alliance member has also delayed the planned return of Aqaba and Havana to March 2027, while 5 destinations in Iran are tentatively…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (454+ words) MELBOURNE— Two male passengers were restrained during Virgin Australia (VA) flight VA7 from Melbourne (MEL) to Doha (DOH) after they allegedly threatened people onboard and became involved in a physical altercation. The daily service to the Middle East was operated by…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (517+ words) DUBAI— An unexpected family reunion unfolded aboard an Emirates (EK) flight bound for the United States after CEO and content creator Khalifa Raqeem surprised his brother, who was working as a member of the airline’s cabin crew. Raqeem had deliberately…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (470+ words) WASHINGTON, D.C.- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has proposed removing the 60-day grace period that allows certain foreign workers to remain in the United States after their employment ends. The proposal would affect H-1B workers and several other temporary employment visa holders,…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (366+ words) MOSCOW- The Russian Transport Ministry has proposed that Vietnamese carriers consider wet-leasing aircraft to Russian airlines. Aeroflot (SU) could be among the Russian carriers that may benefit from additional capacity, while Moscow (MOW) remains a key gateway for Russia’s international…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (941+ words) The Skytrax World Airport Awards 2026 recognise the airports that deliver the world’s best immigration services, based on passenger feedback covering arrivals, departures, transit immigration, waiting times, queue management, e-gate efficiency, priority processing, and the professionalism of immigration staff. According to…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago   (954+ words) VANTAA- Finnair (AY) and Helsinki Airport (HEL) are linked to a case involving an Estonian man who obtained about €18,000 worth of duty-free merchandise across at least 17 Finnair flights. The activity began in 2017 and involved purchases made with cards that did…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (426+ words) TEXAS — Lockheed Martin’s first F-35A Lightning II built for Germany has completed its maiden flight, marking a major step toward the Luftwaffe’s introduction of the fifth-generation fighter. The aircraft flew from the company’s production facility in Fort Worth after completing…...