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Vertical Aerospace has entered the fourth and final flight test phase for its electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) prototype aircraft, having received a ‘Permit to Fly’ from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).  On November 13, 2025, Vertical announced that, earlier in the day, test pilot Paul Stone had flown the first flight of the transition stage, a process that will see the VX4 prototype shift between hover and wingborne flight.  Vertical Aerospace completed prototype flight test phases 1, 2 and 3 earlier in the year, which included flying in open air space for the first time.  Before commencing…

Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Kyiv early Friday, killing six people, leaving gaping holes in apartment buildings and starting fires as the sound of explosions boomed across the city and lit up the night sky. A pregnant woman was among at least 35 people wounded, Ukrainian authorities said.Russia used at least 430 drones and 18 missiles in the nighttime attack, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.Russia has waged a devastating aerial campaign against Ukraine since its all-out invasion of its neighbor nearly four years ago. U.S.-led diplomatic efforts this year to stop the fighting have so far…

Don’t post your boarding pass or booking information online. And if you do, make sure you obscure sensitive information such as the booking code, barcode, or QR code. One traveler learned things the hard way after having her flight canceled by a stranger online after she posted her booking information in a TikTok video. source

Air Algérie has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900neo, marking a significant milestone in the modernisation of the African carrier’s long-haul fleet and in its long-standing partnership with Airbus. The A330-900 has been lined up by the airline to play a key role in Air Algérie’s expansion plans from its hub at Algiers-Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG), thereby enabling the launch of new transatlantic and Asian routes. Air Algérie is set to receive seven additional A330neo wide-bodied aircraft and in doing so, will become the largest operator of the aircraft type on the continent of Africa. According to the carrier, the…

Last Updated: 08:00 EST NOV 14, 2025 by Tom Boon The 2025 edition of the Dubai Airshow is under a month away. As the region’s biggest airshow gets nearer, the organizers have now released a large list of attending aircraft. 200+ aircraft are expected to be on show at the 2025 Dubai Airshow, up from 192 at the previous airshow in 2023. So far, the organizers and exhibitors have announced over 80 aircraft. Which Aircraft Are Already Confirmed? Credit: Dubai Airshow As mentioned, only around a quarter of the expected aircraft at the Dubai Airshow this year have been confirmed. It’s…

With EASA’s research project “Impact of Security Measures on Safety” drawing to a close, this webinar has been organised to present a final update.  This project has been implemented to better understand the scope and nature of interdependencies between aviation safety and security. The final dissemination webinar will focus on the project’s findings and outcomes, drawing together insights from all tasks to showcase how the research translates into real-world impact. The session will highlight key outcomes, illustrated with practical examples and case applications. Through presentations, interactive sessions, visual summaries, and a panel discussion, the webinar will also encourage reflection on…

LOT Polish Airlines has announced an expansion to its presence in North America by launching a new route between Warsaw and San Francisco in May 2026. The United States remains one of LOT’s key long-haul markets, with growing potential for both business and leisure travel, says the carrier. The first flight on the Warsaw to San Francisco route will be inaugurated by LOT Polish Airlines on May 6, 2026. The company will operate four weekly services, scheduled to operate throughout the summer of 2026 with flights operating from Warsaw on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.  Flight LO035 to San Francisco…

ROME — Italian propulsion firm Avio is a few weeks away from naming the U.S. state where it plans to build a factory employing up to 1,500 to satisfy growing demand for a solid rocket motors.“There are several states under active consideration, we are in the final stages of due diligence,” said retired U.S. Navy Vice Adm. James Syring, CEO of Avio’s American unit Avio USA.Syring served as director of the U.S. Missile Defense Agency from 2012 to 2017.“We are weighing the incentive packages offered by the individual states,” Syring told Defense News, adding the firm had a shortlist of…

Continuing on from our look at the Star Alliance in 2025, let’s now move over to oneworld.source

Saab and Embraer, in partnership with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), have completed the certification flight test campaign for in-flight refueling between the F-39 Gripen E and the KC-390 Millennium. The milestone deepens the connection between Brazil’s next-generation fighter and its homegrown multi-mission transport.  The campaign, known as Operation Samaúma, was carried out at Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto facility, home to the Gripen Flight Test Centre. Coordinated by the FAB’s Department of Aerospace Science and Technology (DCTA), the tests brought together approximately 40 engineers and test pilots from Saab, Embraer, and the FAB.  The partners evaluated a range of speeds, altitudes,…