Thailand Wants You Back—And They’re Paying for Your Flight Thailand has announced 200,000 free domestic flights for visitors in 2025, aiming to boost tourism during the low season. Here’s what travelers should know.
Is the World Running out of Pilots? Global Pilot Shortage Explained A global pilot shortage is reshaping aviation. Retirements, high training costs, and poaching have left airlines scrambling, routes cut, and fares soaring. With 660,000+ pilots needed in 20 years, the question is: can the industry climb out of this nosedive?
Russia Patents a new Wide Body Jet to compete with Boeing's 787 Russia’s UAC has patented a new widebody aircraft (WBLRA), set to rival Boeing’s 787. Offered in three variants with up to 320 seats and 13,600 km range, it promises 6% lower operating costs. The project could boost Russia’s aviation sector, but its future remains uncertain.
Flight 357’s Smoky Surprise: Passenger's device catches fire mid flight American Airlines Flight 357 turned from a Philly–Phoenix hop into a smoky surprise when a passenger’s mystery device caught fire mid-air, forcing a diversion to Dulles.
Impact Of Trump's Tariffs on Aviation When politics meets planes, turbulence is guaranteed. Trump’s 2025 tariffs on steel and aluminum threaten global aviation-raising aircraft costs, grounding Boeing, and leaving passengers to pay the price.
KLM and Pilots Reach a New Agreement for Smoother Future KLM strikes a landmark deal with pilots, adding 10,000 flights by 2026 with better pay, perks, and Airbus A350 readiness, fueling growth and recovery.
Strike Struck Down: Air Canada Back in the Sky After a week-long strike leaving 130,000 passengers stranded, Air Canada strikes a tentative deal with its cabin crew. Limited flights resume, full service expected soon.