Business Jul 23, 2023
Extreme heat pushes U.S. airlines to shed fuel and limit passengers
by Mary Schlangenstein
High temperatures make air less dense, reducing engine performance and the amount of lift produced at a given speed.
Asia Pacific Jul 17, 2023
Sanctioned Chinese military giant’s U.S. business keeps growing
by Bruce Einhorn
For more than a decade, Cirrus Aircraft has been a subsidiary of Aviation Industry Corp. of China, a maker of fighter jets, helicopters and drones for the People’s Liberation Army.
World Jul 12, 2023
Around-the-world aviator siblings set another youth record
by Alan Baldwin
Mack and Zara Rutherford have become the youngest winners of the Royal Automobile Club's Segrave Trophy.
Business Jun 18, 2023
The motor maker will set up a joint venture in the U.S. with Brazil's Embraer to make electric flying vehicle components.
World Jun 5, 2023
Fighter jets chase small plane in Washington area before it crashes in Virginia
by David Shepardson and Phil Stewart
The fighter jets prompted a sonic boom over the U.S. capital in an attempt to pursue with the errant Cessna Citation, causing consternation among people in the Washington area.
Business Jun 4, 2023
Airlines bask in sky-high summer fares while airports stay stuck
by Danny Lee
Soaring ticket prices are lining the pockets of the world’s biggest airlines. But as the industry takes off, airports say they’ve been forgotten at the gate.
Business May 28, 2023
China jet to rival Airbus and Boeing makes first commercial flight
by Danny Lee
The manufacturer hopes to disrupt the dominance of Boeing and Airbus, but the C919 remains certified to fly within China only.
National May 28, 2023
Japan to ease airport rules for foreign private jet arrivals
Japan will ease landing and other access procedures at airports for foreign private jets that arrive in the near future in hopes of attracting more big-spending tourists.
Asia Pacific / Crime & Legal May 26, 2023
South Korean police detain passenger after plane door opened mid-air
No one was hurt in the incident but nine people, all teenagers, were sent to hospital after suffering breathing issues, a Daegu fire department official said.
Travel May 13, 2023
The fur is flying — for top dollar on private airlines
by Christine Chung
Flying with a pet? It'll cost an arm and a paw to avoid the cargo hold.
Business May 3, 2023
Japan Airlines to debut first freighter planes in 13 years
by Supriya Singh
The airline has previously run its cargo business using space on passenger flights and chartering other companies’ freighters.
Business May 3, 2023
Why flights might get cheaper after a busy summer
by Lebawit Lily Girma
If flight cost is a reflection of supply and demand, pressure is easing up on both sides of the equation — at least for international flights out of the U.S.