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Indonesia's on-the-move biometric corridors ease immigration Indonesia introduces Amadeus' on-the-move biometric Seamless Corridors to streamline border control and boost capacity tenfold.

Indonesia's on-the-move biometric corridors ease immigration

Boeing 747 engine accelerated before fatal excursion in Hong Kong Hong Kong investigators say one of the Boeing 747 engines surged to full forward thrust before it veered off the runway, killing two.

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Emirates adds 111 aircraft to its massive cabin retrofit plan Emirates will add 111 more aircraft to its multi-billion-dollar cabin retrofit program, including Starlink WiFi and Panasonic’s Astrova IFE.

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Russia's Pobeda Airlines trials humanoid robot flight attendant Pobeda Airlines has tested a humanoid robot flight attendant on a Ulyanovsk–Moscow flight, as a test case for automation in the cabin.

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People Have A Crush On This Airline’s AI-Flight Attendant Qatar Airways' AI-generated virtual flight attendant—Sama—has amassed some very passionate fans who seem to have her confused with a real woman.

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Airlines Earn $157 Billion In Fees But Passengers Pay 40% Less To Fly Airlines will make a record $157 billion in baggage fees, extra legroom and other ticket options this year. But despite ancillary revenue growth, passengers pay less.

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Lufthansa Technik brings smart tray table to Dubai Airshow Lufthansa Technik's 'nice intellitable' can hold meals or display interactive flight maps, seat controls, and content on the same surface.

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Alaska Airlines outage: Why do airlines IT systems keep failing? Alaska Airlines is facing another IT outage leading to flight disruptions. Here’s what’s behind aviation’s tech fragility.

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How airlines decide: Wireless vs seatback in-flight entertainment As more passengers fly with their own screens, airlines offer wireless in-flight entertainment, with seatback screens on long-haul flights.

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US Senators urge DOT to revive airline passenger compensation Eighteen senators urge the DOT to revive a scrapped rule that would force airlines to pay passengers cash for delays under their control.

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Hawaiian Airlines HA call sign retires: Will the brand endure? After 95 years, the last flight operating with the Hawaiian Airlines call sign is scheduled to land in Honolulu on October 29.

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Emirates invests in AI to tackle turbulence Emirates adopts AI, machine learning, and global data-sharing to reduce unexpected turbulence and improve passenger comfort.

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American Airlines Airbus A321XLR to Fly JFK–Edinburgh in March American Airlines Airbus A321XLR will fly from New York JFK to Edinburgh, starting in March 2026. Here's how it compares to the competition.

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US Air Traffic Controllers face $0.00 paychecks as shutdown continues Thousands of US air traffic controllers will face a $0.00 paycheck during the government shutdown. They share stories of the personal toll.

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Aviation workers unpaid as US government shutdown drags on Essential workers at US ATC, TSA, CBP, NTSB, and NOAA go without pay to keep flights safe as the government shutdown continues.

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American Airlines recreates historic Chicago O’Hare flight with special livery American Airlines marks 70 years at Chicago O’Hare with a special livery TWA heritage aircraft and flight recreation.

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Why The Boeing 777X Is Worth Waiting And Waiting And Waiting For Entry to service of Boeing’s 777X is now delayed to 2027, but the aircraft's advanced features still appeals to airlines and passengers alike.

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WestJet pilots protest 28-inch seat pitch and no recline WestJet pilots publicly oppose new 28-inch pitch seats, and choice of no-recline seating as the airline redesigns its Boeing 737 cabins.

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FAA Hires 2,000 Controllers, But Flight Disruptions Won’t Ease While the FAA met its Air Traffic Controller hiring target ahead of schedule, an ongoing staffing shortage and infrastructure issues will continue to disrupt flights.

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Flying with pets: Virgin Australia launches Pets In Cabin trial Virgin Australia launches a pets-in-cabin, joining airlines like Italy’s ITA Airways and Japan’s StarFlyer in new furry-friend policies.

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Climate change to make airports noisier, study warns New study finds that climate change could expose thousands more to noise. That is added to other aviation impacts, including more turbulence.

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Drones And Cyberattacks Plague European Airports European airports faced drone incursions and cyberattacks that have exposed weaknesses in both physical and digital aviation security systems.

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Upgrade: Airbus A220 to get Airspace cabin in 2026 The Airbus A220 will get a new Airspace cabin design from 2026 with bigger bins, new lighting and more passenger comfort.

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How airlines make ‘free’ in-flight WiFi pay off More airlines are offering free WiFi, banking on loyalty co-branded card revenue, ads and retail to cover connectivity costs.

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China Southern debuts wildly colourful special livery on Airbus A350 China Southern debuts its Airbus A350 special livery for the 15th National Games, themed “Vitality Bay Area” with 48 colours.

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What's the passenger experience like on the world's longest flights? Explore the cabin features on the world's three longest direct flights and the world's longest nonstop flight.

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The Pilot Of That Famous Plane Wreck In Iceland Returns After 50 Years “We went from doing power transport to an overweight glider,” the U.S. Navy pilot of the C-117D that crashed on a beach in Iceland in 1973 recalls the fateful flight.

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Laser Strikes On Aircraft Remain A Growing Risk To Flight Safety Laser strikes on aircraft have been increasing since the FAA began recording incidents in 2016. As of August 11, 2025, the FAA had already received 5,913 reports.

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VÆRIDION to test batteries on Deutsche Aircraft D328 UpLift Munich-based VÆRIDION will trial its advanced battery systems on Deutsche Aircraft’s D328 UpLift test platform for regional decarbonisation.

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Mexico eyes SAF breakthrough with sargassum algae feedstock Mexico plans to convert sargassum algae into sustainable aviation fuel, turning an environmental challenge into a solution for aviation.

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