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Dutch scientists just beamed gigabit internet between a flying plane and a satellite 36,000 kilometers away using only laser light. This breakthrough could revolutionize how we stay connected on flights and in remote areas worldwide.
Indian air travelers just got a major win: cancel or change your flight free within 48 hours of booking. The new rules also protect passengers facing medical emergencies and speed up refunds.
When 11-year-old Milly Cate McClymond prayed for help as floodwaters rose around her Texas summer camp, Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan answered that call on his very first mission. The heroic aviation survival technician pulled 165 people to safety during deadly floods and just received the Legion of Merit at the State of the Union address.
When roads vanish and floodwaters rise, cargo planes become the only lifeline for isolated communities in South Sudan. In 2025, the World Food Programme airdropped 9,400 tons of food to people who would otherwise survive on lily roots and tree leaves.
A cargo aircraft designed to carry 345-foot wind turbine blades just announced its first flight date. WindRunner could unlock clean energy in places traditional trucks can't reach.
A Colorado kindergartner's eagle eye for detail earned him a dream trip to Southwest Airlines headquarters. William Hines thought he found a mistake in a pilot training manual, and the airline rewarded his curiosity with an unforgettable experience.
Ghana has the potential to turn agricultural leftovers into clean jet fuel, helping aviation reach net-zero emissions by 2050. A new international study shows the West African nation's crop residues and existing infrastructure could launch a sustainable aviation fuel industry.
Nigeria's XEJet airline is partnering with the University of Abuja to create a new center that will train the next generation of aerospace engineers. The initiative aims to put Nigerian aviation on the global map through education and homegrown talent.
China's leading aircraft maker just tripled funding for an airline to expand its domestically built C909 jet across Asia and Russia. The bold move signals growing confidence in competing with Boeing and Airbus on the global stage.
Felipe Ángeles International Airport welcomed 11.5% more passengers last year, easing pressure on the capital's crowded main terminal. The growth signals progress for Mexico's plan to spread air travel across multiple hubs.
A Queensland glider pilot just soared 1,266 kilometres across the Australian outback without a single drop of fuel, setting a new continental record. David Jansen's 10-hour flight from Alice Springs to South Australia proves what's possible when human skill meets perfect natural conditions.
MidAmerican Energy is expanding radar systems that keep wind turbine warning lights off until planes actually approach, reducing light pollution across Iowa's countryside. The technology has been so successful that it keeps lights off up to 98% of the time while still protecting aircraft.
Argentina's "open skies" policy delivered the fastest-growing aviation market in Latin America, with 33.3 million passengers in 2025. New competition and fewer restrictions sparked a travel boom connecting more people across the region than ever before.
A South African company is helping African airports work smarter without building new terminals. Their AI-powered tools predict crowds, optimize gate assignments, and turn aging infrastructure into efficient hubs.
Colonel Nicole Malachowski became the first woman to fly with the elite Thunderbirds after training for a dream that was illegal when she first announced it in sixth grade. Her custom helmet now inspires visitors at the Smithsonian.
When a 75-year-old man stopped breathing mid-flight from Ethiopia to Israel, veteran nurse Avivit Eliyahu turned years of training into a lifesaving moment. Her quick thinking and hands-on skills brought him back from the brink.
Nigeria's aviation sector is seeing more women rise to leadership positions under new government policies, with industry leaders calling it a historic shift. The country is proving that supportive policies can transform career opportunities for women in traditionally male-dominated fields.
Travelers between Abu Dhabi and Bahrain can now breeze through airports after completing all immigration checks before takeoff. The groundbreaking system uses biometric technology to eliminate arrival lines completely.
Aviation workers in Kenya called off their strike after reaching a deal with the government, restoring normal operations at airports across the country. The agreement came after Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir mediated talks between unions and aviation authorities.
NASA just successfully tested a system that could make high-altitude airspace safer and more accessible for aircraft bringing internet to remote areas and monitoring disasters. The breakthrough could open the door to life-saving humanitarian missions above 50,000 feet.
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