Flying News

Cutting the ceremonial first flight ribbon at Rome Fiumicino welcoming the inaugural daily Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi are: Hasan Al Hammadi, SVP Executive Affairs, Etihad; Giorgio Starace, Italian Ambassador to the UAE; Khaled Al Meherbi, SVP Government and Aeropolitical Affairs, Etihad; Lorna Dalziel, Country Manager Italy, Etihad; and ... (more)

The light aircraft carrier has returned to port for the final time after 32 years protecting Britain on the high seas Hundreds of people turned out to wave home the Royal Navy's Swan Hunter-built carrier HMS Illustrious as it sailed into port for the final time.

A SWANKY black tie ball at Uttoxeter Racecourse is the latest fund-raising event in aid of the rapidly growing Kyreigh's Kause campaign.

First there was Rob, and then there was Doug, and now there's Michael Ford, the latest in Etobicoke's most famous family to express a desire to hold political office.

The battle to cover the cost of air traffic controllers during EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh has been settled.

Bill Walker, who finished behind Parnell in the 2010 gubernatorial primary and is running this time as an independent, brought in nearly $260,000, $170,000 of which he personally contributed.

South Wales Police said three people were onboard the plane which came down at Jersey Marine at around 16:00 BST.

The Obama family's annual August trip to Martha's Vineyard is putting a draconian damper on the ritzy Massachusetts island's jet-setting residents' summer travel plans.

The annual EAA AirVenture air show begins a week from today in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Anyone who has ever met Arlene Flock was always left with a lasting impression of the legendary Calgary business icon.

The Groundhog Day star was flying from Atlanta, Georgia to Asheville in North Carolina four years ago when the light aircraft was hit with a powerful gust of wind and the pilot had to battle to control the plane.

Textron's corporate management has given little attention to pressures from the new batch of corporate raiders looking to sell off parts of its business and restructure others to increase the value of its common stock.

A member of the public is believed to have reported seeing a light aircraft or glider plummet towards earth at around 4:40pm today.

The Greater Rockford Airport Authority and Rock Valley College broke ground on the new RVC Aviation Maintenance Technology Program facility.

The FAA is encouraging the general aviation community to "Report Wildlife Strikes" with a poster outreach campaign targeting pilots, airport sponsors, mechanics, engine manufacturers, students at aviation schools, and aviation organizations.

Every Tuesday and Sunday, a group of volunteers meet at the Wausau Downtown Airport to work on their plane; a replica of the 1955 Baby Ace that Experimental Aircraft Association founder Paul Poberenzy made himself.

Thousands are expected to attend the annual Pitt Meadows Day Airport Day Sunday, where they'll enjoy static exhibits, educational booths, children's activities, hot air balloon rides, and an air show.

John Northen, left, and his friend Dave Allan, whose light aircraft crashed into a field near Full Sutton shortly after they took off on their way to Calais A PAIR of holiday makers had a lucky escape yesterday when their light plane ditched in a field near Full Sutton.

Smokey Bear was on hand at Sierra Cinemas Friday for the 12:30 p.m. matinee premiere of Disney's "Planes: Fire & Rescue."

Four other airlines flew along this Ukrainian route more frequently than the beleaguered flag carrier of Malaysia did.