SkyHop Aviation successfully completes its seaplane test flight at... #Rishikesh! With a vision inspired by PM Narendra Modi and support from the Civil Aviation Ministry, SkyHop aims to boost regional connectivity—starting with #Lakshadweep. #Seaplanes could redefine access, cut travel time, and unlock remote destinations. MoCA_GoIshow more

Starliner to the stars! ✨ At 10:52am ET, Boeing... Space #Starliner lifted off on a ULA Atlas V for the first time with ARCHIVED NASA Astronauts aboard. This Crew Flight Test aims to certify the spacecraft for routine space travel to and from the International Space Station.show more

I am in Japan and having a wonderful experience... riding on the Bullet 🚅 Train Shinkansen at 300 km per hour. Taxpayers should thank PM Narendra Modi for bringing the Bullet Train to India, starting with the first 500 km from Mumbai to Ahmedabad, and providing the best infrastructure for the people! We need such bullet train connectivity across the north, east, west, and south.show more

A touch of class ❤️🕊️ This afternoon, a Magma... Aviation B747-4 did a low fly-by over Omagh to commemorate the death of their ex-CEO, Conor Brannigan, who sadly passed away after battling illness. The aircraft, which was on a flight from Liege to South Carolina descended towards Omagh and did multiple low passes at about 4500ft as the funeral was taking place, before climbing and continuing onwards. Conor had a long career in aviation with Aer Lingus, Etihad Cargo, Cargolux Airlines, Magma Air and Atlas Air- he served these airlines with upmost professionalism and will be greatly missed by colleagues and friends. 📹 Video via Flood 🇮🇪 #aviation #avgeek #Travel #Omagh #Plane #Ireland #magmaaviation #news #NorthernIrelandshow more

Flight was "causing concern to civil authorities": Two Royal... Air Force (RAF) Typhoon fighter jets were scrambled on the evening of July 24 to intercept Qatar Airways flight QR23 from Doha to Manchester after the aircraft became a cause for concern to UK civil aviation authorities upon entering British airspace. According to the RAF, a Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) was launched as a precaution. The Typhoons intercepted the Boeing 777-3DZ(ER) over the Nottingham area, although the escort was reportedly discontinued before the aircraft reached Manchester. The flight landed safely at Manchester Airport at approximately 7:45 p.m. BST, where emergency services had been placed on standby as a standard precaution. Authorities have not officially disclosed the reason for the interception. However, aviation tracking reports and industry sources suggest the incident may have been triggered by a temporary loss of radio communications between the aircraft and air traffic control, though this has not been confirmed by the RAF or Qatar Airways. The RAF said only that the flight was "causing concern to civil authorities" and confirmed that the incident was resolved without further issues, allowing the aircraft to taxi normally to its gate after landing. Civil aviation authorities are expected to review the event in coordination with Qatar Airways. #aircraft #airspace #airlinesshow more

The next time you fly, India's space technology could... help bring your aircraft safely to the ground. For the first time, a commercial jet in India successfully landed using GAGAN, ISRO's indigenous satellite navigation system, marking a major milestone for Indian aviation. Developed by ISRO and the Airports Authority of India, GAGAN guided an IndiGo Airbus A320 during a successful satellite based landing approach at Udaipur Airport. Instead of relying heavily on expensive ground based navigation equipment, GAGAN uses satellite technology to provide highly accurate landing guidance. This could help more airports offer precision landings, improve safety during poor weather, reduce flight diversions, and make India's aviation network more efficient and future ready. ISRO | Airports Authority of India #ISRO #GAGAN #IndianAviation [ISRO, GAGAN, IndiGo, Indian Aviation Technology]show more

#BREAKING: AIR INDIA FLIGHT #AI171 CRASHES IN AHMEDABAD SHORTLY... AFTER TAKEOFF Following reports of a crash involving Air India flight #AI171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (reg: VT-ANB) lost signal at 08:08:51 UTC, just seconds after takeoff. According to the State Police Control Room, the aircraft was carrying 242 people, including 12 crew. Emergency teams are rushing to the crash site near IGB Ground in Ahmedabad. The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA_GoI) has confirmed the incident. Prayers for all passengers and crew onboard. 🙏 #AI171 #AirIndia #Breaking #AviationNews #Ahmedabadshow more

𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢 𝐌𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐢 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭... 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐭𝐫𝐚! Jeet Adani's Pilatus PC-24 (VT-APV) private jet became the first aircraft to officially land at the brand new Navi Mumbai International Airport's runway 26 on 20th September at 10.19 am from Ahmedabad. The aircraft was given a water cannon salute at the airport. The aircraft took off at 12.40 pm on 21st September for its flight back to Ahmedabad. An IndiGo Airbus A320 had landed on runway 26 in December 2024, but that was a validation flight to test the airport's navigation systems. #NaviMumbaiInternationalAirport #DevendraFadnavis Navi Mumbai International Airport Eknath Shinde - एकनाथ शिंदे Devendra Fadnavis CMO Maharashtra Ashwini Bhide MAHARASHTRA DGIPR Narendra Modi Airports Authority of India MoCA_GoI Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu Murlidhar Mohol #Maharashtra #Mumbai #India #FirstFlight #PrivateJet #Adani Jeet Adani Karan Adani Gautam Adani Adani Group #Runway #NMIA #Aviation #Landingshow more

China and Afghanistan have officially agreed to construct a... modern, all-weather motorway linking Faizabad (Badakhshan) with Tashkurgan in Xinjiang via the Wakhan Corridor, turning the historic silk route into a high-speed trade artery. The project, estimated at over $500 million for the Afghan section alone (with China providing major funding and technical support), will cut travel time between the two countries from days to just a few hours, open direct access for Afghan exports to China’s massive market, and boost tourism and cross-border trade worth billions annually. Once completed, this strategic highway will not only strengthen economic ties but also bring jobs, infrastructure, and new opportunities to one of the most remote regions in Asia. A game-changer for both nations! 🇨🇳🤝🏳️🛣️🚧 China MFA 🇨🇳 Ministry of Foreign Affairs - China 🇨🇳 China Xinhua News South China Morning Postshow more

🇸🇮⚡️🇮🇱 Flight logs from Flightradar24 show that an Israeli... private jet, a Hawker 800XP operated by Arrow Aviation Ltd., landed several times at Ljubljana Jože Pučnik Airport. According to the Slovenian weekly Mladina, the aircraft transported personnel linked to Black Cube, a controversial private intelligence firm founded by former Israeli military officers and known for covert investigations and political influence operations. The newspaper claims that during one of these visits the passengers allegedly met with Janez Janša, leader of the Slovenian Democratic Party and a three-time prime minister of Slovenia. More on the allegations of former PM Janša meeting with the Israeli private intelligence company in the post below 👇show more

Proud to share a major milestone in the development... of Bhogapuram International Airport ,Visakhapatnam. A successful calibration exercise was carried out by AAI using the Benchcraft King Air 360, ensuring precision and safety of key navigational systems- ILS, DVOR, and PAPI. These are crucial for safe aircraft landings and operations. This was conducted with seamless coordination and support between Airports Authority of India , INS Dega, and the District Administration. With over 80% of physical work completed, the airport is firmly on track for Commissioning before June 2026 . This world-class aviation hub will unlock immense opportunities for connectivity, jobs, investment, and tourism in North Andhra Pradesh.show more

NASA's 'quiet' supersonic jet completes first flight in potential... breakthrough for commercial air travel | Morgan Phillips, Fox News X-59 aircraft designed to reduce sonic boom to a 'thump' could revolutionize commercial aviation A new "quiet" supersonic X-59 jet designed to revolutionize air travel successfully completed its first test flight, Lockheed Martin announced this week. The sleek, needle-point aircraft built for NASA is designed to break the sound barrier while reducing the sonic boom to a "thump," according to the aerospace contractor. The aircraft aims to overcome one of the major hurdles to supersonic travel, which is noise restrictions over land. The plane took off from Palmdale, Calif., at Skunk Works' facility at U.S. Air Force Plant 42, accompanied by a NASA chase plane. It landed safely about an hour later at NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center. The plane’s unique shape is designed to greatly lower the volume of the sonic boom typically produced when a plane breaks the sound barrier. The long, pointed nose prevents adequate forward-facing visibility, so the pilot flies relying on a monitor in the cockpit. NASA has paid Lockheed over $500 million since 2018 to develop the plane. The plane, which measures just under 100 feet nose to tail, flew at subsonic speeds on its first flight, around 230 mph and reached 12,000 feet. The plane is built to eventually reach a cruising speed of 925 mph, or Mach 1.4, and fly at an altitude of 55,000 feet. "This aircraft is a testament to the innovation and expertise of our joint team, and we are proud to be at the forefront of quiet supersonic technology development," OJ Sanchez, vice president and general manager of Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, said in a statement. "X-59 is a symbol of American ingenuity. The American spirit knows no bounds. It's part of our DNA – the desire to go farther, faster, and even quieter than anyone has ever gone before. This work sustains America's place as the leader in aviation and has the potential to change the way the public flies," said Sean Duffy, acting NASA administrator. The supersonic Concorde aircraft, developed by France and the U.K., began transatlantic flights in 1976, reached max speeds of over 1,300 mph and flew passengers from New York to London in just 3.5 hours. But high operating costs meant ticket costs were about four times higher than a standard first-class ticket, and the supersonic boom meant the plane could only fly at such high speeds over water. A crash in 2000 deeply affected public confidence in the plane, and it was retired in 2003. NASA plans to fly the X-59 over several U.S. cities in the coming years, gathering public feedback that could help regulators update decades-old bans on supersonic flight over land. If successful, the data could open the door for a new generation of commercial jets capable of cutting cross-country flight times in half — bringing back supersonic travel for the first time in more than two decades, but this time with far less noise.show more

A flight attendant miraculously survived the collision between an... Air Canada plane and a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport. The crew member, who was on an Air Canada Jazz flight, survived what her daughter described as a “complete miracle” after being ejected more than 100 metres from the aircraft while still strapped to her seat. She sustained multiple fractures and was taken to hospital for surgery on a broken leg. According to her social media profile, she had worked as a flight attendant for Jazz for 26 years. The CRJ-900 jet, operated by Jazz Aviation, collided with a fire truck as it landed, killing both the pilot and co-pilot. Nine people were sent to the hospital with injuries, including Solange Tremblay, a flight attendant.show more

A military helicopter has reportedly crashed within the last... hour at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia, specifically inside the Halane Base Camp, which houses foreign nationals, diplomats, and military personnel from several countries, including the United States. The helicopter was reportedly bound for Baledogle Military Airfield to the north of Mogadishu, which is operated by the U.S. Air Force and the African Union Stabilization Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), with at least eight passengers and crew onboard the helicopter at the time of the crash, according to the Somali Civil Aviation Authority. It is not yet known what military the helicopter belonged, or if any of the casualties are U.S. Servicemembers.show more

❗️🇦🇪🛬🇭🇰 - Fresh video footage has emerged showing the... dramatic moment an Air ACT Boeing 747-481 cargo plane, operating as Emirates SkyCargo flight EK9788 from Dubai, skidded off the northern runway (07L) and plunged into the sea during landing at Hong Kong International Airport early this morning. The incident, which occurred around 4 a.m. local time, resulted in the tragic deaths of two ground workers, while all four crew members were successfully rescued with no reported injuries. The aircraft, registration TC-ACF, was declared a total loss, and the northern runway has been temporarily closed for investigation, though the airport's central and southern runways remain operational to minimize disruptions. Authorities, including the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department, are probing the cause, with initial reports pointing to possible wet runway conditions from recent rain.show more

BREAKING: A Boeing 737-4M0(BDSF) freighter, registration AP-BOI, operated by... Pakistan's K2 Airways, has gone missing while operating a cargo flight from Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, to Karachi, Pakistan, with five crew members on board. According to Pakistani aviation authorities, the crew reported a navigation system malfunction at 21:18 local time. Approximately 155 nautical miles west of Karachi, both radio and radar contact with the aircraft was lost. Radar data before the loss of contact indicated that the aircraft was descending rapidly while making an abrupt change of course. Pakistani authorities have launched a maritime search and rescue operation involving multiple agencies to locate the missing aircraft.show more

#BREAKING : Japan Airlines flight drops 26,000 ft mid-air,... makes emergency landing. A Tokyo-bound Japan Airlines flight JL8696 made an emergency landing at Kansai Airport after dropping nearly 26,000 feet mid-air. The Boeing 737, operated by Spring Airlines Japan, was en route from Shanghai to Tokyo with 191 people on board. Around 6:53 PM local time, the aircraft suffered a sudden cabin pressure drop, forcing a rapid descent from 36,000 ft to 10,500 ft in 10 minutes. Oxygen masks were deployed. Passengers feared the plane would crash. No injuries were reported. #JapanAirlines #Aviation #FlightJL8696 #EmergencyLanding #KansaiAirport #Shanghai #Tokyo #Kansai #SpringAirlinesshow more