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The latest aviation news from around the world affecting airlines, airports and the traveling public
World's safest airline rankings for 2026
Airline Ratings has revealed its Top 25 Safest Full-Service and Low-Cost Airlines for 2026, highlighting excellence in turbulence prevention, crew expertise, and overall safety.
Jan 13, 2026
Airline Ratings
Cathay celebrates 80 years with a stunning retro livery
As a prelude to its “80 Years Together” celebrations, Cathay was delighted to unveil a special aircraft livery on one of its long-haul Airbus A350 passenger aircraft
Jan 6, 2026
Airline Ratings
MH370 search update: Last port reached before search
The renewed search for MH370 has taken a key step forward, with Armada’s autonomous search vessel arriving in Fremantle ahead of its final departure to the search zone.
Dec 23, 2025
Airline Ratings
Etihad becomes first Gulf airline to earn top safety rating
Etihad Airways has been awarded the prestigious Seven-Star PLUS safety rating, recognising its exceptional standards and placing it among the world’s safest airlines.
Dec 23, 2025
Airline Ratings
Famous Airport in St Maarten now has live streaming
Plane spotting at St Maarten is world-famous and now Flightradar24 lets enthusiasts experience the action live
Dec 21, 2025
Airline Ratings
TAP Air Portugal recognised as leader in Flight Data Monitoring
TAP Air Portugal has been recognised with the FDM Pioneer Award, honouring decades of leadership in Flight Data Monitoring and safety innovation dating back to the 1960s
Dec 18, 2025
Airline Ratings
How hourly hotel bookings are changing air travel
Your quick guide to booking day hotels by the hour—an especially useful option the next time a travel delay strikes.
Dec 16, 2025
Airline Ratings
Jetstar vs AirAsia: One route-who comes out on top?
With AirAsia announcing new direct flights to Bali from Melbourne, who wins in price and comfort?
Dec 11, 2025
Sharon Petersen
STARLUX becomes third airline to earn Seven-Star PLUS safety rating
STARLUX has been awarded the prestigious Seven-Star PLUS safety rating, recognising its exceptional standards and placing it among the world’s safest airlines.
Dec 9, 2025
Airline Ratings
How safety brought an airline to its knees
New crew-rest rules have pushed IndiGo into chaos, with 1,000+ cancellations and pilots out of place, highlighting the fragility of its high-efficiency operation.
Dec 5, 2025
Josh Wood
How did 6000 Airbus aircraft end up grounded?
Last week over 6000 aircraft were grounded for urgent software updates but how did this happen and why?
Dec 4, 2025
Sharon Petersen
A personal reminder of Qantas’ commitment to safety
The little thing that caught my attention and respect on a recent Qantas flight.
Dec 4, 2025
Sharon Petersen
MH370 search date set
The Malaysian government confirmed a 55-day seabed search of "target areas" will restart on December 30th 2025.
Dec 3, 2025
Sharon Petersen
Runway incursions are rising, can this stop them?
How new technology could eliminate the increasing number of runway incursions.
Nov 27, 2025
Josh Wood
How a 747 ended up in the South China Sea
How the thrust on one engine pushed a 747 in to the South China Sea
Nov 25, 2025
Sharon Petersen
Critical reset for India's SpiceJet as debt is cleared
Why financial restructuring at SpiceJet matters
Nov 25, 2025
Dev Lunawat
Fighter Jet Crashes at Dubai Airshow
All at AirlineRatings offers their thoughts and condolences to those affected from this terrible tragedy
Nov 24, 2025
Dev Lunawat
Cheap flights to Europe are back
AirAsia X has officially returned to Europe and it’s not stopping at Istanbul.
Nov 18, 2025
Sharon Petersen
Is Vietnam Airlines offering the best value Premium Economy in the air?
With generous space, priority perks and a modern fleet at a fraction of the price of premium-heavy carriers like Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Qantas, it just might be the smartest buy for travellers
Nov 18, 2025
Sharon Petersen
What to expect at the Dubai Airshow
Whether you're an enthusiast, a journalist, a pilot, a planespotter, or just someone who loves the smell of jet fuel, here’s your all-in-one guide to what you can expect at the Dubai Airshow 2025.
Nov 17, 2025
Dev Lunawat