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Two dead as cargo plane crashes into sea at Hong Kong airport

Two security staff members were killed in a tragic aviation accident at Hong Kong International Airport when a cargo plane veered off the runway, collided with their patrol vehicle, and ended up partially submerged in the sea. The incident involved Emirates flight EK9788, a Boeing 747 cargo aircraft,......

African aviation chief urges tax reform to curb youth exodus and boost jobs

Africa’s aviation industry faces a crisis of over-taxation that threatens to deepen youth unemployment and migration across the continent, according to Esayas Woldemariam Hailu, CEO of ASKY Airlines. Speaking at a World Bank summit in Washington, D.C., Hailu warned that excessive levies on airline......

EasyJet to establish its first African base in Marrakech to boost connectivity

EasyJet has announced plans to set up its first African base in Marrakech, marking a significant expansion into Morocco and the continent. The new base will deploy three aircraft at Marrakech’s airport, serving 24 destinations and creating 100 new jobs. Strengthening ties with Morocco’s......

France: With the Sky sentinels at Nantes Airport

REPORT – Nantes Atlantique Airport is the only civil aerodrome in France to have an integrated falconry unit as part of its wildlife hazard prevention service. Four birds of prey currently work to reduce the risk of collisions with air traffic. With her chestnut eyes, the hawk carefully follows......

Ryanair suspends all flights to Asturias in strategic route realignment

Ryanair has announced it will suspend all flights to and from Asturias, signaling a strategic shift in its Spanish operations. The move reflects the airline’s broader focus on concentrating resources on high-demand tourist destinations while withdrawing from smaller, less profitable regional airports. A......

Medical helicopter crash on Sacramento highway leaves three crew members critically injured

A medical helicopter crashed on Highway 50 in Sacramento on Monday evening, critically injuring all three crew members and prompting a large-scale emergency response across the area. Emergency response and crew rescue Authorities confirmed the helicopter went down shortly after departing UC Davis Medical......

European air safety threatened by cost-cutting and staff fatigue, study warns

A new study by Ghent University in Belgium has raised alarm over the state of aviation safety in Europe. According to the research, widespread cost-cutting and pressure on staff have “systematically weakened” safety standards, leaving airline workers exhausted and fearful of challenging management......

Morocco and ICAO strengthen cooperation in civil aviation

Montreal – Morocco and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) signed a management services agreement on Saturday to expand their bilateral cooperation, on the sidelines of the 42nd ICAO Assembly. The agreement was signed by Abdessamad Kayouh, Morocco’s Minister of Transport......

United Airlines expands Marrakech-New York flights with record winter capacity

United Airlines has announced a significant expansion of its seasonal nonstop service between Marrakech and New York/Newark (EWR), boosting capacity by more than 43% for the winter 2025-2026 season. This marks the highest-ever capacity for the route since its launch in October 2024, which was the first......