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Plane crash fatalities rose in 2020 despite COVID-19 pandemic

Five fatal passenger plane accidents resulted in the deaths of 299 people in 2020. The year before, 257 people lost their lives in eight fatal crashes.

USA

World’s first supersonic fighter pilot Chuck Yeager dies aged 97

The first man to fly a plane faster than the speed of sound, Charles “Chuck” Yeagar, has died aged 97.

World News

COVID-19 quarantine for travellers 'not effective', EU health agency

In new guidelines released on Wednesday, the ECDC and EASA said that "in the current epidemiological situation, quarantine or systematic testing for SARS-CoV-2 air travellers is not recommended."

United Kingdom

Building on a breakthrough: Firm wants hydrogen plane to fly further

It is hoped ZeroAvia's maiden flight will be the first step in making one of the most polluting industries green.

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Sci-tech

Airbus unveils concepts for zero-emission planes powered by hydrogen

The European aerospace company aims to develop the world's first zero-emission commercial aircraft by 2035.

Belgium

EU gives green light to €290 million state aid for Brussels Airlines

The EU's temporary state aid framework means the Belgian government can help the ailing national carrier avoid bankruptcy.

United Kingdom

Virgin Atlantic flies in face of downturn with €1.3bn rescue deal

It involves £170m (€186m) of new investment and both Virgin Group and other creditors deferring millions of euros of money owed.

World News

Europe suspends Pakistan airline over pilot licence concerns

An inquiry into the May 22 Airbus A320 crash that killed 97 people in Karachi resulted in the stunning revelation that 260 of 860 pilots in Pakistan had cheated on their pilots' exams, but were still given licences by the Civil Aviation Authority.

United Kingdom

Pilot dies after U.S. fighter jet crashes in North Sea

The jet took off from RAF Lakenheath, an American base in the UK.

World News

Hackers access details of 9 million easyJet passengers

The budget airline revealed it had discovered hackers had broken into their systems and access the details of 9 million passengers.

United Kingdom

Thousands stranded as Europe's largest regional airline collapses

All Flybe flights have been grounded and passengers told not to go to airports unless they have alternative flight arrangements.

United Kingdom

'Pandemonium': Heathrow systems outage causes flight delay chaos

Thousands of passengers were facing delays on Sunday after a systems failure affecting all terminals at London Heathrow airport.

Spain

Passengers use wifi for updates during emergency on jet from Madrid

Dozens of passengers on an Air Canada flight from Madrid to Toronto had a safe landing after their aircraft was damaged during takeoff.

World News

Airbus settles for €3.6bn over 'bribery and corruption' case

The €3.6bn deal is one of the biggest settlements for both the UK and France in a company corruption case.

Kosovo

Kosovo-Serbia flights to restart after two decades

There have been no commercial flights between Kosovo and Serbia in 21 years and it takes over five hours overland from Belgrade to Pristina.

Russia

Russian-made missiles were fired at doomed Ukrainian flight — Iran

The Tor short-range air defense system, code-named the SA-15 by NATO, was designed during Soviet times to shoot down aircraft and precision guided weapons.

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Thousands flee volcanic eruption in Philippines

The Taal volcano in Batangas province near Manila threw steam, ashes and pebbles up to 9 miles into the sky.

World News

Plane crash deaths down 50% in 2019 but number of accidents rise

2019 was the third safest year in terms of fatalities since 1946.

World News

Records and boycotts: What to take away from aviation in 2019

There were many highs and lows in 2019 for the aviation sector.

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Boeing fires CEO 'to restore confidence' amid 737 MAX crisis

Current chairman, David Calhoun, will replace him.