Flightglobal

Flightglobal is a digital platform dedicated to providing news and information about the aviation and aerospace sectors. It also features a community section that connects various groups within these industries. Launched in February 2006, Flightglobal originated as the online presence for Flight International magazine, Airline Business, ACAS, Air Transport Intelligence (ATI), The Flight Collection, along with other directories and services. This website serves as a valuable archive of aviation history, boasting a collection of over 1 million images dating back to 1909, the year Flight was founded. Users can easily search through thousands of images and back issues of Flight online. In 2010, Flightglobal was honored with the title of Business Website of the Year at the AOP’s Digital Publishing Awards. The judges praised the site for achieving impressive results across all key performance indicators in 2009, even during a challenging year for its audience. They highlighted its effective use of digital tools and strong engagement through social media in a B2B context.

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#65533

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Inquiry highlights training demands for altiport flying after PC-12 accident at Courchevel

19 hours ago | flightglobal.com | David Kaminski-Morrow

French investigators have underlined the importance of rigorous training for operations at altiports – airports in mountainous terrain – after a Pilatus PC-12 collided with the steep runway slope at Courchevel. The airport has been the scene of a number of accidents in recent years, including a similar strike by another PC-12 from the same company, EAPC, in 2017.
Korean Air triumphs in UH-60 upgrade bid

1 day ago | flightglobal.com | Greg Waldron

A team led by Korean Air has been named the preferred bidder to upgrade 36 Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters in service with South Korea’s military. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration programme is valued at W992 billion ($695 million) and will cover 36 helicopters. Source: Korean AirKAL-ASD has long experience with the UH-60 KAL-ASD notes that that the UH-60 is used by both air force and army special forces units.
United Engine aims for PD-8 certification by year-end

2 days ago | flightglobal.com | David Kaminski-Morrow

Russia’s United Engine is aiming to complete certification of the Aviadvigatel PD-8 engine, developed for the Yakovlev SJ-100, by the end of the year. Flight-testing of the PD-8 – using a modified Superjet 100 airframe – commenced in mid-March. United Engine chief Alexander Grachev mentioned the certification timetable for the powerplant as the company detailed its implementation of domestic software for engine parts design and production preparation.
Spanish army welcomes its final remanufactured CH-47F Chinook

1 week ago | flightglobal.com | Craig Hoyle

The Spanish army has received its last remanufactured Boeing CH-47F Chinook transport helicopter, and enhanced its training capabilities for the tandem-rotor type. Delivered on 8 April, the final aircraft completes a 17-strong fleet of remanufactured Chinooks operated from Colmenar Viejo air base near Madrid.
Three Turkish flights inaugurate triple-independent runway operations at Istanbul

1 week ago | flightglobal.com | David Kaminski-Morrow

Istanbul’s international airport has implemented a triple-independent runway operation, which will increase hourly traffic capacity from 120 to 148 aircraft movements. The airport’s operator, IGA, claims the hub becomes the first airport in Europe to operate such a system. It demonstrated the triple-runway introduction on 17 April with simultaneous departure of three Turkish Airlines flights at about 11:20.
French air force commissions upgraded Mirage 2000D fleet

1 week ago | flightglobal.com | Craig Hoyle

France has completed a mid-life update for its air force fleet of Dassault Aviation Mirage 2000D strike aircraft, equipping the type with new air-launched weapons and other system enhancements. Marked by the 3rd Fighter Wing during a commissioning ceremony at Nancy air base on 9 April, completion of the modernisation activity will enable the single-engined type to remain operationally relevant for several more years.
Dutch F-35s showcase multi-domain credentials during Ramstein Flag trial

1 week ago | flightglobal.com | Craig Hoyle

Lockheed Martin’s F-35 has demonstrated its ability to support international multi-domain operations, with a successful trial having been completed during NATO’s Ramstein Flag 2025 exercise.
Unreported high-load incident spurs Airbus to warn pilots over rudder use

1 week ago | flightglobal.com | David Kaminski-Morrow

Airbus has emphasised to pilots that rudder pedals should not be used to counter turbulence- or vortex-induced roll, and to ensure any high-load event is documented and promptly reported. The airframer has highlighted an incident involving an A320 which, during a climb from 30,000ft to 36,000ft, unexpectedly rolled into a 52° right bank. Its pilot countered with both the sidestick and rudder pedals.
DOT to review FAA’s handling of 737 Max smoke issue as Boeing develops software fix

1 week ago | flightglobal.com | Jon Hemmerdinger

The US Department of Transportation’s (DOT) top inspector is reviewing a controversial Federal Aviation Administration decision related to an engine issue that can cause thick smoke to quickly inundate Boeing 737 Max cockpits and cabins. Additionally, Boeing is now developing a software fix to address the concern, which involves a “Load Reduction Device” in the 737 Max’s CFM International Leap-1B turbofans.
Russian airline operator Aurora Group obtains approval to perform UAV services

1 week ago | flightglobal.com | David Kaminski-Morrow

East Russian carrier Aurora Group has been granted an operating certificate for a subsidiary which will focus on unmanned aerial vehicles. Aurora Group claims the division – known as Aurora BAS – is the only such company in Russia established with an airline at its foundation. It states that the operating certificate, following assessment by federal aviation regulator Rosaviatsia, is formal confirmation of its readiness to carry out UAV services and “develop a new direction”.