Mountain rescue: can jetpacks replace helicopters to save people’s lives?
They used to be the stuff of science fiction. But thanks to technological advances, jetpacks, devices with back-mounted engines and handheld controls, have become a reality. Howeve
BOC Aviation writes down $804 million for 17 jets stranded in Russia
Singapore-based aircraft leasing company BOC Aviation reported a net loss after tax of $313 million for the first half of 2022. A major contributor to these financial losses has be
FAA awards $2.7M to explore use of drones in disaster and emergency response
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $2.7 million in research to explore the use of drones in disaster preparedness and emergency response. The administration said
New ultra-low-cost carrier Canada Jetlines receives Air Operating Certificate
Canadian civil aviation regulator Transport Canada has granted approval for Canada Jetlines (JETMF) to launch commercial passenger flights from its hub at Toronto Pearson Internati
Chasing the supersonic future: who is after the Boom Overture?
Pending regulatory approval, the Boom Overture, the fastest commercial aircraft to be, is expected to start operating passenger flights as early as 2029. However, like its legendar