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Extreme solar storms could expose airline passengers to radiation risk

Extreme solar storms could expose airline passengers and crew to dangerous radiation levels and trigger the kind of aircraft electronics failures that grounded 6,000 Airbus jets last year, researchers say.

China

Tropical Storm Dolphin continues to wreak havoc in eastern China

More than 900 flights, or about 40% of those expected, were cancelled in Shanghai’s Hongqiao and Pudong airports after about 1,300 were canceled the day before, according to Shanghai Airport Group.

Ecotech

Domestic flights in Europe could be electric as soon as 2030

“Electric and hybrid flights are a core part of the solution to making short-haul travel more sustainable, and less dependent on imported jet fuel.”

Travel News

Can’t make a non-refundable trip? There’s a resale platform for that

You can snap up a bargain on a last-minute trip, with everything from cruises to safaris listed on this website.

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Moments

Think you know aviation and geography? Try these guessing games

If you know your cities down to the metro line and skyscrapers, you might just nail these games from FlightQ.

Travel News

The new European flight routes launching this autumn and winter

Whether you’re chasing an autumn break or a winter escape, airlines are rolling out new flight routes to and from Europe in 2026.

Travel News

Stressed out by airport connections? This app could help

Flighty’s new connection assistant breaks down every step of your journey and predicts how long each will take.

Destinations

How to fly to Asia from Europe for less

In this guide, we’re helping you discover the most affordable flight routes between Europe and Asia.

Travel News

How to get affordable last-minute flights according to Skyscanner

The flight comparison website has shared seven top tips for nabbing a deal.

Travel News

The world's longest non-stop flight is set for take off in 2027

Qantas’s long-awaited ‘Project Sunrise’ will see the world's longest non-stop passenger flight cover more than 16,000 kilometres between 19 and 22 hours.

Russia

Russian Tu-22M3 bomber crashes during training flight

Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber has crashed in the Irkutsk region during a training flight, amid reports of engine failure. The Defence Ministry said it was not carrying weapons and the crew ejected safely. Four people were taken to hospital.

Travel News

Fly around the globe with Google Earth’s new flight simulator

The new tool allows you to explore the world from above. However, it’s harder than it looks…

Travel News

Air passenger traffic has dropped in Europe. Here’s why

An industry group says that while marginal, the decline “marks a significant milestone” for Europe’s aviation sector.

Business

Airbus and BMW partner with Mistral AI in Europe tech push

As European companies look for alternatives to US tech giants in the race for artificial intelligence, Airbus and BMW have both partnered with French startup Mistral AI to develop systems ranging from flight safety and defence technology to car crash simulations.

Travel News

AV geeks, you need to know about this new flight tracker

The alerts are triggered by things like altitude oscillation and squawk codes.

Travel News

Which airport was named the best in Europe for 2026?

The award comes as Prague Airport expands international connectivity, having launched new routes last year and earmarked for new long-haul paths to the US and Taiwan in 2026.

Travel News

EU air connectivity ‘flatlined’ in 2025, with route numbers growing 1%

Over 12 months, 1,281 routes were added – but 568 of these were relaunches of routes that were paused over the past decade.

Travel News

Portugal flight disruption fears grow ahead of nationwide strike

Holidaymakers heading to Portugal in June are being warned to expect delays and disruption as cabin crew, rail workers and metro staff prepare for a nationwide strike that could affect hundreds of flights and public transport services across the country.

Travel News

Getting to Kilimanjaro from Europe is about to get easier

Three airlines are launching routes – including one that starts in early June.

Space

Inside Europe’s flying lab: Scientists study life in zero gravity

Scientists in France are using parabolic "zero gravity” flights near Bordeaux to run experiments on everything from human balance to fluid shifts in the body.