Meteomatics has introduced Meteobase, an automated ground station that launches and recovers a drone for collecting detailed weather data in the boundary layer. This system offers an alternative to traditional weather balloons, providing flexible, pre-programmed flights for monitoring fast-changing conditions.
Typhoon Noul causes 360 flight cancellations at Hong Kong International Airport, stranding ~2,000 passengers overnight with some facing inflated hotel rates.
Typhoon Noul, the strongest to hit China in 2023, made landfall in southern China, prompting evacuations of over 715,000 in Guangdong, cancelling hundreds of flights, and causing widespread damage with strong winds and torrential rains.
Cathay Pacific announced an increase in passenger and cargo fuel surcharges effective August 1, marking the first rise since April's peak. Surcharges on flights between Hong Kong and the South Asian subcontinent will see the steepest jump of 41.3%, while routes to mainland China will increase by 20%.
Qantas's new Airbus A350-1000ULR, designed for ultra long-distance commercial flights, landed in Melbourne, Australia, after a 19-hour test flight from Toulouse, France. This marks a step towards the Sydney-London direct route, planned for October 2027, despite previous delays.
Air India will launch daily non-stop flights between Delhi and Toronto starting August 1, 2026, using new Boeing 787-9 aircraft. This upgrade will eliminate a fuel stop in Vienna, cutting travel time by nearly three hours and restoring daily services.
Rosaviatsiya has restricted flights in the Moscow air hub until August 12, limiting altitudes to 4,900 meters and prohibiting transit flights for safety. The Association of Tour Operators of Russia expects no significant impact on Russian passengers, primarily affecting carriers flying through Moscow airspace without landing.
President Donald Trump announced the US will allow direct flights to Lebanon, ending a 40-year suspension since 1985. The move, aimed at enhancing travel and supporting Lebanon's economy, follows a White House meeting with Lebanese President Michel Aoun.
British flying taxi startup Vertical Aerospace announced the UK government's interest in a military version of its eVTOL aircraft, following a £10m grant. The company demonstrated its prototype at Farnborough Airshow, showcasing its transition from conventional to vertical flight, as it pursues certification for passenger flights by 2029.
Czech lawmakers, led by Tomio Okamura, are visiting China for the first high-level talks since 2019, aiming for direct flights, increased tourism, and visa-free travel. The visit, including 40 Czech firms, is seen as "testing the waters" due to deep divisions over China among Czech politicians.
JetBlue Airways has secured 12 round-trip flight slots at New York's LaGuardia Airport, previously held by the collapsed Spirit Airlines. JetBlue is also considering moving back into Spirit's old Terminal A, the Marine Air Terminal, with expansion plans set for 2027.
Australia is replacing paper arrival cards with a digital declaration system for international travellers at airports and seaports. The Albanese government announced the move after a successful trial, aiming to streamline the arrivals process, enhance national security, and boost the economy.
Australia is replacing paper arrival cards with a digital passenger declaration system across all airports and seaports. The move, part of a $56.1m investment, aims to streamline the arrivals process, enhance national security, and boost the economy.
Beta, backed by Amazon, completed its first test flights in the U.S. government's electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) pilot program, transporting manufactured organs between Maryland and Virginia. The flights covered 275 nautical miles, aiming to pave the way for routine medical applications via electric flight.
The FAA is proposing to lift a decades-old ban on supersonic flights over land, potentially reviving civilian faster-than-sound travel. NASA's X-59 experimental jet's quieter boom technology could enable this, with high-end private jets expected to be the first commercial application.
Typhoon Bavi has weakened to a severe typhoon, prompting flight cancellations in eastern China. Zhoushan and Wenzhou airports cancelled multiple flights, with airlines offering fee-waiver rebooking and refunds. The storm is expected to make landfall between Fujian and Zhejiang provinces.
England's World Cup base camp in Kansas City has led to extensive travel, averaging 1,842 miles per game, far exceeding rivals like France and Norway, potentially impacting player performance.
Typhoon Bavi has weakened to a severe typhoon as it moves towards China's southeastern coast. Guangdong province is expected to experience fine and extremely hot weather from Friday to Sunday, with temperatures reaching up to 35°C, potentially triggering isolated showers.
Typhoon Bavi has weakened to a severe typhoon as it moves towards China's southeastern coast. Guangdong province is expected to experience fine, extremely hot weather with temperatures reaching 35°C, potentially with isolated showers, from Friday to Sunday.
Typhoon Bavi has weakened to severe typhoon status and is approaching China's coast, expected to make landfall between Fujian and Zhejiang provinces. Flights have been cancelled at multiple airports, and airlines are offering refunds and rebooking options.
Typhoon Bavi has weakened to severe typhoon status as it approaches China's coast, leading to flight cancellations at multiple airports and airlines offering refunds and fee-waiver rebookings for affected passengers.
Monsoon season causes flight disruptions. Passengers are protected by DGCA regulations and have rights to refunds or alternative flights for weather-related cancellations. Airlines may provide assistance during long delays, but monetary compensation for force majeure events like heavy rain is generally not required.
The French men's national soccer team has used Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX), an airline heavily involved in U.S. ICE deportation flights, for domestic travel. This comes as star player Kylian Mbappé is a vocal critic of far-right politics.
Super Typhoon Bavi has led to the cancellation of over 40 outbound flights from Hong Kong to Taiwan, mainland China, and Japan, with some carriers waiving change fees for affected passengers.
