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25 sent to hospital after Delta flight hits “significant turbulence”

Delta Air Lines flight 56 from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam diverted to Minneapolis on 30 July after encountering what the airline calls “significant…

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Tracking the world’s five longest flights

Singapore Airlines (SQ/SIA) currently has the longest commercial flight in the world, which is operated by an Ultra-Long Range version of the Airbus A350….

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Following the fuel: how the world tracked the B-2 diversion flights

The most tracked flights on Flightradar24 during 21 June were US Air Force tankers taking part in a diversion as other B-2s also flew…

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How we boosted ADS-B coverage in Birmingham by 71%.

We’re continually working to enhance our flight tracking coverage, and installing new Flightradar24 ADS-B receivers in strategic locations plays a vital role in this…

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Race to Tokyo: JAL and Finnair’s separate paths from Helsinki

When Japan Airlines and Finnair departed Helsinki for Tokyo-Haneda back-to-back, the race was on. The 15 June flights took opposite paths to Tokyo, with…

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Airspace closures following Israeli strikes on Iran

Iran, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, and Israel have closed their airspace following Israeli strikes in Iran. …

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Air India 171 crashes shortly after take off from Ahmedabad

Air India flight 171 from Ahmedabad to London crashed just moments after take off on 12 June. The aircraft lost height and impacted structures…

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Air India Boeing 787-8 crashes on takeoff in Ahmedabad

We are following reports of an accident involving an Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad, India. Flight AI171 was a scheduled flight from Ahmedabad (AMD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). It was operated by VT-ANB, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner built in December 2013.

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How to fly on a Boeing 747 in 2025

With its iconic hump and swept wings carrying four enormous engines, the 747 is probably the most recognizable aircraft in the world. It has…

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Baby on board – what happens when a baby is born in flight?

On May 8, 2025, a Ryanair (FR/RYR) flight made an unscheduled stop in Limoges (LIG) with an unexpected extra passenger. Flight FR4797, operating from…