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Personal eVTOL developer Doroni targets 2028 for customer deliveries

Florida-based Doroni Aerospace plans to begin delivering its H1-X personal eVTOL aircraft to customers in 2028, following a prototype flight test campaign that began in early 2023. The company publicly unveiled a full-scale showroom engineering model of …

The Airlines That Could Benefit From Boeing’s All-New 787 Dreamliners

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is getting a major performance upgrade in early 2026. The iconic American planemaker is improving the maximum takeoff weight of its Dreamliner family line this year. It was confirmed that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) …

Islamabad Peace Talks Begin Today: What the US-Iran Negotiations Mean for Your Travel Plans

US and Iranian officials are sitting down in Islamabad today (10 April 2026) for the first face-to-face negotiations since the conflict began on 28 February. For travellers, this is the single most important event since the two-week ceasefire was announced …

NORAD Intercepts Plane in Restricted Air Space Over Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Club

The North American Aerospace Defense Command, better known as NORAD, scrambled F-16 fighter jets on Sunday after a small plane veered into restricted airspace over President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in West Palm Beach. Trump was in Miami, Florida, …

Trump news at a glance: Saudi Arabia wants US to intensify its war on Iran – its regional rival

Saudi Arabia has urged the US to ramp up attacks on Iran, a Saudi intelligence source has confirmed, as it decides whether to join the fight directly. The Saudi source confirmed reporting in the New York Times that said the kingdom’s de facto leader, Crown …

Gulf Air Bahrain Flights After Ceasefire: New Routes and Updates (April 2026)

Last updated: Apr 10, 2026 Gulf Air is flying to and from Bahrain again. The airline resumed limited operations from Bahrain International Airport on 8 April 2026, hours after a US-Iran ceasefire took effect and Bahrain became the first Gulf country to …

London-bound Air India flight diverted to Saudi Arabia over ‘technical issue’

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Expect a slow return alongside great uncertainty: this is when foreign airlines will return

For now, most foreign airlines are not planning an immediate return. Major North American carriers — Delta, United and Air Canada — have canceled flights through September, the High Holidays period. Many other airlines have postponed their return until at …

Hill Air Force Base commander: Keep rogue drones out of our airspace

SALT LAKE CITY — Rogue drones and U.S. Air Force bases make for bad celestial neighbors. And if you're operating unauthorized unmanned aircraft over an American military installation, you're flying illegally — and it's dangerous. That no- …

How Flights Between Europe and Asia Are Being Rerouted Around the Middle East in 2026

Last updated: Apr 7, 2026 Flights between Europe and Asia are taking dramatically longer routes in 2026, as the ongoing Middle East conflict has shut down some of the world’s busiest air corridors. If you’re flying between the two continents, your plane is …

Aviation reels from US-Israel war on Iran

The global aviation industry is reeling from its most significant disruption since the COVID-19 pandemic as the war between a U.S.-Israeli coalition and Iran enters its third week, paralysing the world’s most critical air corridor and sending ticket prices …

Is It Safe to Fly Internationally Right Now? A Region-by-Region Risk Guide

Quick answer: if you are flying on a direct route that avoids the Middle East, your trip is likely to be low-risk. If you are flying to the Middle East or connecting through Gulf hubs, expect the highest chance of cancellations, rerouting, or last-minute …

Iran war rages ahead of Trump’s “important update”; Houthis launch third attack on Israel; Lebanese army withdraws from ...

U.S.-Israeli attacks hit Iran. IRGC claims hundreds of attacks on Israel and Gulf. Houthis launch third attack on Israel. Drone strike hits fuel tanks at Kuwait International Airport. Fires reported in Bahrain following missile strike. Oil tanker struck …

SpaceX just filed for the largest IPO in history. The conflicts of interest are staggering.

SpaceX has confidentially filed paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission to sell shares to the public, according to multiple sources familiar with the registration, setting the stage for what would be the largest initial public offering in …

Kuwait International Airport Still Closed on March 31, 2026: Drone Attacks Halt All Commercial Flights

Kuwait International Airport (KWI) remained closed to all regular commercial passenger and most cargo flights on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, as authorities continued safety assessments following a series of drone strikes that damaged critical radar systems …

House Republicans are ‘the only thing standing’ in the way of ending DHS shutdown, Hakeem Jeffries says – as it happened

Closing summaryThis brings our live coverage of the second Trump administration to a close. Thanks for reading, and here are some of the latest developments: Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday instructing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS …

Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Market Projected to Hit USD 13.04 Billion by 2035 Driven by Next-Gen ...

Surging demand for real-time aircraft tracking and enhanced situational awareness propels the ADS-B sector toward a remarkable 20.13% CAGR. Austin, United States, April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to SNS Insider, The Automatic Dependent …

Bexley's Jerrie Mock first woman to fly solo around the world in 1964

March 22, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET Geraldine “Jerrie” Fredritz Mock stands as one of the most remarkable, yet often under-recognized figures in American aviation history. Born on Nov. 22, 1925, in Newark, Jerrie would go on to become the first woman ever to fly …

AP News Summary at 7:20 a.m. EDT

Mediators gather in Pakistan for talks on ending the monthlong Iran war ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Top diplomats from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt are meeting in Pakistan to push for an end to the Iran war, but strikes keep coming. Pakistan’s prime …

The National Space Society Welcomes the Crew of Artemis 2 Home

Now we must focus on continued forward-looking goals EXPLORATION PARK, FL, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the evening of April 10, the Artemis 2 mission concluded with a flawless reentry and splashdown off the coast of …

TGTE Responds to Sri Lanka Denial of U.S. Aircraft, Calls 'Neutrality' a Strategic Cover

TGTE says Sri Lanka’s neutrality masks geopolitical alignments and urges shift toward Trincomalee for Indian Ocean security. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) …

April 10, 2026 Traffic Advisory

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.  People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …

Standing Up for Food Access and Frontline Workers

Access to food is a basic need – and the Council is taking a stand to help protect it. During this week’s Council meeting, Councilors Louijeune and Santana offered a resolution calling for the protection and strengthening of the Supplemental Nutrition …

Honoring a Legacy of Peace and Civic Action

A life rooted in purpose and community continues to inspire Boston, as the Council has adopted a resolution recognizing April 13th as Louis D. Brown Day of Civic Engagement. Offered by Councilors FitzGerald and Worrell, the resolution honors Louis D. Brown …

Council Recognizes Autism Acceptance Month

With a focus on understanding, inclusion, and community, the Council has officially adopted a resolution recognizing April as Autism Acceptance Month. Offered by Councilors Durkan, Breadon, and Pepén, the resolution highlights the importance of moving …

$4M in Funding Included in House Ways and Means Proposed Budget to Support Efforts to Address Safety, Health and Quality ...

 Mayor Michelle Wu today joined House Ways and Means Chairman Aaron Michlewitz and State Representative John Moran to announce $4 million in new funding that will be included in the House Ways & Means proposed budget in support of ongoing initiatives …

Boston Emergency Medical Services Celebrate New EMTS and Recent Promotions

Ceremony honors 26 graduating recruits and 8 promotions to enhance emergency medical services in the City of Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) celebrated the graduation of 26 …

Jack Brewer, Founder and Chairman of the Jack Brewer Foundation, Joins Florida Leaders to Advance Child Abuse Prevention

Jack Brewer Foundation joins Florida leaders to advance child abuse prevention, strengthening families, supporting fatherhood, and serving at-risk youth. TALLAHASSEE, FL, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Jack Brewer Foundation ( …

Margie Barilla Foundation Donates Prom Dresses to Support Local Youth in Collin County

The Margie Barilla Foundation partnered with the Boys & Girls Club of Collin County on March 28, 2026, to donate prom dresses to young women in the community. COLLIN COUNTY, TX, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Margie Barilla …

Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners' Association (NSWCA) Elects New 2026 Board

Massapequa Water District Commissioner Michael E. Mazzola Named Board President CARLE PLACE, NY, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association (NSWCA) announced the election of its 2026 …

Winthrop Man Charged with Receiving Stolen Government Money and Social Security Fraud

BOSTON – A Winthrop man was arrested today for Social Security fraud over a period of more than four years.

Philadelphia Man Convicted of His Second Firearms Offense in Less Than Two Weeks

Chelsea Man Sentenced for His Role in a Mail Theft and Check Fraud Scheme

BOSTON – A Chelsea man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for fraudulently depositing checks stolen from the mail.

Retired Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Agrees to Plead Guilty to PPP Fraud

BOSTON – A retired Sergeant for the Massachusetts State Police has been charged and has agreed to plead guilty to allegedly fraudulently obtaining a Paycheck Protection Program loan, which was later forgiven.

Wagoner Resident Sentenced For Felony Assault And Illegally Possessing Ammunition

Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Washtenaw County, Michigan for Interfering with Federal Immigration Laws

Yesterday, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the County of Washtenaw, the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners, Washtenaw County Sheriff Alyshia M. Dyer, the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney Eli …

IBM Pays $17 Million to Resolve Allegations of Discrimination Through Illegal DEI Practices

Today, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the first False Claims Act resolution secured under the Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, which he launched in May 2025.  International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) has agreed to pay the United …

Thomasville Man with Violent Criminal Past Pleads Guilty to Gun Charge

ALBANY, Ga. – A South Georgia man with a prior conviction for rape and kidnapping who was wanted for a north Florida bank robbery and captured in Georgia after attempting to run from deputies while carrying a firearm is facing a maximum of 15 years in …

Asian Boyz Gang Member and Second Gang Associate from Lowell Plead Guilty to Methamphetamine Pill Trafficking Conspiracy

BOSTON – Two Lowell men with allegiances to the Asian Boyz gang have pleaded guilty to distributing and conspiring to distribute thousands of counterfeit Adderall pills containing methamphetamine.