Transport authorities in Scotland are considering the possibility of introducing electric sea gliders as a replacement for the aging ferries that are operating in the region. These electric sea gliders are under development by a start-up called Regent Craft, based in the United States. Earlier this month, the Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS), which is backed by the Scottish government, launched a partnership with the manufacturer that could lead to the 1

Aviation manufacturer and operator Joby Aviation is teaming up with infrastructure developer Skyports to begin flying taxi operations across the UAE. “We want to launch (air taxis) across all the UAE. Our ambition is to be everywhere. The Ras Al Khaimah agreement has been signed. We would love to be in Abu Dhabi. We would love to be in Sharjah and Ajman to serve the commuters. A lot of these discussions are happening, and they’re at different stages of maturity. Some are qui

Eastern Austria, Aviation startup FlyNow Aviation has successfully completed the first free, untethered flight of its electric helicopter, the eCopter, marking a milestone that could reshape the future of personal air travel. “This successful flight is more than just a technical milestone, it’s visible proof that our vision works,” said Yvonne Winter, co-founder and COO of FlyNow Aviation. Founded in 2019, the company has set out to create efficient, clean and affordable fl

Some of Europe’s busiest airports are still facing delays after a ransomware attack crippled critical check-in and boarding systems Friday, 19 September 2025. The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) confirmed that criminal hackers used ransomware to disrupt airport operations, forcing airlines to fall back on manual processes. The attack targeted Collins Aerospace’s Muse software, which is widely used for passenger check-in. “The type of ransomware has been iden

Business aviation in Africa is shedding its image as a playground for wealthy executives and is instead proving to be a powerful tool for...

A cheerful tagline from Jet2’s holiday campaign, “Nothing beats a Jet2 Holiday”, has unexpectedly transformed into one of TikTok’s biggest memes of summer 2025. Originally voiced by British actor Zoë Lister in a television advert designed to highlight carefree travel, the slogan is now widely repurposed by social media users to poke fun at the reality of chaotic holiday experiences. The slogan first appeared in a 2024 Jet2holidays advert, paired with Jess Glynne’s popular tr