Plane spotting is no longer a quiet pastime for aviation enthusiasts. Across the world, this hobby has taken off on social media, creating vibrant communities and inspiring thousands to look skyward. In Thiruvananthapuram, the steady rumble of aircraft over Ponnara Palam near Vallakkadavu has become more than background noise. It now draws groups of spotters, many of them young, eager to watch planes sweep across the sky. Some arrive with flight-tracking apps and cameras, whi

Photo Credits: The Independent Princess Anne got a taste of life in the cockpit during her official visit to Singapore, stepping into an Airbus A350 flight simulator for a virtual take-off.  During her tour of the Airbus Asia Training Centre, the largest Airbus flight crew training facility in the world, the Princess Royal settled into the pilot’s seat, sharing a light moment with the captain as he briefed her on safety. Despite the rumble of thunder outside, Anne was assured

For decades, flying cars were confined to futuristic cartoons and Hollywood blockbusters. Today, they are moving from imagination to reality, and governments worldwide are beginning to ask a critical question: how do you regulate a vehicle that can both drive on roads and fly through the skies?  In the United States, states such as New Hampshire and Minnesota have already passed what is informally known as the “Jetsons Law”, creating a legal category for “roadable aircraft”.

Photo Credits: BBC When most had begun surfing OTT platforms and testing new recipes to avoid boredom during the Covid lockdown, David Price came up with something that made him the talk of the town in his village near the outskirts of Carlisle.  A large tent could be seen in the garden of David Price, but contrary to expectations, he was not holding late-night parties. Instead, he was creating a replica of one of the most iconic pieces of British aviation history, the Spitfi

Photo Credits: The Flight Club A UK-based company called Apple Camping has come up with a very unique stay. After taking a retired Airbus A320 from Etihad Airlines and converting it into a fully equipped vacation rental, they have aptly named it the "Apple Air".  The pricing of the rental starts at 250 USD per night and has space for up to four guests. It is full of aviation touches, including working cabin doors, actual trolleys and original overhead lighting signage, combin

For more than a century, aviation has thrived on one constant: people. Aircraft have evolved, airports have expanded, and technology has transformed the cockpit, yet the industry still depends on a highly skilled global workforce. Today, as airlines, MROs, and aviation organisations navigate rapid growth and digital transformation, finding and supporting aviation talent has never been more critical.  The Rising Demand for Aviation Professionals  Across the world, demand for p