In Bangladesh, turning the dream of becoming a pilot into reality is particularly difficult.

Corrects to say the August China MAX deliveries were highest since December 2018, not December 2019, with error due to incorrect information from Boeing. Headline has been corrected, along with story

Proposes budget; operators welcome the move

The inspection and monitoring of flight operations of carriers, especially Biman, is hindered by “government involvement”, the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has found during a recent inspection.

Southeast Asia is becoming a hot property, with private and public players competing for an expanding market.

The Aviation Operators Association of Bangladesh (AOAB) demanded withdrawal of four types of taxes

Despite having a fleet of 21 modern aeroplanes, the largest in its history, Biman has spread its wings to just three new destinations in the last five years.

Local airlines will face a severe blow and lose global competitiveness due to the unprecedented increase in jet fuel prices in the domestic market yet again.

Jet fuel price has gone up again – the 14th price hike in 18 months – dealing a severe blow to the already struggling aviation industry.

One of the people on board the EgyptAir flight almost did not make the trip after losing his passport last week, his friends tell media in France.

Malaysian Airlines chief executive Christoph Mueller has resigned after less than one year of leading the carrier's reorganising efforts.

Two planes collide at an airport in Indonesia's capital Jakarta, resulting in a wing bursting into flames.

Seven people have died after a small private plane crashed on an island off the east coast of Quebec.

Australian officials say they believe they are searching in the right area for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

Meghdoot, a brand new Boeing 737-800 aircraft, is to join the fleet of Biman Bangladesh Airlines.

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has described claims that militants linked to Islamic State (IS) brought down a Russian airliner as "propaganda".

International investigators conclude that Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 is shot down by a Russian-made BUK missile fired from rebel-held eastern Ukraine, a Dutch paper says.

Australia says it is encouraged by UN Security Council support for an international criminal tribunal into last year's MH17 crash.

Australia says it is encouraged by UN Security Council support for an international criminal tribunal into last year's MH17 crash.

A solar-powered plane, Solar Impulse has started its second bid at a record-breaking flight across the Pacific Ocean.