Airbus Expands A320neo Production with New Assembly Lines in US, China
Airbus is expanding its global production footprint with the launch of two new final assembly lines (FALs) for the A320neo… Read More »
Worldwide Pilot Shortage Deepens as Airlines Raise Pay and Delay Retirements
Airlines worldwide are scrambling to fill cockpits as the global pilot shortage worsens, fueled by surging travel demand, early retirements,… Read More »
FAA NextGen Air Traffic Reform Delayed, Costs Surge Past $15B
The Federal Aviation Administration’s ambitious NextGen air traffic reform program, once envisioned as a revolutionary leap forward for U.S. aviation,… Read More »
Cold War Military Aircraft Auction in Wyoming Starts at Just $25
A rare and unusual auction is underway in northern Wyoming, where a collection of retired Cold War–era military aircraft is… Read More »
IATA Hosts World Passenger & Financial Symposium in Istanbul
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Geneva will hold the joint World Financial Symposium (WFS) and World Passenger Symposium… Read More »
Delta Regional Jets Collide at LaGuardia Airport, One Injured
Two Delta Air Lines regional jets were involved in a low-speed collision while taxiing at New York’s LaGuardia Airport on… Read More »
Royal Caribbean Ship Rescues 10 Off Mexico
Royal Caribbean’s Enchantment of the Seas carried out a dramatic rescue on Sunday, September 28, when it picked up ten… Read More »
FAA to Furlough 11,000 Employees as U.S. Government Shutdown Proceeds
The U.S. Transportation Department has warned that more than 11,000 employees at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)—nearly a quarter of… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Secures $475 Million Financing to Support Bankruptcy Restructuring
Spirit Airlines has secured up to $475 million in new financing from existing bondholders to keep operations running smoothly while… Read More »
Mexico Air Traffic Incidents Surge 31% in 2025, Safety Concerns Mount
Mexico’s aviation sector is under growing scrutiny after new government data revealed a sharp rise in air traffic incidents and… Read More »
NTSB: Distracted Controllers Caused Near-Crash at San Diego Airport
A private jet came within 100 feet of colliding with a Southwest Airlines plane on a San Diego runway in… Read More »
IATA Reports 4.6% Passenger Demand Growth in August
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Geneva released data for August 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: … Read More »
Japan Airlines Suspends 6 Pilots, Tightens Alcohol Safety Rules
Japan Airlines (JAL) is tightening its alcohol safety policies after repeated pilot drinking violations led to major delays and regulatory… Read More »
Lufthansa Group to Retire Older Widebody Aircraft Types by 2028
Lufthansa Group has unveiled a sweeping fleet modernization strategy that will see six widebody aircraft types retired by 2028 as… Read More »
IATA: Global Air Cargo Demand Rises 4.1% in August
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Geneva released data for August 2025 global air cargo markets showing: “Air cargo… Read More »
Did China Dismantle an Airbus A320 to Build the C919? What the Evidence Shows (and Doesn’t)
Allegations have circulated for years that, in the late 1990s or early 2000s, an Airbus A320 delivered to China “disappeared,”… Read More »
How a U.S. Government Shutdown Could Disrupt Airlines, Airports & Travelers
If U.S. congressional lawmakers fail to pass a spending package by October 1, the federal government could shut down—an event… Read More »
Boeing in Early Stages of Developing 737 Max Successor
Boeing is reportedly in the early stages of developing a new single-aisle jet that could eventually replace the 737 Max,… Read More »
United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER Diverts Back to London After In-Flight Vibrations
A United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER was forced to return to London Heathrow Airport on September 28, 2025, after the flight… Read More »
United Airlines Flight Returns to Paris After Bathroom Malfunction on Transatlantic Route
A United Airlines flight from Paris to Washington, D.C., was forced to make an unusual U-turn after takeoff when multiple… Read More »
Russia Denied ICAO Council Seat as Organization Keeps Pilot Age Limit at 65
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has rejected two high-profile proposals during its 42nd General Assembly in Montreal, held from… Read More »
Ryanair Confident on 737-10, Eyes Airbus Order
Ryanair is expressing confidence in Boeing’s ability to deliver its first 737 MAX 10 aircraft on schedule in early 2027,… Read More »