Philippine Airlines Takes Delivery of First Airbus A350-1000
Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, becoming the 10th airline worldwide to operate the largest variant… Read More »
airBaltic Cleared for 18% Rise in Staff Costs to Support Fleet Growth
Latvia’s government has approved a significant increase in personnel spending at airBaltic, allowing the national carrier to raise staff costs… Read More »
Pilot Declares Mayday After SpaceX Rocket Explosion Endangers Flights
A pilot declared “Mayday” after a SpaceX rocket explosion forced multiple passenger aircraft to fly through falling debris over the… Read More »
Emirates A380 Pilot Calls Out JFK ATC Over Unclear Taxi Instructions
An unusual and tense exchange between an Emirates Airbus A380 flight crew and air traffic controllers at New York’s John… Read More »
Guernsey Frees Blue Islands ATRs After Debt Settlement
Guernsey Ports has reached a settlement with the owners of two ATR aircraft previously operated by Blue Islands, clearing the… Read More »
Alaska Airlines Passenger Charged After Trying to Open Cabin Door Midflight
A passenger on an Alaska Airlines flight has been federally charged after allegedly attempting to open the aircraft’s cabin door during flight,… Read More »
FedEx Expects MD-11 Fleet Back in Service by Spring
FedEx expects its fleet of MD-11 freighters to return to service by spring following a temporary grounding prompted by heightened… Read More »
Why Spirit and Frontier Must Merge to Survive
Recent announcements involving Spirit Airlines, including fleet changes and new funding arrangements, have raised fresh questions about the carrier’s long-term… Read More »
Lufthansa to Block 787-9 Business Class Seat Sales Until 2026
Lufthansa does not expect to begin selling all business class seats on its Boeing 787-9 fleet until the second quarter… Read More »
Volaris and Viva Aerobus Agree to Merge in Mexico LCC Deal
Mexico’s two busiest airlines, Volaris and Viva Aerobus, have agreed to merge, creating a new low-cost airline group that would… Read More »
House Panel Backs Bill to Guarantee Air Traffic Controller Pay
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has unanimously approved bipartisan legislation designed to ensure air traffic controllers and other essential… Read More »
NASA and Boeing Test Longer, Thinner Wings to Boost Aircraft Efficiency
The commercial airliner of the future could look markedly different from today’s aircraft, featuring longer, thinner wings designed to deliver… Read More »
Cirrus Delivers 11,000th SR Series Aircraft Milestone
Cirrus has reached a major milestone with the delivery of its 11,000th SR Series aircraft, underscoring the company’s long-standing focus… Read More »
China Airlines Orders Five More Airbus A350-1000 Aircraft
China Airlines has placed a firm order for five additional Airbus A350-1000s, bringing its total commitments for the type to… Read More »
Army and FAA Admit Critical Failures in Deadly Mid‑Air Crash Near Reagan National Airport
The U.S. government has acknowledged multiple failures by Army pilots and an air traffic controller at Washington, D.C.’s Reagan National… Read More »
United’s Boeing 787 Fuels Long-Haul Growth Strategy
United Airlines is doubling down on its long-haul growth strategy with continued investment in the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, positioning the… Read More »
FAA Lost Up to 500 Air Traffic Controller Trainees During Shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration lost hundreds of air traffic controller trainees during the recent 43-day government shutdown, FAA chief Bryan… Read More »
Second Near Miss as Jet and US Military Aircraft Almost Collide
A private business jet narrowly avoided a midair collision with a United States Air Force refueling aircraft near Venezuela on… Read More »
EASA Orders Airbus A320neo Fuselage Panel Inspections After Defect Confirmed
EASA has issued its first formal regulatory action on a manufacturing defect affecting Airbus A320neo forward fuselage panels, confirming that… Read More »
U.S. Air Force Buying Two Lufthansa 747-8s to Support Air Force One Fleet
The U.S. Air Force is acquiring two Boeing 747-8i aircraft—reportedly from Lufthansa—for approximately $400 million to support the future presidential… Read More »
Malaysia Airlines targets 116 jets by 2035
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has unveiled a new long-term business strategy that sets out ambitious growth targets for Malaysia Airlines… Read More »
Cosmic Radiation Poses Rising Threat to Modern Aircraft Electronics
A recent aviation incident has put a spotlight on a growing but often overlooked risk: cosmic radiation interfering with aircraft… Read More »
Congress Must Prevent FAA Shutdowns From Threatening Air Safety
Before every takeoff and landing, pilots and air traffic controllers exchange a few words. Most of these communications are procedural… Read More »
Air Force Now Expects First New Air Force One Delivery in Mid-2028
The U.S. Air Force now expects Boeing to deliver the first of two next-generation Air Force One aircraft in mid-2028—a… Read More »
The Evolution of Aircraft Cabins: How Design, Comfort, and Innovation Took Flight
The evolution of aircraft cabins mirrors the evolution of air travel itself. What began as basic, utilitarian spaces designed simply… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Secures $50M Lifeline to Avoid Sudden Shutdown
Spirit Airlines secured up to $100 million in Chapter 11 bankruptcy financing. Under the amended debtor-in-possession (DIP) agreement, Spirit can… Read More »