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 »
Northrop Grumman Returns B-2 Bomber to Service at Lower Cost
Northrop Grumman has successfully returned a damaged B-2 Spirit stealth bomber to operational service with the US Air Force, following… 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 »
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 »
Probe Launched After Laser Incidents Target US F-16 Pilots in Germany
German authorities have launched a criminal investigation after U.S. Air Force pilots reported multiple laser incidents while approaching Spangdahlem Air… 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 »
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 »
Pakistan Moves to Sell Up to 100% of Pakistan International Airlines
Pakistan’s government has agreed in principle to fully divest its stake in Pakistan International Airlines, responding to demands from prospective… 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 »
Apollo Explores $12bn Sale of Atlas Air Cargo Carrier
Apollo Global Management is reportedly considering a potential sale of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, the US-based cargo airline operator, in… Read More »
Elliott Cuts Southwest Stake but Remains Key Shareholder
Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has reduced its ownership stake in Southwest Airlines, trimming its holding to 13.1% after playing… 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 »
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 »
Trump Signs $901B NDAA, Sets Record U.S. Defense Spending for 2026
Donald Trump has signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the 2026 financial year into law, authorising a record… 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 »
EBAA Sets New Dates and Pricing Strategy for EBACE 2026
The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has announced updated dates and a revised pricing structure for EBACE26, reinforcing its commitment… 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 »