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 »
South Korea Offers $190,000 in Tax Rebates to Base 24 Aircraft
South Korea’s Gangseo-gu district has finalized its 2025 subsidy program aimed at encouraging airlines to register and base aircraft locally,… Read More »
Spirit and Frontier Revive Merger Talks Amid Restructuring Pressure
Spirit Aviation Holdings, the parent company of Spirit Airlines, is reportedly back in merger discussions with Frontier Airlines Holdings, renewing… Read More »
Denver Rejects Key Lime Air Lease Over ICE Deportation Flights
The Denver City Council has voted to deny a proposed ground space lease at Denver International Airport to regional carrier… Read More »
BAE Systems to Cut Air Astana Stake by Nearly Half
BAE Systems has announced plans to significantly reduce its shareholding in Air Astana by selling global depositary receipts representing approximately… Read More »
Aid Plane Operated by Samaritan’s Purse Hijacked During Africa Mission
A small aircraft operated by a North Carolina–based humanitarian organization was hijacked this week while delivering medical supplies in Africa,… 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 »
Kenya Airways Plans Accra Base With Three Embraer E190 Jets
Kenya Airways is moving forward with plans to establish an aircraft base in Accra as part of a broader strategy… Read More »