FAA and NTSB Tensions Rise Over Deadly Mid-Air Collision Probe
A highly public investigation into a fatal mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport has exposed growing tensions between the National… Read More »
Turkey May Ban Power Banks on Flights After Fire Risk Incident
Turkey is considering a ban on portable chargers, or power banks, on flights due to increasing safety concerns, according to… Read More »
Turkish Airlines Nears Air Europa Deal as KLM Exits Talks
Turkish Airlines is reportedly close to finalizing an investment deal in Spain’s Air Europa, positioning itself as the leading candidate… Read More »
Manila Airport Delays Ban on Turboprop Flights to March 2026
The Manila Slot Coordination Committee (MSCC) has delayed the deadline for ending turboprop operations at Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport,… Read More »
Avelo Plans Fleet Growth Despite Leaving West Coast Base
Avelo Airlines plans to expand its fleet even as it prepares to close its Burbank, California base on December 2…. Read More »
Boeing Targets 737 Max Output Boost Every Six Months
Boeing plans to begin talks with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on raising monthly Boeing 737 MAX production from… Read More »
Iberia Flight Attendant Treated After Smoke Inhalation in Mid-Air Bird Strike Incident
Iberia flight IB 579 from Madrid to Paris suffered a dramatic bird strike shortly after takeoff, forcing an emergency return to… Read More »
Boeing Defense Workers Strike Over Contract Dispute
Over 3,200 Boeing defense workers began striking on August 4, 2025, after rejecting the company’s latest contract offer, halting production… Read More »
Russia Seeks ACMI Deal with Ethiopian Airlines Amid Jet Shortage
Russia is seeking to secure an ACMI (wet lease) agreement with Ethiopian Airlines as part of broader aviation cooperation, according… Read More »
Air Incheon Becomes AirZeta After Asiana Freighter Deal
South Korea’s Air Incheon has officially rebranded as AirZeta following the acquisition of Asiana Airlines’ dedicated freighter business, completed on… Read More »
All Nippon Airways Finalizes Nippon Cargo Airlines Takeover
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has officially completed its acquisition of Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA), taking control of 15 Boeing 747… Read More »
Why Lufthansa Still Flies 747‑8s: Strategy, Economics & Prestige
During a recent flight from Miami to Frankfurt aboard a Lufthansa Boeing 747-8, I was struck by the number of… Read More »
Boeing 777-9 Gains FAA Approval, Nears Certification Milestone
After years of delays, Boeing’s long-awaited 777-9—the flagship of the 777X family—has received FAA approval to advance into a new… Read More »
flyv Taps Flyellow for September 2025 Launch in Germany
Germany’s virtual carrier flyv has confirmed that Flyellow, a German AOC holder, will operate its on-demand and charter services under… Read More »
FAA Fails to Fix Ongoing SkyWest Maintenance Issues, Audit Finds
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has failed to fully resolve long-standing maintenance issues at SkyWest Airlines that FAA inspectors warned… Read More »
Flight Attendants Sue Boeing Over 737-9 Max Panel Blowout Incident
Four Alaska Airlines flight attendants have filed separate lawsuits against Boeing over the mid-air panel blowout incident involving a 737-9… Read More »
Vueling to Add 50 Boeing 737 Max Jets to Its Fleet Starting in 2026
Vueling, the low-cost carrier owned by International Airlines Group (IAG), will operate the 50 Boeing 737 Max aircraft ordered by… Read More »
Flight Attendant Sues Delta, Blames ‘Inexperienced Pilot’ for Toronto Crash
A flight attendant who was hailed for her bravery during a fiery Delta plane crash earlier this year is now… Read More »
Virgin Australia Rejects Rex Deal Over Aging Fleet Costs
Virgin Australia has ruled out acquiring Rex – Regional Express due to the high costs associated with renewing the regional… Read More »
Malaysian Airlines Show Interest in China’s C919 Jet
Malaysia’s Transport Minister Anthony Loke has confirmed growing interest from local carriers in China’s C919 passenger jet as Southeast Asia’s… Read More »
Rolls-Royce Profits Jump 50% on Jet Engine and AI Demand
Rolls-Royce has reported a sharp rise in profits, driven by surging demand for jet engines and power systems for AI… Read More »
Etihad Airways Marks Record Month for Aircraft Deliveries
Etihad Airways has recorded the busiest month for aircraft deliveries in its 22-year history, receiving five new aircraft in July… Read More »
NTSB Probes Altitude Error in Deadly DCA Midair Collision
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has opened three days of hearings into the January 29 midair collision over Washington,… Read More »
U.S. Drops Extra Tariffs on Embraer Aircraft from Brazil
The United States has officially withdrawn its plan to impose an additional 40% tariff on civil aircraft and aerospace products… Read More »
Madagascar Fires Transport Minister Over Iran Jet Scandal
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has dismissed Transport and Meteorology Minister Valéry Ramonjavelo over a scandal involving five Malagasy-registered Boeing 777-200ERs… Read More »
ITA Airways Plans Long-Haul Growth Through 2030
ITA Airways is planning to expand its long-haul network under a new five-year business strategy that runs through 2030. The… Read More »