Where and When Lightning Strikes Aircraft
Lightning remains one of the most unpredictable hazards in aviation, often striking in conditions pilots do not consider threatening. A… Read More »
New GPS Anti-Jamming and Anti-Spoofing System Unveiled for Civil Aircraft
Fokker Services Group (FSG) has unveiled a new GPS anti-jamming and anti-spoofing solution for civil aircraft at the Dubai Airshow, addressing the rising… Read More »
Senate to Hold Hearing on Shutdown’s Impact on U.S. Aviation Safety
A Senate subcommittee will convene next week to examine how the recent 43-day government shutdown disrupted aviation safety and operations… Read More »
Pilots Skipped Test Pilot Before Deadly Michigan Business Jet Crash
The pilots of a business jet that crashed in Michigan last month chose to perform a high-risk test flight themselves… Read More »
Why U.S. Air Travel Could Take Years to Recover from the Government Shutdown
Even as lawmakers inch closer to ending the government shutdown, the impact on U.S. air travel may last far longer… Read More »
FAA Suspends Most Private Jet Flights at 12 Major U.S. Airports Amid Shutdown
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered an immediate halt to nearly all private jet operations at 12 of the… Read More »
SERE Holdings Acquires Woodgate Aviation to Form New Group
SERE Holdings, the parent company of Northern Ireland-based air ambulance and executive jet charter operator 247 Aviation (EMC, Belfast City),… Read More »
Bombardier Sets Industry Record with Global 8000’s 2,691-Foot Cabin Altitude
Bombardier has unveiled another milestone for its upcoming Global 8000 business jet, reducing its cabin altitude to an industry-low 2,691… Read More »
U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Belavia and Government Aircraft
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has officially removed Belarusian flag carrier Belavia (B2, Minsk National) from its… Read More »
Beta Technologies Valued at $7.4 Billion in NYSE Debut
Electric aircraft manufacturer Beta Technologies made its highly anticipated debut on the New York Stock Exchange on November 4, 2025,… Read More »
MIT Develops Lightning-Prediction Tool to Protect Future Aircraft Designs
More than 70 aircraft are struck by lightning every day, yet passengers rarely notice thanks to advanced lightning-protection systems. These… Read More »
Kenai Aviation Halts Flights Amid Mounting Post-COVID Debt
Kenai Aviation (KNW, Kenai) has suspended all flight operations as of November 3, 2025, citing unsustainable debt accumulated during the… Read More »
NYC Air Traffic Control Crisis: 80% Absenteeism Fuels Nationwide Flight Delays
A staffing crisis in the U.S. air traffic control system has sparked widespread travel disruptions, with the New York City… Read More »
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Threatens Pre-Thanksgiving U.S. Flight Grounding
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, currently serving as NASA’s interim administrator, has issued a stark warning: all U.S. commercial flights may… Read More »
Private Jet Owners Lease Engines Amid Ongoing Supply Delays
Some private jet owners are turning supply chain challenges into an opportunity by leasing their jet engines to other aircraft… Read More »
FAA Recalls Aircraft Inspectors from Furlough as Shutdown Strains Aviation Safety
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has begun recalling aircraft inspectors from furloughs to keep essential aviation safety operations running during… Read More »
Samaritan’s Purse Launches First Boeing 767-300 Freighter
Samaritan’s Purse (NSP) has introduced its first Boeing 767-300ERF into service, marking a major milestone for the humanitarian organization’s global… Read More »
Lockheed Martin & NASA’s X-59 Completes First Flight, Launching Quiet Supersonic Revolution
The X-59 “QueSST” demonstrator — developed by NASA in partnership with Lockheed Martin — has successfully completed its first test… Read More »
Embraer Warns US Tariffs Could Impact Aircraft Orders
Embraer (EMB, São José dos Campos U.E. Stumpf International) has warned that continued U.S. import tariffs could threaten future aircraft… Read More »
Flights to LAX Temporarily Halted Amid Air Traffic Staff Shortage
Flights bound for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) were temporarily halted on Sunday due to a staffing shortage at a… Read More »
Fiji Airways Pursues $1.4 Million Lawsuit Over Israel Charter
Fiji Airways (FJ, Nadi) is moving closer to recovering FJD 3.16 million (USD 1.4 million) in unpaid charter fees after… Read More »
Over 8,000 U.S. Flights Delayed Amid Air Traffic Staff Shortages
More than 8,000 flights across the United States were delayed on Sunday as air traffic controller absences continued to disrupt… Read More »
Metrojet Gains Cayman Islands AOC with Gulfstream G650
Metrojet (Cayman Islands), an affiliate of Metrojet (Hong Kong) based at Hong Kong International Airport, has secured an air operator’s… Read More »
Boeing Business Jet 777: The Ultimate in Private Jet Luxury and Global Range
The Boeing Business Jet 777 (BBJ) represents the pinnacle of private aviation, combining exceptional range, unmatched cabin space, and extraordinary… Read More »
Air Traffic Controllers Take Second Jobs to Survive Amid U.S. Government Shutdown
As the U.S. government shutdown enters its third week, air traffic controllers—deemed essential workers—are being forced to take on second… Read More »
Flexjet Seeks Up to $1.2B in Engine Delay Lawsuit Against Honeywell
Flexjet could receive as much as USD1.2 billion in damages if it prevails in an ongoing lawsuit against Honeywell International,… Read More »