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 »
New Jersey Flight Instructor Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter After Fatal 2022 Crash
A New Jersey man who continued to teach flight lessons after losing his certification has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter… Read More »
Honeywell Predicts Record Business Jet Deliveries Through 2035
Honeywell has released its 34th annual Global Business Aviation Outlook, forecasting a record decade for new business jet deliveries. The… Read More »
Flyte Considers Acquiring Verijet Aircraft and Assets After Bankruptcy
US-based business aviation platform Flyte is evaluating the purchase of aircraft and additional assets from Verijet, the now-bankrupt Part 135… Read More »
US to Acquire Two Gulfstream G700 Jets for Coast Guard Fleet
The US Department of Homeland Security has awarded a USD172.2 million sole-source contract to Gulfstream Aerospace to purchase two G700… Read More »
Century Aviation Plans C408 Air Taxi Services in Ghana
Ghana-based helicopter operator Century Aviation has revealed plans to expand into fixed-wing operations with scheduled air taxi and cargo services… Read More »
U.S. Senators Reach Bipartisan Deal on Major Aviation Safety Reform
In response to a tragic mid-air collision earlier this year that claimed 67 lives, U.S. lawmakers have reached a bipartisan… Read More »
Consultant Urges Embraer to Enter Large-Cabin Jet Market Amid Growth Potential
Embraer is under renewed pressure to expand its business jet portfolio into the large-cabin segment, as industry experts argue the… Read More »
Government Shutdown Exposes Deep Cracks in U.S. Aviation System
The ongoing U.S. government shutdown is once again exposing the fragility of the nation’s aviation system, as staffing shortages and… Read More »
European Air Accident Deaths Fall by 30 in 2024
Fatalities from air accidents involving EU-registered aircraft dropped significantly in 2024, with 91 deaths recorded across the European Union—30 fewer… Read More »
Boeing Launches 747-8 VIP Turnkey Service for Ultimate Private Jet
The “Queen of the Skies” is returning in grand style. Boeing Business Jets has unveiled a new turnkey service for… Read More »
London Court Grounds Lumiwings’ Last Jet Over Lease Dispute
Lumiwings has been left without any active aircraft after a London court ordered the Greek-Italian carrier to return its only… Read More »
Electric Planes Are Finally Flying Without Fuel—and Changing Air Travel
In a groundbreaking shift for aviation, electric aircraft are now taking to the skies—ushering in a new era of cleaner,… Read More »