Did China Dismantle an Airbus A320 to Build the C919? What the Evidence Shows (and Doesn’t)
Allegations have circulated for years that, in the late 1990s or early 2000s, an Airbus A320 delivered to China “disappeared,”… Read More »
How a U.S. Government Shutdown Could Disrupt Airlines, Airports & Travelers
If U.S. congressional lawmakers fail to pass a spending package by October 1, the federal government could shut down—an event… Read More »
Nigeria Weighs Certification of China’s C919
Nigeria’s Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is considering certifying China’s COMAC C919 jet for domestic operations, signaling deepening aviation ties between… Read More »
SriLankan Reports Gains Under Five-Year Plan
SriLankan Airlines says its new five-year strategic plan is already delivering results, with passenger numbers and revenues rising in the… Read More »
FAAN Confirms All Nigerian Airports Insured
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed that all airports under its management are fully insured, addressing recent… Read More »
Russia Denied ICAO Council Seat as Organization Keeps Pilot Age Limit at 65
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has rejected two high-profile proposals during its 42nd General Assembly in Montreal, held from… Read More »
Japan Invests Billions in Hydrogen Aircraft Future
Japan is making a major push to lead the next era of aviation by investing heavily in hydrogen-powered aircraft research,… Read More »
India Re-Elected to ICAO Council for 2025-28
India has been re-elected to Part II of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council for the 2025–2028 term, reaffirming… Read More »
Navy Cannibalizes Jets and Subs for Spare Parts
A new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has revealed that Navy technicians are stripping parts from F/A-18… Read More »
Ray Dalio Warns of Dark Times Ahead
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio has issued a stark warning about the future of the United States and the United Kingdom,… Read More »
Runway Close Calls Boost Push for Cockpit Alerts
A series of recent runway close calls at U.S. airports is fueling momentum for wider adoption of new cockpit alert… Read More »
White House Values TikTok at $14 Billion
The White House has placed a $14 billion valuation on TikTok’s U.S. operations as President Donald Trump signed an executive… Read More »
Military Leaders Warn on New Pentagon Strategy
Senior U.S. military leaders are raising concerns over Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s forthcoming Pentagon strategy, highlighting growing tensions between the… Read More »
Saudi Arabia Deepens FAA and Boeing Ties to Boost Aviation Vision
Saudi Arabia’s plan to become a leading global aviation hub took a major step forward with a high-level U.S. visit… Read More »
TSA Aims for Seamless, Touchless Airport Screening by 2030
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is advancing plans to deliver a fully “seamless” travel experience by 2030, aiming to eliminate… Read More »
Tire Bank to Finalize Air Premia Stake by Q3 2025
Tire Bank is set to complete its acquisition of a 22% stake in South Korean hybrid carrier Air Premia by… Read More »
South Africa’s Airlink Defends Pricing Amid Tribunal Probe
South African carrier Airlink has defended itself against allegations of predatory pricing on the Johannesburg–Mthatha route, telling the Competition Tribunal… Read More »
Nigeria Urged to Back Flag Carrier Model
Nigerian aviation stakeholders are calling on the federal government to reconsider its approach to establishing a national airline, urging a… Read More »
Delta Replaces APU Engines on Airbus A320 Fleet to Address Toxic Fume Concerns
Delta Air Lines is undertaking a major maintenance program to replace auxiliary power units (APUs) on more than 300 of… Read More »
COMAC Cuts 2025 C919 Delivery Targets
China’s state-owned aircraft manufacturer COMAC has reportedly slashed its 2025 delivery target for the C919 narrowbody jet, reducing the goal… Read More »
Nigeria Considers Certifying China’s C919 Jet
Nigeria’s civil aviation authority is evaluating whether to certify China’s COMAC C919 aircraft for use by local carriers, a move… Read More »
Leaked Files Reveal How Western Sanctions Are Crippling Russia’s Aircraft Industry
Leaked internal documents from Russian aerospace firms show that Western sanctions are severely undermining the country’s ability to produce new… Read More »