Pilot Declares Mayday After SpaceX Rocket Explosion Endangers Flights
A pilot declared “Mayday” after a SpaceX rocket explosion forced multiple passenger aircraft to fly through falling debris over the… Read More »
Pentagon Struggles to Turn AI Ambitions Into Operational Power
The US Department of Defense has made clear that artificial intelligence will be central to future military power, yet translating… Read More »
Northrop Grumman Returns B-2 Bomber to Service at Lower Cost
Northrop Grumman has successfully returned a damaged B-2 Spirit stealth bomber to operational service with the US Air Force, following… Read More »
Emirates A380 Pilot Calls Out JFK ATC Over Unclear Taxi Instructions
An unusual and tense exchange between an Emirates Airbus A380 flight crew and air traffic controllers at New York’s John… Read More »
Why Spirit and Frontier Must Merge to Survive
Recent announcements involving Spirit Airlines, including fleet changes and new funding arrangements, have raised fresh questions about the carrier’s long-term… Read More »
Volaris and Viva Aerobus Agree to Merge in Mexico LCC Deal
Mexico’s two busiest airlines, Volaris and Viva Aerobus, have agreed to merge, creating a new low-cost airline group that would… Read More »
House Panel Backs Bill to Guarantee Air Traffic Controller Pay
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has unanimously approved bipartisan legislation designed to ensure air traffic controllers and other essential… Read More »
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 »
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 »
Ado-Ekiti Airport Launches First Commercial Flights in Nigeria
Ado-Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport has officially entered commercial service, marking a significant milestone for aviation development in southwestern Nigeria…. 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 »
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 »
Windsor Airport Set for Record-Busy Travel Year
Windsor International Airport (YQG) is on track for one of the busiest travel years in its history, as passenger demand… Read More »
Memphis Airport Renaming Awaits FAA Approval
A proposal to rename Memphis International Airport in honor of the late FedEx founder has entered its next formal phase,… 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 »
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 »