Man Who Tried to Stab Flight Attendant and Open Plane Door Released After Time Served
A Massachusetts man who attempted to open a plane’s emergency exit mid-flight and stabbed a flight attendant has been released… 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 »
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 »
Brisbane Airport Earns First-Ever IATA SeMS Security Certification
Brisbane Airport (BNE) has become the first airport in the world to earn the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Security… 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 »
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The United States has officially withdrawn its plan to impose an additional 40% tariff on civil aircraft and aerospace products… Read More »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 »
Gov’t Eyes Somali Airlines Revival with Two A320s in 2025
The Somali government has acquired two Airbus A320-200 aircraft as part of its plan to relaunch Somali Airlines by the… Read More »
Kazakhstan to Launch State-Backed Cargo Airline by 2026
Kazakhstan is set to launch a new national cargo-only airline in early 2026, aiming to position the country as a… Read More »
JetBlue, United Partnership Cleared by U.S. Transportation Department
JetBlue and United Airlines have received approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for their planned “Blue Sky” partnership,… Read More »
Riga Airport Targets New European and Long-Haul Routes
RIX Riga International Airport continues its upward trajectory, handling over 7.1 million passengers in 2024—a 7% increase over the previous… Read More »
Ontario Airport Finalizes First Independent Airline ULA Agreement
Ontario International Airport (ONT) in California has finalized its first independent use and land agreement (ULA) with airline partners, marking… Read More »
United and JetBlue Win DOT Approval for Blue Sky Deal
United Airlines and JetBlue have received official clearance from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to move forward with their… Read More »
DGCA Flags Major Pilot Training Gaps at Air India
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) uncovered serious safety and training lapses at Air India during a July 2025… Read More »
Somali Airlines Returns After 34-Year Hiatus
After more than three decades, Somali Airlines is preparing for a long-anticipated return to the skies. The government of Somalia… Read More »
Thai Airways Set to Resume Trading on August 4
Thai Airways International (THAI) will be relisted on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) on August 4, 2025, marking a… Read More »
Qatar’s Jet Gift to U.S. Sparks Legal, Ethical Debate
The U.S. Department of Defense has accepted a $400 million Boeing 747 VIP aircraft from Qatar as an “unconditional” gift… Read More »
FAA Flags Unapproved Titanium in Boeing 787 Ram Air Turbines
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking regulatory action after discovering that some Boeing 787 Dreamliner ram air turbine (RAT)… Read More »