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 »
Space Force targets boost-phase missile defense from space
The U.S. Space Force is seeking advanced technologies to enable space-based interceptors capable of destroying ballistic missiles during their boost… Read More »
Congress Must Prevent FAA Shutdowns From Threatening Air Safety
Before every takeoff and landing, pilots and air traffic controllers exchange a few words. Most of these communications are procedural… Read More »
Air Force Now Expects First New Air Force One Delivery in Mid-2028
The U.S. Air Force now expects Boeing to deliver the first of two next-generation Air Force One aircraft in mid-2028—a… Read More »
New York Court Throws Out Wheels Up Suit Against flyExclusive
The Supreme Court of the State of New York has dismissed a lawsuit filed by private aviation company Wheels Up… Read More »
ECOWAS to Cut Airfare Taxes Across West Africa From 2026
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced sweeping reforms aimed at reducing the high cost of air… Read More »
Spirit Airlines Secures $50M Lifeline to Avoid Sudden Shutdown
Spirit Airlines secured up to $100 million in Chapter 11 bankruptcy financing. Under the amended debtor-in-possession (DIP) agreement, Spirit can… Read More »
Pegasus Airlines Sets Up Dutch Unit for Smartwings Acquisition
Turkey’s Pegasus Airlines has established a Dutch subsidiary as part of its planned acquisition of Smartwings, the Czech carrier, advancing… Read More »