FAA Delays Enforcement of Secondary Cockpit Barrier Rule Until 2026
The Federal Aviation Administration has postponed enforcement of a rule requiring secondary cockpit barriers on newly manufactured commercial aircraft. The… Read More »
Boeing’s $4.7 Billion Spirit AeroSystems Acquisition Clears UK Regulator
Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved Boeing’s $4.7 billion all-stock acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, opting not to pursue… Read More »
Air Canada Strike Ends: Flights to Resume Following Tentative Labor Agreement
Air Canada has reached a tentative agreement with the union representing its flight attendants, officially ending a three-day strike that… Read More »
Airbus and Shield AI Test Autonomous Flight on H145 Helicopter
Airbus US Space & Defense and Shield AI have completed their first joint autonomous flight test, advancing development of next-generation… Read More »
Virgin Atlantic Flight Attendant Pulled Off Plane for Alcohol Breach
A Virgin Atlantic flight attendant was removed from duty at London Heathrow Airport after arriving intoxicated at work, with tests… Read More »
Why Commercial Aircraft Can Withstand Lightning Strikes
Commercial aircraft are struck by lightning relatively frequently—approximately once or twice annually per aircraft—but are engineered to handle such events…. Read More »
ANA Retires Star Wars R2-D2 Boeing 787 After 10 Years
All Nippon Airways has officially retired its R2-D2-themed Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner after a decade of service. The aircraft was introduced… Read More »
Chris Sununu Named President and CEO of Airlines for America
Airlines for America (A4A), the trade association representing leading U.S. airlines, has appointed former New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu as… Read More »
Singapore Airlines Introduces Reusable Amenity Kits
Singapore Airlines has unveiled a new sustainability initiative with the introduction of reusable amenity kits, designed to encourage passengers to… Read More »
JetBlue Adds New Boston to Florida Flights in December
JetBlue is expanding its winter schedule with two new nonstop routes from Boston Logan International Airport to Florida, adding more… Read More »
South Africa’s Mango Airlines Set for Liquidation After Rescue Plan Fails
Mango Airlines, the low-cost subsidiary of South African Airways, is set for liquidation after its proposed rescue plan collapsed. The… Read More »
Condor Airlines Flight to Germany Catches Fire Mid-Air, Diverted to Italy
A Germany-bound Condor Airlines flight from Corfu, Greece, was forced to make an emergency landing in Brindisi, Italy, on August… Read More »
Southwest Cuts St. Louis Route, Adds Chicago Midway Flights
Southwest Airlines has announced upcoming network changes at Des Moines International Airport, including the end of service to St. Louis… Read More »
Delta 757-200 Jets Feature Delta One Luxury Seating
Delta Air Lines continues to highlight its Boeing 757-200 aircraft as a premium option for select transcontinental and international flights…. Read More »
US Law Orders Cancer Study in Military Pilots and Aircrews
A new law signed by President Donald Trump requires an independent study into cancer rates among military pilots and aircrews… Read More »
Canada’s PAL Airlines Granted $6.5M to Restore Connectivity
PAL Airlines has been awarded CAD9 million (USD6.5 million) in federal and provincial funding to restore regional air connectivity across… Read More »
Global Aviation Safety Report Shows Rise in Accidents and Fatalities in 2024
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has released its 2025 State of Global Aviation Safety report, revealing a troubling rise… Read More »
American Airlines, Pilots Clash Over Alaska’s Boeing 787 Routes
American Airlines is facing a growing dispute with its pilots’ union over plans to codeshare on new long-haul international routes… Read More »
Airbus Set to Overtake Boeing as Best-Selling Jet in Aviation History
Airbus is on the verge of surpassing Boeing to claim the title of the world’s best-selling aircraft family, marking a… Read More »
American Airlines Fires Flight Attendant Over Secret ‘Trips for Cash’ Scheme
American Airlines has fired a flight attendant after uncovering a black-market scheme in which crew members were allegedly selling coveted… Read More »
TSA Expands Touchless ID with Major US Airlines
The Transportation Security Administration is expanding its PreCheck Touchless ID program, allowing travelers to use facial recognition technology to move… Read More »
Allegiant Air Launches New Flights from Atlantic City
Allegiant Air has announced plans to begin service from Atlantic City International Airport by the end of the year, making… Read More »