The United States Air Force has issued a contract request for twelve spare engine cores to support its fleet of KC‑46A Pegasus aerial‑refueling and transport aircraft, the service disclosed in documents released Thursday. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
Aviation industry leaders and major travel advocacy groups are issuing a stark warning to Capitol Hill as a partial government shutdown threatens to collide with the peak spring break travel season. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
Egypt and Libya have signed a new aviation memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in airspace management, air safety oversight and operational coordination between the two neighboring countries. (airguide.info) More...
Airline pilots and flight crews rely on a range of coded phrases and subtle signals to communicate emergencies during a flight without alarming passengers. While frequent flyers may occasionally hear unusual terms or announcements, aviation experts say these words are often used internally by crew members to discreetly coordinate responses to medical or safety situations onboard. (airguide.info) More...
Holidaymakers on one of the first flights out of Abu Dhabi after the escalation of conflict in the Middle East have described the experience as surreal and frightening, as thousands of travelers struggled to leave the region amid widespread flight disruptions. (airguide.info) More...
Lufthansa’s iconic Boeing 747-8, known as the “Queen of the Skies,” has joined the airline’s special anniversary fleet with a striking new blue livery featuring an oversized crane logo to mark the carrier’s 100th founding anniversary. (airguide.info) More...
Israel said one of its F-35I “Adir” stealth fighters shot down an Iranian Air Force Yak-130 over Tehran on March 4, 2026, a claim that, if confirmed, would mark the first known air-to-air kill for the F-35. (www.aerotime.aero) More...
Kazakhstan’s national airline, Air Astana (KC), has placed an order for 25 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. The order comprises five A320neo and 20 A321neo aircraft. (www.airwaysmag.com) More...
Aviation enthusiasts and industry analysts focused their sights on the skies over Washington state this week as the first Boeing 737 MAX 10 destined for WestJet completed its maiden test flight. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
British Airways (BA) has hinted at a fleet-wide refurbishment of its Airbus A380 aircraft. The details of the new layout were briefly made public via a seat map on the airline’s official website before being retracted. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
A fierce verbal war has erupted between the two dominant carriers at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, as American Airlines officially condemned United Airlines' summer 2026 scheduling strategy as "nothing short of reckless" (aeroxplorer.com) More...
United Airlines has successfully concluded a high-stakes extraction operation to repatriate the final members of its flight crews who were caught in the crossfire of the rapidly escalating conflict in the Middle East. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
Global Positioning System (GPS) technology underpins modern aviation, enabling precise routing, tracking and time synchronization. But as concerns grow over GPS jamming and spoofing, a new alternative is gaining attention in aerospace: quantum navigation. (airguide.info) More...
Rolls-Royce is positioning its UltraFan 30 as a serious contender in the next-generation narrowbody engine competition, seeking strategic partners and government backing to re-enter a market long dominated by rivals. (airguide.info) More...
US and European regulators have ordered urgent inspections of certain Boeing 757 aircraft fitted with Aviation Partners Boeing scimitar blended winglets after multiple crack findings prompted swift regulatory action. (airguide.info) More...
Limited commercial flights out of the Middle East resumed on Monday Mar. 2, but hundreds of thousands of travelers remain stranded at key aviation hubs after U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran triggered widespread airspace closures and mass cancellations. (airguide.info) More...
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) affecting all US-registered Boeing 737 Max aircraft following reports of uncontrolled cockpit and cabin overheating during flight. The directive, issued on February 24 and effective immediately, applies to 737 Max 8, Max 9, and Max 8-200 variants, covering 771 aircraft on the US registry. (airguide.info) More...
Ryanair left 89 passengers stranded at César Manrique–Lanzarote Airport on Wednesday after lengthy queues at passport control prevented them from reaching the gate in time for their flight to Bristol. (www.aviation24.be) More...
Deucalion Aviation, a global aviation investment and asset‑management platform, announced on Tuesday that it has acquired three Airbus A330 aircraft currently leased to Spanish carrier Wamos Air. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D‑Conn.) on Tuesday sent a formal request to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) seeking a legal opinion on the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) recent acquisition of six Boeing 737 aircraft, including a $70 million luxury jet designated for use by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
Tens of thousands of airline passengers remain stranded across the Gulf region following the sudden closure of major aviation hubs last weekend, but for those with the financial means, the price of an exit has reached unprecedented heights. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
A United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner was forced to make an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) after a reported engine fire shortly after departure, triggering a runway return, passenger evacuation and temporary flight delays. (airguide.info) More...
Airline pilots flying over the Middle East feared an Iranian ballistic missile may have been fired in their direction after witnessing multiple launches during a commercial flight, amid escalating regional tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. (airguide.info) More...
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an emergency order revoking the Air Carrier Certificate of StarFlite Aviation of Houston. (airguide.info) More...
Hermeus, an Atlanta-based aerospace startup backed by venture capital, announced Monday that its latest prototype, the Quarterhorse Mk 2.1, has completed a maiden flight. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
Starting in 2029, British Airways plans to phase out its Gatwick-based Boeing 777-200ERs in favor of newer Boeing 787-10s. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
The Qantas Boeing 747SP was a rare aircraft, with the Australian airline ordering just two examples. They were originally slated for services to Wellington, New Zealand due to that airports short runway. The first aircraft was delivered on 23 January 1981. During that flight, Boeing gave out a brochure to the staff on board, and in it are some excellent pictures. Qantas Boeing 747SP Interior First thing to note is that some Boeing 747SP operators, including Qantas, opted for the longitudinal… (boardingarea.com) More...
Nearly six years ago, I wrote a post outlining how FlightAware was embarking on a journey to implement Site Reliability Engineering. The post focused on the transformation of our incident response processes to bring structure to the response as well as implement effective postmortems. Today, I can happily state that we continue leveraging these processes and they have served us well. While there are occasional hiccups and incidents, we have learned and improved as a result of these processes.… (flightaware.engineering) More...
Flights out of Dubai & Abu Dhabi begin to restart, with the likes of Emirates, flydubai and Etihad Airways starting slowly following regional tensions. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
An American Eagle service operating for American Airlines was evacuated at Pensacola after landing when haze was reported inside the cabin. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
In United Airlines' update contract of carriage, they are cracking down problematic issues like playing audio without headphones, viewing offensive content and video calling. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
The Federal Aviation Administration plans to ask airlines to reduce flights at O’Hare International Airport this summer, citing concerns that current schedules could exceed airport capacity and strain safety systems. (airguide.info) More...
The U.S. military has suffered multiple aircraft losses due to friendly fire as fighting with Iran entered its third day, underscoring the escalating intensity and complexity of the regional conflict. (airguide.info) More...
Air Canada’s first Airbus A321XLR has completed its inaugural flight, marking a key milestone in the flag carrier’s plan to expand several overseas routes year-round. (skiesmag.com) More...
Cargo airlines are dropping flights and airports remain closed in the Arab Gulf region, which is hurting air cargo flows. (www.freightwaves.com) More...
The US Supreme Court has declined to hear a case brought by Boeing, in which the company requested blocking a Southwest Airlines Pilot Association’s (SWAPA) lawsuit over inadequate training for the B737 MAX (www.ch-aviation.com) More...
The latest escalation between the United States and Iran has delivered one of the most acute operational shocks the Middle East’s major carriers have faced since the pandemic. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
A major escalation in the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has triggered unprecedented airspace closures and travel disruptions across the Middle East and beyond, stranding tens of thousands of passengers and forcing airlines to cancel or reroute flights. (airguide.info) More...
Earlier this week, February 27th 2026, Delta Air Lines announced it was exercising its purchase options for an additional 34 Airbus A321NEO aircraft as part of its long term fleet modernization strategy. The new airframes from the latest order are expected to be delivered starting in 2029. Delta also announced its newest A321NEO sub fleet, the 3NP. Originally distended for the transcon configuration with 16 lay flat Delta One seats, 12 Premium select, 54 comfort plus and 66 main economy, some… (www.youtube.com) More...
Single Air, an Authorized Pilatus Center, handed over its first PC‑12 PRO to a Mexican customer recently, bringing the latest iteration of the Swiss-made turboprop to the country’s aviation market. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
Delta Air Lines is advancing its long-term fleet modernization strategy by exercising options for 34 additional Airbus A321neo aircraft, reinforcing the A321neo’s role as a pillar of Delta’s next generation narrowbody fleet. Deliveries from this order are scheduled to arrive in Delta’s fleet beginning in 2029. "The A321neo has proven to be an exceptional aircraft for Delta, delivering industry-leading efficiency while offering the premium experience our customers value,” said Kristen Bojko,… (news.delta.com) More...
The wife of one of the pilots killed in the 2025 crash of a UPS aircraft near Louisville, Kentucky, has filed a lawsuit against the airplane’s manufacturers including Boeing and General Electric. (cbsaustin.com) More...
Passengers aboard British Airways flight BA123 to Doha experienced an unexpected round-trip after their aircraft was forced to turn back. (airlive.net) More...
