American Airlines is strategically deploying the new Flagship Suite on premium transatlantic routes. Only select Boeing 787-9P aircraft have received the cabin reconfiguration thus far. (siyatra.com) More...
A heavily intoxicated airline passenger who repeatedly bit a flight attendant and caused chaos on a JetBlue flight from New York to Detroit has avoided jail time after pleading guilty to interfering with flight crew members, a serious federal offense that can carry a sentence of up to 20 years in prison. (airguide.info) More...
Southwest Airlines flight attendants are voicing frustration over a newly implemented company policy that restricts access to cabin jumpseats only to pilots and flight attendants, eliminating the option for other employees to use those seats when flights are full. (airguide.info) More...
Cathay Pacific is offering a business-class return ticket between Sydney and London priced at nearly £20,000 as travelers seek flight routes that avoid the increasingly volatile airspace across the Middle East. The unusually high fare reflects both surging demand and reduced route options as geopolitical tensions disrupt key aviation corridors. (airguide.info) More...
Flight from Hyderabad with 138 people lands abruptly forcing runway closure for hours as regulator begins probe and passengers report sudden drop before touchdown (www.telegraphindia.com) More...
Brazil’s GOL Linhas Aéreas has announced new non-stop flights between Rio de Janeiro's RIOgaleão International Airport and Orlando International Airport. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed that a KC‑135 Stratotanker, an aerial refueling aircraft, was lost in western Iraq during the ongoing Operation Epic Fury. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
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Lufthansa pilots are walking off the job for 48 hours, but the in-house cargo airline is only cancelling less than 20% of its freighter flights. (www.freightwaves.com) More...
Low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines finds itself under the regulatory microscope this week as the FAA proposed a $65,000 civil penalty for systemic failures in its drug and alcohol testing program. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
German air‑rescue provider DRF Luftrettung and Airbus Helicopters announced on Wednesday that the operator has placed an order for four additional H145 rotorcraft. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
Pegasus Elite Aviation, a Los Angeles-based private jet operator, announced the arrival of its latest aircraft, a Gulfstream G650 bearing the registration N928DJ. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
Federal aviation safety officials have launched an investigation into a high-speed runway incident at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) that left an American Eagle regional jet with a gaping hole in its nose. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
An Air India Express Boeing 737 MAX 8 hard landing at Phuket resulted in significant damage to the nose gear and wrinkling of the air frame. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
Boeing has temporarily halted deliveries of its 737 Max aircraft on Mar. 10 after discovering wiring damage on an unspecified number of jets awaiting delivery, prompting inspections and repair work before the planes can be handed over to airline customers. (airguide.info) More...
Tensions in the Middle East intensified Wednesday Mar. 11 as Iran launched attacks across the Persian Gulf, targeting commercial shipping and striking near Dubai International Airport while Israeli and U.S. airstrikes continued against Iranian targets. (airguide.info) More...
Africa recorded the highest aviation accident rate in the world in 2025 despite a decline in the total number of crashes, according to the International Air Transport Association’s latest Annual Safety Report. The continent reported seven accidents involving African operators in 2025, down from 11 in 2024. (airguide.info) More...
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited has reported progress in the production of its new De Havilland Canadair 515 (DHC-515) amphibious firefighting aircraft, currently being built at manufacturing facilities in Calgary and elsewhere in Canada. (www.aviation24.be) More...
The acquisition of new E-7 Wedgetail radar aircraft by the Air Force may not be completely dead, according to contract documents released Tuesday. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
More than 400 customers, partners and aviation executives gathered in a production hall at Dassault Aviation’s Bordeaux‑Mérignac facility on Tuesday to watch the company unveil the Falcon 10X, a business jet the manufacturer says is its most ambitious platform to date. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
The NTSB released a preliminary report on the fatal crash of N10KJ (Challenger 650) on takeoff from Bangor, Maine in January. "Following the anti-icing application, the airplane sat for 4 minutes 51 seconds before it taxied from the deice pad at 1935:46. At that time, about 8 minutes 3 seconds had elapsed since the start of the anti-icing application. According to a preliminary review of the cockpit voice recorder (CVR), the flight crew discussed holdover times during the taxi to runway 33.… (ntsb-reports.com) More...
Spirit Airlines is recalling approximately 500 furloughed pilots as higher-than-expected attrition pressures staffing levels while the carrier prepares to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. (airguide.info) More...
CDB Aviation has signed lease agreements for five Airbus A321neo (A321-271NX) aircraft with LATAM Airlines Group, reinforcing the Latin American carrier’s narrowbody fleet modernization strategy. (airguide.info) More...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Geneva released its 2025 Annual Safety Report demonstrating a solid year of safety performance. Flying is the safest form of long-distance travel. Accidents are extremely rare and each one reminds us to be even more focused on continuous improvement through global standards and collaboration guided by safety data. (airguide.info) More...
Contour Airlines announced Monday that it will expand its flight schedule at Canyonlands Regional Airport (CNY) for April and May, adding 19 weekly flights to and from the popular mountain town hub. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
Governor Maura Healey is demanding that Signature Aviation end its role in facilitating deportation flights for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from Hanscom Field Airport in Massachusetts. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
The 2026 Formula 1 season is set to usher in one of the most significant regulatory overhauls in modern F1 history, with the opening round at the Australian Grand Prix on March 8, 2026, marking the start of a new technical era. F1 technology and engenineering has deep roots in aviation. (airguide.info) More...
As geopolitical tensions rise following U.S. and Israeli combat operations in Iran, travel security experts say ordinary travelers should adopt a more cautious mindset when traveling abroad. Two former CIA officers are sharing practical advice drawn from intelligence training to help people stay safe in uncertain environments. (airguide.info) More...
Delta Air Lines could face a significant FAA penalty following widespread delays and extended tarmac holds at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport after severe storms disrupted operations on Mar. 6. (airguide.info) More...
Four months after the fatal crash of UPS Flight 2976 in Louisville on November 4, 2025, UPS is working to transition nearly 300 pilots back into active service following the retirement of its McDonnell Douglas MD-11 fleet. (airguide.info) More...
Meet the newest X-plane: the X-76, DARPA’s new experimental aircraft that could transform military aviation with jet-like speeds and the ability to operate without runways. (avgeekery.com) More...
Air travel across the Middle East remains highly volatile after the escalation that began on February 28, 2026, following US and Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent Iranian retaliation. Although portions of Gulf airspace have partially reopened, flight schedules continue to shift with ongoing cancellations, rerouting and strict capacity controls disrupting global traffic flows. In response, governments have launched large-scale evacuation and charter operations to assist an estimated 100,000… (airguide.info) More...
A potential security threat resulted in the partial and subsequent full evacuation of Kansas City International Airport (MCI) earlier today, March 8. The incident disrupted flight operations, diverted ground traffic, and required the coordination of local and federal law enforcement agencies. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
The Kansas City Aviation Department is "aware of a situation" at Kansas City International Airport. A department spokesperson told KSHB 41 they were first notified of the incident in the 11 a.m. hour Sunday. "As a precaution, the department has evacuated sections of the Airport Terminal," the spokesperson shared in a statement. Jonathan Stein shared a video with KSHB 41 of travelers evacuating onto the tarmac. (www.kshb.com) More...
In a landmark move for Brazilian aviation, GOL Linhas Aéreas has officially announced the launch of its first-ever long-haul route, signaling a robust new phase in the airline's international expansion strategy. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
The Air Mobility Command Museum at Dover Air Force Base, Del., is seeking a qualified contractor for comprehensive corrosion control and repainting of five of its most iconic static‑display aircraft. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
A Boeing 787 Dreamliner operated by American Airlines was grounded in Spain on February 3, 2026, due to an incident that reportedly damaged its nose gear. (www.msn.com) More...
Breeze Airways has strengthened its growing fleet with the addition of three Airbus A220-300 aircraft under a lease agreement with European regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord. The move supports the carrier’s continued network expansion across the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean. (airguide.info) More...
U.S. tariffs impact and disrupt aviation growth and cost stability. The renewed cycle of U.S. tariff hikes and subsequent legal challenges is creating mounting uncertainty for the global aviation industry, a sector built on long-term planning, international supply chains and multibillion-dollar capital commitments. Since the new Trump administration introduced sweeping tariffs under a 1970s emergency statute, manufacturers, suppliers and airlines have faced constant policy shifts that are… (airguide.info) More...
For the first time, defense contractor Northrop Grumman is providing its Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) system to Germany, reinforcing the company’s position as a leading developer of advanced aircraft survivability systems, with a broadening presence in Europe. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
Militaries worldwide have invested enormous resources against disruptive and persistent unmanned threats by tasking high-end platforms, such as mainstream fighter jets, to counter drones at a high cost per mission. A partnership between aircraft manufacturer Embraer and Valkyrie Aero may have a solution to the UAS threat. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
The rodent revelation was preceded by an announcement by the airline that stated they would be double-provisioning flights leaving London (simpleflying.com) More...
