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...
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...
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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...
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...
As part of Southwest’s ongoing efforts to refine its network, the company will discontinue service to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) and Washington Dulles (IAD), effective June 4. These changes do not represent any significant changes in flight availability for these cities, as we will continue our robust service at Chicago Midway (MDW), Baltimore Washington International (BWI), and Washington Reagan National (DCA). (www.swamedia.com) More...
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands is not just an aviation enthusiast — he is an active, qualified pilot who has spent years flying KLM services as a guest pilot. That unusual royal side story came back into focus this week when it was confirmed that he had completed his last scheduled Boeing 737 flight for KLM on March 11 and will now retrain on the Airbus A321neo. (www.msn.com) More...
On Friday, March 13, 2026, a "strong chemical smell" at an FAA facility in Virginia triggered a multi-hour ground stop for three major Washington-area airports and Richmond International Airport. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
In early March, American Airlines made history by becoming the first North American airline to have scheduled transatlantic flights on the Airbus A321XLR. Other operators include Air Canada (whose first flight launches soon), Aer Lingus, and Iberia. Meanwhile, Wizz Air recently obtained permission to begin charter flights to the US for the World Cup, but it is unclear if it will begin them. OAG data shows that Air Canada's first transatlantic service on the narrowbody is set for June 1,… (www.msn.com) More...
Delta Air Lines said it will begin taking "proactive steps to minimize disruption" by processing flight cancellations at Midwest airports, including its hub at MSP International, ahead of heavy snow forecast for this weekend. In a post on its website, Delta said it "automatically rebooks customers to the next best itinerary," and passengers can also re-book on the airline's website and app. (www.kare11.com) More...
More than 1,800 flights within, into or out of the United States had been canceled as of 7 a.m. ET Monday, as a massive weather system disrupted air travel across parts of the country, according to flight-tracking site FlightAware. More than 1,200 additional delays involving U.S. flights were also reported, the data showed. (www.foxbusiness.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...
GOL Linhas Aéreas announced on Friday that it will begin new non-stop flights between Rio de Janeiro's RIOgaleão International Airport (GIG) to Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), France, and Lisbon Airport (LIS), Portugal. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) 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...
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...
Ryanair found itself at the centre of an unusual enforcement drama this week after bailiffs in Austria boarded one of its aircraft and placed a legal seizure notice in the cabin, following the airline’s refusal to pay €890 in court‑ordered compensation to a passenger. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
Airbus is working at full throttle to deliver an operational Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft (UCCA) system to the German Air Force by 2029. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.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...
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...
The European Union will introduce a new biometric Entry/Exit System (EES) on April 10, marking one of the most significant changes to border control procedures in decades. The system will replace traditional passport stamping with a digital process that records biometric data, including facial images and fingerprints, for travelers entering and leaving the Schengen Area. (airguide.info) 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...
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...
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...
An Air India Airbus A350 operating a flight from New York to New Delhi diverted to Shannon due to an "unidentified noise" onboard. (theaviationhub.co.uk) 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...
Supply chains are in turmoil because of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran. Here we discuss what air freight shippers are doing and can expect. (www.freightwaves.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...
