Following almost six years in storage, a Qantas Airbus A380 was grounded just after one flight after one of the slats broke apart during flight. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
Kuala Lumpur International Airport has seen just about everything, but nothing quite prepared it for the morning in December 2015 when it woke up on the front pages of newspapers around the world. The story was too strange to ignore. Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad had taken out an advert in The Star politely asking the public a question no major airport should ever have to ask. In plain print, beneath three photos of jumbo jets, it basically said: if these Boeing 747s are yours, please come… (luxurylaunches.com) More...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the Boeing 717 that will have a material impact on the operations of at least two US airlines. The AD was prompted by the investigation into a 2023 incident with a Delta Air Lines 717 that landed without nose landing gear, and requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the upper lock link assembly. The AD will impact nearly 100 Boeing 717s that are currently active with Delta and Hawaiian Airlines.… (www.msn.com) More...
A United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER bound for Tokyo made a safe emergency landing at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) on Saturday afternoon after an engine failure shortly after takeoff ignited a brush fire near the runway. All 275 passengers and 15 crew members aboard United Flight 803 were reported uninjured. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
In many locations, November, December, January, and February offer harsh weather conditions. These winter months can lead to disruptions which could tempt travelers to stay inside and wait for more welcoming spring conditions. Whether it’s a holiday vacation to see family and friends or a much-needed winter getaway to a warmer climate, the FlightAware app can help travelers navigate winter travel challenges and delays. Using FlightAware to Make Your Next Trip Go Smoothly. (blog.flightaware.com) More...
The FAA has begun reviewing Boeing’s redesigned crew-alerting and angle-of-attack systems for the 737-10, formally launching an evaluation process required by Congress before the long-delayed aircraft can be certified. The review also covers retrofit packages that must eventually be installed across the entire 737 Max family as part of post-crash safety reforms, the agency said. (airguide.info) More...
This month marks a major milestone in aviation history: the 90th anniversary of the first flight of the Douglas DC-3. Introduced in 1935, the aircraft revolutionized commercial air travel, reshaped military airlift capabilities, and cemented its place as one of the most enduring and influential airplanes ever built. Nine decades later, the DC-3 remains an icon-still flying, still inspiring, and still central to a vibrant community dedicated to preserving its legacy. That community has evolved… (www.msn.com) More...
Rolls-Royce is considering moving a multitrillion-pound jet engine program to the United States or Germany, a shift that would deal a significant blow to the UK’s manufacturing sector and Labour’s industrial growth strategy. (airguide.info) More...
Air India received a surprise parking bill of nearly 10 million rupees (about $120,000) after rediscovering a long-lost Boeing 737-200 that had been quietly sitting in a remote corner of India’s Kolkata Airport for more than a decade — a jet that somehow slipped entirely out of the memory of anyone at the airline. The aircraft, registered VT-EHH, was taken out of service and parked on a remote pad at Kolkata Airport in 2012. Over the years, staff turnover and record-keeping gaps meant the jet… (www.aerotime.aero) More...
After 11 years working together, All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Disney/Lucasfilm are winding down their Star Wars movie partnership. ANA has opened up a lottery to allow up to 80 people (40 ANA Mileage Club members and one accompanying guest each) to have the chance to view the C-3PO skinned aircraft one last time at its Haneda maintenance hangar before the livery is decommissioned. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
Spirit Airlines has averted crisis for now through a $100m financing reprieve, giving the airline some further longevity. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
Aer Lingus Pittsburgh service launches in 2026 with nonstop flights to Dublin, marking the city’s first-ever air link to the Emerald Isle. (avgeekery.com) More...
Airbus has received approval from Chinese authorities to proceed with the delivery of 120 aircraft that were previously ordered by customers in the country, although discussions around a major new order for several hundred additional jets remain unresolved. (airguide.info) More...
NTSB has determined that improper installation of a critical landing gear component caused a Cessna Citation CJ4's right main landing gear to collapse during landing rollout in September 2025 (aeroxplorer.com) More...
U.S. competitors are closely watching Spirit Airlines as it nears an important milestone in its bankruptcy and restructuring process, and at least two are reportedly readying for the airline's shutdown as early as Saturday. Spirit, which is operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, has until Saturday, Dec. 13, to secure additional funding through its debtor-in-possession financing facility. The Air Current reported Friday that some rival airlines expect Spirit to miss the deadline… (www.msn.com) More...
