Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has launched the Phenom 300EV, the newest evolution of its best-selling light business jet, introducing significant performance, safety and cabin enhancements with customer deliveries scheduled to begin in 2028. (airguide.info) More...
Regional airlines from across the Asia-Pacific joined aircraft manufacturers and industry partners on June 30, 2026, for the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Asia Pacific Turboprop and Regional Jet Safety Exchange, a virtual conference focused on improving operational safety through collaboration and information sharing. (airguide.info) More...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a global passenger safety campaign urging travelers to leave their cabin baggage behind during emergency evacuations, warning that retrieving personal belongings can cost lives by delaying escape from a burning aircraft. (airguide.info) More...
Recognizing the urgency and the passion of the fan base, Norse Atlantic Airways is pivoting its operations to ensure that supporters have a direct path to witness the historic match in the United States. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
The rupture of a cabin window on a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 shortly after takeoff from Thessaloniki, Greece, was apparently preceded by a failure of a fan blade in the aircraft’s right engine, according to people familiar with the investigation. (airguide.info) More...
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is reportedly finalizing an order for about 20 new widebody aircraft, evenly split between Boeing 787 Dreamliners and Airbus A350s, in a move that would diversify its long-haul fleet and mark its first Boeing aircraft order in nearly two decades. (airguide.info) More...
Pakistan Navy search and rescue teams continued battling rough seas on Thursday July 9 as the search entered its second day for the six-member crew of a K2 Airways cargo aircraft that crashed into the Arabian Sea while approaching Karachi from Sharjah. (airguide.info) More...
Chinese authorities have concluded that the light aircraft crash into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper in June was an intentional act, saying the pilot deliberately flew the aircraft into the building because of “personal reasons.” (airguide.info) More...
A Ryanair passenger was nearly pulled through a window after a Boeing 737 suffered explosive decompression shortly after takeoff, travelers say. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
Travelers face different rules at TSA checkpoints and CBP border crossings. Learn why customs agents can search your phone and what you can do about it. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
A Cathay Pacific A350 carrying up to 334 passengers was escorted by NATO fighter jets after losing radio contact over Romanian airspace. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
Delta Air Lines passengers face a new reality in 2026. The airline’s own pilots launched DeltaPilotsCare.com to warn travelers about operational challenges. Delta flight cancellations have increased, particularly affecting later departures. Pilots recommend booking the first flight of the day to avoid disruptions. Aircraft and crews are more likely positioned correctly before schedules unravel. Evening flights face compounding delays from earlier issues. The pilot union’s website shares a “Smart… (siyatra.com) More...
Wondering how to upgrade any Delta flight bookings without breaking the bank? Mileage upgrades typically offer about 1.07 cents per mile in value, making them a smart way to enhance your travel experience. (siyatra.com) More...
Etihad Airways is nearing an agreement to order 10 additional Boeing 787 Dreamliner wide-body aircraft, with an announcement expected as early as the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom later this month, according to industry sources. (airguide.info) More...
Amazon Air Cargo is dispatching freighter aircraft to Venezuela with disaster relief supplies. DHL also is flying in aid. (www.freightwaves.com) More...
The board of easyJet has given the green light to a possible £5.7bn offer from the US private equity firm Apollo, as the low-cost airline becomes the subject of a surprise bidding war. The company’s board said on Friday that it was “minded to recommend” the potential all-cash offer, which values the business at £7.15 a share, to shareholders. Earlier this week, easyJet’s board agreed “in principle” to accept a £6.90 a share deal from Castlelake, after the US private equity firm upped its offer… (www.theguardian.com) More...
Airbus is positioning the proposed A220-500 as a straightforward extension of its successful A220 family, but comments from Airbus Canada CEO Guillaume Chevasson suggest the strategy is driven as much by economics as customer demand. Speaking during a media briefing at Airbus Canada’s Mirabel production facility near Montreal on June 23, Chevasson repeatedly emphasized the need to keep the stretched aircraft “simple,” minimizing development risks while bringing it to market as quickly as… (airguide.info) More...
Witnesses told local media the man, said to be a Serbian citizen in his 60s, was left hanging head first out of the window as far as his shoulders for several minutes, before other passengers on the flight managed to pull him back inside. (www.bbc.com) More...
An Argentinian flight instructor jumped out of a plane to his death in the middle of a flying lesson — after telling his student, “You know what you have to do,” and leaving her to land the aircraft by herself. (www.msn.com) More...
In June 2026, a Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 suffered a nose gear collapse at the gate. The German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation (BFU) has now issued a report, revealing the cause behind the incident. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
ENCINO, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- As crews battled a brush fire near the Encino Reservoir on Tuesday afternoon, prompting evacuation warnings for residents, a drone reportedly hit a police helicopter, forcing an emergency landing. The eight-acre brush fire came dangerously close to homes near the reservoir and Sepulveda Basin. It was first reported shortly before 12:30 p.m. in the 4500 block of North Encino Avenue, south of Ventura Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. LAFD Chief… (abc7.com) More...
Saudia Cargo will expand its fleet with four Boeing 777-200LRF freighters as the Saudi Arabian cargo carrier accelerates its growth strategy to meet rising global air freight demand and support the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 logistics ambitions. (airguide.info) More...
USPS auditors say the agency should consider terminating the UPS air cargo contract because it isn't delivering the expected level of savings. (www.freightwaves.com) More...
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-8 Max declared an in-flight emergency and returned to Honolulu after turning back over the Pacific Ocean while operating a scheduled flight to San Diego on July 7, 2026. (airguide.info) More...
A TUI Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner was taken out of service at London Gatwick Airport after a venomous snake was reportedly found on board following an international flight from Mexico. (airguide.info) More...
A K2 Cargo Airways Boeing 737-400 freighter crashed into the Arabian Sea on July 7, 2026, after the crew reported navigation system problems while flying from Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, to Karachi, Pakistan. The aircraft was carrying five crew members, and search and rescue operations were launched after radar contact was lost. (airguide.info) More...
A pilot jumped out of the door of a moving plane to his death, leaving the student he was teaching to fly to land the aircraft by herself. Flight instructor Leandro Andrés Bertazzo, 42, was found dead following the incident, which took place in Toledo, central Argentina, on Saturday, according to a statement from the country’s public prosecutor, published Tuesday. Bertazzo was on board the Cessna 150 aircraft with a 22-year-old student named Rosario, CNN affiliate TN reported. (www.cnn.com) More...
Boeing has increased the advertised range of its upcoming 777X family, giving airlines more flexibility on long-haul routes worldwide. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
British Airways cancels a long-haul flight after cabin crew members were suspended for heavy drinking during a layover at a luxury resort. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
A fueling system malfunction at Boston Logan International Airport disrupted hundreds of flights, causing widespread delays and cancellations for travelers. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
A man pleaded guilty to attacking a random passenger with a homemade weapon during an Alaska Airlines flight bound for Las Vegas. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
A TAP Air Portugal Airbus A321-251N, registration CS-TJM, was forced to divert to Porto after the crew heard an unusual noise during the climb phase of a flight from Lisbon to London Heathrow. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
One of FlightAware’s main goals is to put flight data into context to tell a broader, interconnected story about a flight, airport, or other part of the aviation ecosystem. One of the ways we do that best across all our product surfaces is by presenting information on maps. At FlightAware, rich, interactive maps that bring our flight data to life are central to many of our product surfaces. Our maps complement static presentations of the data like tables and times, helping our users get more… (flightaware.engineering) More...
Nonstop flights from USA connect you directly to over 100 international destinations without layovers or plane changes. When you fly non-stop, you board once, stay on the same aircraft, and arrive at your destination without stopping at intermediate airports. This eliminates connection risks entirely. Direct flights save an average of 2-4 hours on domestic routes and 4-8 hours on international journeys compared to connecting itineraries. (siyatra.com) More...
Eight people were rescued after a seaplane made a hard landing in New York City's East River on Sunday afternoon, prompting a swift emergency response from firefighters after the aircraft came down near the city's only seaplane terminal, officials said. The New York City Fire Department told Fox News Digital it received a call at 12:01 p.m. reporting a plane in the water near the NY Skyport at East 23rd Street and FDR Drive in Manhattan. (www.foxnews.com) More...
A Delta Air Lines flight was struck by a fireworks mortar while descending into Chicago Midway International Airport on the Fourth of July, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Delta Flight 1076 landed safely at Midway around 8:30 p.m. local time Saturday after the crew reported that a fireworks mortar struck the aircraft shortly before landing, the FAA said in a statement. The flight departed Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta at 7:51 p.m. ET and landed at… (www.foxnews.com) More...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced on June 30 that it has begun developing new rules that could eventually permit civil supersonic flights over the continental United States, marking a significant shift in U.S. aviation policy. (airguide.info) More...
The plane has had an incredible number of maintenance issues since entering service, to the point that the plane was sent back to Boeing to be repaired (onemileatatime.com) More...
When comparing Delta Sky Club vs United Club, the better choice depends on your travel patterns. Delta Sky Club excels for travelers who frequently use Delta hubs like Atlanta, Minneapolis, and Seattle. United Club serves travelers better at United’s major hubs including Chicago, Houston, and Denver. (siyatra.com) More...
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is warning travelers that power banks and vapes on flights have become the biggest aircraft safety concern, as incidents involving lithium-ion batteries continue to increase across commercial aviation. (airguide.info) More...
A laser strike on a Nebraska State Patrol plane led to the arrest of two people Tuesday night after authorities traced the beam to a neighborhood in north Lincoln, Nebraska. (airguide.info) More...
