As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history continues, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered flight reductions at 40 major airports, including Atlanta, New York, Boston, and Los Angeles. The move begins with affecting 4% of flights, with plans to ramp up to impact 1 in 10 flights at those airports, disrupting travel plans for thousands of Americans every day. (www.fastcompany.com) More...
There are few aircraft more iconic than the F-14 Tomcat. There are even fewer that captured the world’s imagination as strongly as the Concorde. One was a naval interceptor built for the Cold War, the other a commercial jet built for the luxury of time itself. Their paths were never meant to cross in any dramatic fashion. Yet, during the tensions of Operation Desert Shield, high above the Red Sea, they briefly did. And in that moment, a United States Navy aircrew, primed for a threat, instead… (luxurylaunches.com) More...
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has released an update on the WestJet 737 incident in St. Maarten, focusing its attention on the right gear aft trunnion pin. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered an immediate halt to nearly all private jet operations at 12 of the nation’s busiest airports, effective midnight on November 9, 2025. The unprecedented move comes as the federal government shutdown continues to strain air traffic control staffing and disrupt U.S. aviation operations. (airguide.info) More...
In its motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit, United Airlines argues that 'window seat' refers to a seat location on the aircraft, not to an actual window. (aerospaceglobalnews.com) More...
In the midst of what many passengers are calling travel chaos, the security checkpoints at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) remain running at full capacity and speed, thanks to a little-known reason that has kept them unaffected. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
Following the end of the federal shutdown, the FAA is still keeping the 6% cutback in place as it assesses the ATC staffing situation. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
Virtual event series highlights the upcoming documentary Coming Home: Fight for a Legacy, honoring the Women Airforce Service Pilots. (avgeekery.com) More...
A Turkish Air Force C-130 Hercules crashed today after disintegrating over Georgia. According to flight tracking software FlightRadar24, the accident occurred just 22 minutes after takeoff from Ganja International Airport. The plane was en route to Turkey. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
LOT Polish Airlines has launched ticket sales for yet another transatlantic route in the carrier’s regular flight network between Warsaw and San Francisco. The flights will operate during the summer season, with the inaugural departure scheduled for 6 May 2026. Passengers will be welcomed aboard LOT Polish Airlines flights four times a week – every Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. San Francisco joins Chicago, New York, Newark, Miami, and Los Angeles as yet another city available in the… (pressoffice.lot.com) More...
Boeing has broken ground on a $1 billion expansion of its North Charleston, South Carolina facility, marking one of the largest aerospace manufacturing investments in the state’s history. The move comes as global airlines continue to place record orders for the company’s 787 Dreamliner, fueling unprecedented demand for the fuel-efficient widebody jet. (airguide.info) More...
FedEx has given the first rough guideline into how long the MD-11s could be out of service following the FAA's inspection order. (www.freightwaves.com) More...
The UPS jet involved in the deadly Kentucky crash was part of a fleet of aging McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft long known for their high operating costs and complex handling. Once a staple of long-haul passenger travel, the MD-11 has not flown passengers since 2014 but remains in service as a cargo workhorse for carriers such as UPS, FedEx, and Western Global Airlines. (airguide.info) More...
An ITA Airways Airbus A330neo departing LAX came with a few hundred feet of an American Airbus A32 also departing the same airfield. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
The Boeing 707 was the first widely successful commercial jetliner and served the public to much acclaim for about three decades in mainline service before newer jets like the 737, 747, and 777 came along. The last publicly recorded revenue service flown by an airline-owned 707 touched down in 2013 by Iran’s Saha, according to Jalopnik. However, the hundreds of military variants serving the United States Air Force are still going strong. The backbone of the USAF’s vast tanker fleet is still the… (www.msn.com) More...
Air Canada is suspending two transatlantic routes next summer, citing "commercial reasons." The carrier confirmed the network changes on Tuesday, which Aeroroutes first reported. Flights from the Canadian airline's Montreal hub to Tel Aviv and Delhi will not return in Summer 2026. Both routes previously operated three times per week on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. These routes were initially slated to resume in May. Both Delhi and Tel Aviv will continue to be served from Air… (www.msn.com) More...
An American Airlines flight traveling from Phoenix to Washington, D.C., was diverted to Kansas City on Tuesday Nov. 11 after a disruptive passenger caused a disturbance mid-flight. The incident prompted an unscheduled landing and a brief delay for several members of Congress who were aboard the aircraft en route to vote on a key government funding measure. The diversion occurred after a passenger began shouting about living in a “fascist state,” according to multiple reports. Crew members… (airguide.info) More...
A UPS plane with three crew members aboard crashed late Tuesday afternoon in Louisville, Kentucky, officials said. UPS Flight 2976 crashed around 5:15 p.m. local time after departing Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said. […] (www.nbcnews.com) More...
German airline Condor on Wednesday officially retired the Boeing 757 from its fleet. The type made one final journey for Condor, flying from Frankfurt to Vienna and back. On board were airline employees, reporters, and a group of aviation enthusiasts who won seats on the flights through an auction. According to Aerospace Global News, the service back to Frankfurt took a looping, indirect route that, when viewed from above, roughly spelled out "7-5-7" over eastern Germany. Condor has… (www.msn.com) More...
Police swarmed a plane after a "threatening" note was found in the aircraft's toilet. The Frontier Airlines flight was travelling from Denver, Colorado, to Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, when the incident occurred, and it landed safely in Dallas. Frontier Airlines told The Mirror: "On Monday, November 3, as Frontier flight 1324 was en route from Denver International Airport (DEN) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), a crewmember discovered a threatening note in a… (www.msn.com) More...
The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce flight capacity by 10% at 40 major airports across the country, officials announced during a press conference on Wednesday. The decision could cut thousands of flights per day. The restrictions will go into effect Friday morning, FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said. ABC News obtained the list of airports, which includes Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson, Boston Logan, all three New York City-area airports,… (www.msn.com) More...
Paris: Airbus, the French aircraft manufacturer, announced on Friday that it had received an order at the Paris Air Show for 100 aircraft from Vietnamese airline VietJet Air. This is the company's largest order this year, following the delivery of 78 aircraft last month. (thepeninsulaqatar.com) More...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an emergency airworthiness directive (AD) requiring immediate inspections of all McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft before further flight. The order follows the fatal November 4 crash of a UPS MD-11 in Louisville, Kentucky, and reinforces Boeing’s earlier recommendation that operators ground their fleets as a precaution while investigators determine the cause of the accident. (airguide.info) More...
Uzbekistan Airways has finalized a major order with Boeing, converting eight previously held options into firm commitments for new widebody aircraft. The updated deal brings the flag carrier’s total order for Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to 22, including 14 firm orders and eight options. (airguide.info) More...
TRAVELLERS hit by mass U.S. flight cancellations can now claim full refunds under a new rebook rule from major carriers including American Airlines, United and Southwest. Air travelers across the United States are currently experiencing exceptional disruption as a sweeping wave of flight cancellations continues to impact the nation’s aviation network. In response to this extraordinary situation, major U.S. carriers including American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines have… (siyatra.com) More...
Florida state representative Meg Weinberger has filed a bill proposing to rename Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) after President Donald Trump. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
Qantas has released the first images of the Airbus jet that will fly non-stop from London Heathrow to Sydney, currently under construction in Toulouse. The programme to launch the world’s longest flight is known as “Project Sunrise”. It uses a specially configured Airbus A350-1000, with an additional 20,000 liter rear centre fuel tank. The plane will be capable of flying for 22 hours without refueling. (simpleflying.com) More...
Turkish Airlines is preparing to meet with Boeing to finalize its long-awaited order for 150 Boeing 737 Max aircraft, Chairman Ahmet Bolat told Reuters. (airguide.info) More...
An Air India Boeing Dreamliner crashed moments after taking off for London from the western city of Ahmedabad on 12 June. (www.hindustantimes.com) More...
Boeing will not face criminal prosecution over the two 737 Max jetliner crashes that killed 346 people, after a U.S. federal judge in Texas granted the Justice Department’s request to dismiss the conspiracy charge against the aerospace giant. The decision, issued Thursday Nov. 7 by U.S. District Judge Reed O’Connor, closes a contentious chapter in one of aviation’s deadliest corporate scandals. (airguide.info) More...
Boeing and Somon Air, the national carrier of Tajikistan, announced that the airline has committed to its largest-ever aircraft order, selecting up to 14 Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 737 Max airplanes to expand and modernize its fleet. The agreement includes up to four 787-9 Dreamliners for long-haul operations and up to ten 737-8s to enhance regional connectivity and replace older 737 models. (airguide.info) More...
