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...
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...
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...
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...
In United Airlines' update contract of carriage, they are cracking down problematic issues like playing audio without headphones, viewing offensive content and video calling. (www.gatechecked.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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A United Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner was forced to make an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) after a reported engine fire shortly after departure, triggering a runway return, passenger evacuation and temporary flight delays. (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...
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...
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...
