Tens of thousands of airline passengers remain stranded across the Gulf region following the sudden closure of major aviation hubs last weekend, but for those with the financial means, the price of an exit has reached unprecedented heights. (aeroxplorer.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...
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...
British Airways (BA) has hinted at a fleet-wide refurbishment of its Airbus A380 aircraft. The details of the new layout were briefly made public via a seat map on the airline’s official website before being retracted. (aeroxplorer.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...
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...
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...
United States District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle sentenced 61-year-old Mario Mercier Hernandez to the statutory maximum of ten years in federal prison for interstate transportation of stolen property. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.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...
Aviation industry leaders and major travel advocacy groups are issuing a stark warning to Capitol Hill as a partial government shutdown threatens to collide with the peak spring break travel season. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
Earlier this week, February 27th 2026, Delta Air Lines announced it was exercising its purchase options for an additional 34 Airbus A321NEO aircraft as part of its long term fleet modernization strategy. The new airframes from the latest order are expected to be delivered starting in 2029. Delta also announced its newest A321NEO sub fleet, the 3NP. Originally distended for the transcon configuration with 16 lay flat Delta One seats, 12 Premium select, 54 comfort plus and 66 main economy, some… (www.youtube.com) More...
Nearly six years ago, I wrote a post outlining how FlightAware was embarking on a journey to implement Site Reliability Engineering. The post focused on the transformation of our incident response processes to bring structure to the response as well as implement effective postmortems. Today, I can happily state that we continue leveraging these processes and they have served us well. While there are occasional hiccups and incidents, we have learned and improved as a result of these processes.… (flightaware.engineering) More...
The U.S. military has suffered multiple aircraft losses due to friendly fire as fighting with Iran entered its third day, underscoring the escalating intensity and complexity of the regional conflict. (airguide.info) 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...
A fierce verbal war has erupted between the two dominant carriers at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, as American Airlines officially condemned United Airlines' summer 2026 scheduling strategy as "nothing short of reckless" (aeroxplorer.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...
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...
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...
Rolls-Royce is positioning its UltraFan 30 as a serious contender in the next-generation narrowbody engine competition, seeking strategic partners and government backing to re-enter a market long dominated by rivals. (airguide.info) 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...
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an emergency order revoking the Air Carrier Certificate of StarFlite Aviation of Houston. (airguide.info) More...
Aviation enthusiasts and industry analysts focused their sights on the skies over Washington state this week as the first Boeing 737 MAX 10 destined for WestJet completed its maiden test flight. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
