FlightAware is looking for FlightFeeder hosts near specific airports. Selected hosts receive a free FlightFeeder to visualize the sky above them while contributing to the world’s largest ADS-B network. (go.flightaware.com) More...
A flight paramedic with no pilot training was forced to take control of a medical helicopter after the pilot suffered a sudden medical emergency mid-flight, according to a preliminary report released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). (airguide.info) More...
WestJet has announced that it will no longer go ahead with plans to install more seats on its Boeing 737 fleet following customer feedback. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
CHICAGO- United Airlines (UA) is placing multiple Pratt & Whitney-powered Boeing 777 aircraft into long-term storage as engine reliability issues and parts shortages disrupt operations. The affected aircraft operate critical high-density and long-haul routes, including Hawaii, Asia, and Europe. Additional engine incidents could trigger regulatory action that restricts extended overwater flights, placing some of United’s most important routes at risk. (aviationa2z.com) More...
A 33-year-old Canadian is accused of pretending to be a pilot and flight attendant in order to score free flights from 2017 through 2019. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
While inaugural flights for major carriers always draw a crowd, the upcoming Seattle (SEA) to Rome (FCO) route is shattering internal records. A staggering 1,080 standby passengers have already listed for the inaugural flight. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
The Federal Aviation Administration has published a formal notice in the Federal Register outlining its implementation plan for mandated safety enhancements on the Boeing 737 Max family, including the still-uncertified 737-10. The document provides new clarity on how the regulator intends to evaluate, certify, and ultimately require fleet-wide adoption of enhanced flight crew alerting features. (airguide.info) More...
The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that it is on track to deliver a Boeing 747, gifted by the government of Qatar, to serve as an interim presidential transport aircraft by summer 2026. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines announced a definitive merger agreement under which Allegiant will acquire Sun Country in a cash and stock transaction, touting the merger as a way to create a leading leisure-focused U.S. airline, expanding service to more popular vacation destinations across the United States, as well as international destinations, and providing more people with access to affordable, convenient air travel (www.prnewswire.com) More...
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Northwestern Division – Omaha District, convened an in-person Industry Day meeting on Thursday to brief defense contractors and suppliers on upcoming projects critical to modernizing U.S. Air Force capabilities. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
NASA is poised to begin flight tests of a representative stub wing section that is aimed at dramatically enhancing the drag-reducing benefits of natural laminar flow (NLF) in next-generation, swept wing airliners. Laminar, or smooth airflow over an aircraft’s wing and tail surfaces, significantly cuts skin friction, the biggest source of drag in an aircraft, as well as profile drag. On large Boeing 777-class transport aircraft, NASA estimates NLF has the potential to cut fuel burn by up to 10%. (aviationweek.com) More...
Senate whistleblower report alleges years of 787 electrical failures, latent defects, and withheld safety data linked to Air India Flight 171’s crash. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
Titan Aviation Leasing, the joint venture between Titan Aviation Holdings, Inc. and Bain Capital, has finalized the acquisition of a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on a long-term lease to China Airlines. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is making permanent a set of airspace safety rules introduced after last year’s deadly collision between a commercial airliner and a U.S. Army helicopter near Washington, D.C., cementing major changes to how aircraft operate around the nation’s capital. (airguide.info) More...
Airbus is reshaping the future of aircraft manufacturing by turning one of aviation’s most challenging materials, titanium, into a platform for large-scale additive production. What was once a niche technology for small components is now moving into the heart of airliner structures, fundamentally changing how aircraft are designed, built, and industrialised. (airguide.info) More...
Just after entering service, on its second revenue flight, Delta Air Lines Airbus A350-941 N351DN latest "Team USA" special livery landing at Detroit metro, DTW runway 22R 1-12-26. Flt DAL158 from ICN. (www.youtube.com) More...
In response to growing cybersecurity risks in aviation, NASA is developing and testing blockchain-based technology designed to enhance the safety, integrity, and security of air travel data. (airguide.info) More...
Airbus has launched a major initiative to test global 5G connectivity from space, aiming to demonstrate the feasibility of standardized, interoperable 5G services delivered via satellite. The project is being led by Airbus UpNext, Airbus’s advanced research arm, and focuses on next-generation 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) capabilities. (airguide.info) More...
Avelo's pivot to a full Embraer 195-E2 fleet is one of the most interesting fleet transitions occurring right now. The aircraft upgrade could drive growth similar to Porter Airlines' transformation a few years ago. Porter grew from 2M to 5M passengers annually after ditching turboprops for the E2. With recent network consolidation, Avelo is betting everything on the Embraer 195-E2 to help achieve the same growth results Porter has experienced. (yourweekendtravel.com) More...
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have announced a new order for nine Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, reinforcing Africa’s largest airline’s long-haul growth strategy as global travel demand continues to rise. The deal was finalised in December 2025 and disclosed on Jan. 20. (airguide.info) More...
On Thursday, Daher Aircraft Division showcased its latest advancement in general aviation with the introduction of the TBM 980 at its headquarters and production facility in Tarbes, France. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
