Federal investigators have concluded that a flight crew’s decision to land a HondaJet HA-420 in conditions exceeding its design limitations was the primary cause of a substantial damage-inducing runway excursion. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
A retiring Icelandair captain has gotten himself in trouble with his carrier after performing an unauthorized low pass over his hometown. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
Delta Air Lines has bid goodbye to its oldest widebody Boeing 767-300ER aircraft. N171DN flew its final flight on Friday, April 10, from Atlanta to Birmingham, where it will be destined for the scrap heap. This widebody has accumulated more than 150,000 flight hours, and according to one viewer on Facebook, it had just enough for its ferry flight to the scrapper. N171DN joined the Delta fleet back in June 1990 and has been a loyal servant for the SkyTeam carrier ever since. It has predominantly… (simpleflying.com) More...
Delta Air Lines has officially entered a new chapter of its global expansion story, launching three groundbreaking long-haul nonstop routes from New York's JFK that no U.S. carrier has ever operated before. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
Breeze Airways has been quietly building one of the most unique products in U.S. low-cost flying with BreezeThru. While the Allegiant and Sun Country merger will be creating a more consolidated secondary airport competitor, BreezeThru gives Breeze a tool that the soon to be combined carrier can't easily replicate. Breeze isn't perfect, but the numbers are trending in the right direction and BreezeThru is part of the reason why. (yourweekendtravel.com) More...
Qantas’ first ultra-long-range A350 has emerged from the Airbus assembly line in Toulouse, France, bringing the airline’s long-awaited Project Sunrise closer to reality. The aircraft, carrying the French test registration F-WZNK, rolled out on April 12, 2026, fully assembled with Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, wings, fuselage, and landing gear attached. It will now undergo ground checks followed by a two-month flight testing program before delivery to Qantas by the end of this year.… (www.aerotime.aero) More...
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has reportedly pitched a possible merger with American Airlines to senior government officials. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
Many airline passengers insist they're being forced to check their carry-on bags — even as empty overhead bins on planes remain onboard. Across social media, travelers are sharing stories of being told space has run out, only to board and find empty compartments still available. The complaints are fueling questions about airline boarding practices, and whether speed is being prioritized over passenger convenience. (www.foxnews.com) More...
Lufthansa AG (DLAKF) is bracing for another trade union action this month as a union representing its pilots called for a two-day strike on Saturday, citing the German carrier’s failure to resolve a wage dispute. In a statement, labor union Vereinigung Cockpit announced that the walkout will begin on April 13 at 00:01 local time and conclude on April 14 at 23:59 local time, affecting flights operated by Lufthansa (DLAKY), Lufthansa Cargo, and its regional unit Lufthansa CityLine. Flights from… (www.msn.com) More...
United Airlines has hit a regulatory headwind, officially postponing the launch of six highly anticipated regional routes from Chicago O’Hare International Airport. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
Mammoth Freighters is going to market with a 777-200 and 777-300 converted freighter, marking a new era for 777s in the cargo arena. (www.freightwaves.com) More...
A political standoff between the Trump administration and major American cities has thrust some of the world's most important aviation hubs into an unprecedented state of uncertainty. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
Newly released 2025 data from the Federal Aviation Administration highlights continued growth in the U.S. pilot pipeline, with rising student numbers, a younger overall pilot population, and a record increase in women entering aviation. (airguide.info) More...
U.S. District Judge Paul Byron sentenced John Daniel Fowler, 65, of Indianapolis, to six years in federal prison for abusive sexual contact committed aboard a commercial airline. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
A proposed federal budget plan from Donald Trump is set to sharply reduce funding for the Essential Air Service (EAS), a move that could significantly reshape regional air connectivity across the United States. (airguide.info) More...
New evidence reveals that multiple close calls between commercial jets and military helicopters occurred just hours before the deadly 2025 midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, raising serious concerns about long-standing safety failures in one of the United States’ most congested airspaces. (airguide.info) More...
Joint Base Andrews (JBA) military officials are responding to an on-base fuel leak, which was identified when installation personnel discovered a visible sheen and fuel odors on Piscataway Creek within base boundaries on March 23. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
Airbus is celebrating delivery of the 500th Airbus A220 aircraft, a day after publishing March results that show a decisive ramp up in operations. (www.aerotime.aero) More...
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is reviewing options for the procurement of one or more Beechcraft King Air 350 or 360 series aircraft. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
Atlas Air Worldwide is breaking its all-Boeing strategy because Boeing’s delayed Boeing 777-8F, now expected around 2028, can’t meet its fleet replacement timeline, while Airbus can (simpleflying.com) More...
The Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of War have completed a thorough safety assessment of a high-energy laser counter-drone system designed to eliminate threats in U.S. airspace. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that global jet fuel supplies could take months to stabilize, even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens, as the Iran conflict continues to disrupt refining capacity across the Middle East. The concern stems not just from crude oil shortages, but from the complex refining process required to produce aviation fuel, where crude oil must be distilled into kerosene fractions, and further treated, blended, and purified before it meets jet fuel… (airguide.info) More...
Delta Air Lines has suspended select specialty services for members of Congress as the U.S. government shutdown continues, reflecting the broader operational impact of the funding lapse on travel and administrative support systems. (airguide.info) More...
Delta Air Lines is stepping up its premium cabin offerings by launching its next-generation Delta One suite and upgrading and standardizing the onboard experience across several widebody fleets. (avgeekery.com) More...
