As part of massive cost cutting measures, Lufthansa plans to expedite retirement of its Airbus A340-600 and Boeing 747-400 jets. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
A man was only caught stealing from other passengers' hand luggage on a flight from Los Angeles to Pittsburgh after he drew attention to himself when he started to vape in the bathroom. (aeroxplorer.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...
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...
Singapore is poised to become a member of the global F-35 operator community as it prepares to take delivery of its first Lockheed Martin F-35B fighters later this year. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has reportedly pitched a possible merger with American Airlines to senior government officials. (aeroxplorer.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...
A Gulfstream G650ER business jet crossed onto an active runway at Los Angeles International Airport against a clear air traffic control instruction, forcing the crew of a fully loaded Air France Boeing 777-300ER to execute a high-speed rejected takeoff. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
EASA certifies GTF Advantage engine for Airbus A320neo, delivering 4–8% higher thrust, up to 95% durability gains, and supporting 13,000+ global engine commitments. (aviationa2z.com) More...
A Florida business owner was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison on Thursday for orchestrating a scheme to supply nonconforming, substandard parts to the United States Department of War. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
A damning federal audit has exposed deep cybersecurity failings at the heart of America's aviation infrastructure, revealing that the Federal Aviation Administration has left dozens of its most safety-critical systems dangerously under-protected, raising the prospect of a catastrophic cyberattack on the nation's skies. (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...
El Al Israel Airlines (ELALF) on Thursday said it will purchase up to 12 additional 787 Dreamliners from Boeing (BA) in a deal valued at about $1.5 billion, as it strengthens capacity during a period of limited competition. The airline is exercising options for six 787-9 jets and upgrading part of its order to four larger, more efficient 787-10 aircraft, with deliveries expected between 2030 and 2032. It also secured options for as many as six more planes for delivery later in the decade. El Al… (www.msn.com) More...
Air Canada will suspend service to New York’s JFK International airport over the summer as the war in Iran creates jet fuel shortages that have sent prices soaring. Canada’s flag carrier said Friday that service from Toronto and Montreal to JFK will cease June 1 and resume Oct. 25. Service to the New York metropolitan area’s two other airports — LaGuardia and Newark — will continue. Air Canada says it will reach out to customers who are impacted by the suspension with alternate travel options. (www.msn.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...
Ryanair Holdings PLC RYAAY responded with a blunt one-word answer on social media after a user asked whether he could book every seat on one of the carrier's Boeing 737 flights for a "private" experience, showcasing the low-cost airline's trademark mix of cheap fares and forthright online wit. Cheap Fare Joke Gets Blunt Answer The exchange began after an American user marveled at a Ryanair fare listing that appeared to show an $18 ticket from Valencia to Ibiza, a price point… (www.msn.com) More...
Air New Zealand has confirmed that its revolutionary Economy Skynest™, the world's first lie-flat sleep pods designed specifically for economy-class passengers, will go on sale on 18 May 2026, with the first flights featuring the product commencing in November 2026. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
The U.S. International Trade Commission has launched an investigation into allegations by Archer Aviation that rival Joby Aviation is illegally importing electric power system components from China that infringe Archer patents. (aviationweek.com) More...
Frontier Airlines is built for exactly the kind of fuel crisis the Iran War has created. Compared to when jet fuel spiked during the Russia-Ukraine War in early 2022 vs the relatively calm Q1-Q2 2025, Frontier's operational strategy yielded consistency. It's the brand that remains their biggest obstacle to actual growth. (yourweekendtravel.com) More...
Canada's Air Transat started unveiling its 2026-2027 winter program on Friday with the announcement of four new routes – Quebec City–San José, Toronto–Fort-de-France, London–Puerto Plata, and Charlottetown–Punta Cana – as well as the expansion of the Toronto–Paris and Montreal–Barcelona routes to year-round service. (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...
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...
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...
American Airlines is the latest airline to join the trend of issuing a set of collectible trading cards — but the rollout just got a lot more interesting. After news earlier this week that the airline’s pilot union would begin distributing its own trading cards, American quickly followed with an official set as part of its 100-year anniversary celebrations. Let’s take a look at the details of the trading cards and how they fit in with American’s centennial celebrations. American’s Centennial… (www.msn.com) More...
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan successfully made it to his Philadelphia, PA, destination for his RAF 08 match with Urijah Faber Saturday night at Liacouras Center, but it wasn't without a viral controversy. Tsarukyan was removed from an American Airlines flight, among a series of strange videos with little context released Thursday evening and Friday morning. Arman Tsarukyan's Case For Plane Removal Revealed Tsarukyan was seen being escorted off a flight in Los Angeles as… (www.msn.com) More...
The Scientific Development Squadron ONE (VXS-1), a specialized unit under the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory, is moving forward with a major fleet modernization initiative. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) 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...
The Federal Aviation Administration is set to replace its legacy Notice to Air Missions system with a modernized platform on April 18, 2026, marking a significant upgrade to critical aviation infrastructure. (airguide.info) 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...
Billion‑dollar brand strategists Rob Fitzpatrick and Marco Robinson have announced the launch of Naked Diablo Airlines, a new lifestyle‑driven carrier set to begin operations in January 2027. Positioned as a global disruptor, the airline is described as a new category of travel built around experience, transparency, and social impact rather than traditional airline economics. The project expands the fast‑growing Naked Diablo brand, originally known for its premium tequila line, into a… (worldairlinenews.com) More...
An Air France Boeing 777-300ER was forced to abort takeoff at Los Angeles International Airport after another aircraft entered the runway without authorization, prompting an investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration. (airguide.info) More...
The Ilyushin Il-10 first flew on April 18, 1944, as a refined ground-attack aircraft designed to replace the Il-2. Combining improved speed, maneuverability, and firepower, it went on to serve in the final stages of World War II and beyond. On this day in aviation history, 82 years ago (April 18, 1944), the first flight of the Ilyushin Il-10 took place. Known by NATO as the Beast, the Il-10 was a Soviet ground-attack aircraft that was developed in the later years of World War II. The Il-10 was… (vintageaviationnews.com) 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...
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...
