The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is preparing to introduce a new flight procedure at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) as it seeks to balance safety and efficiency following the suspension of the airport’s long-standing parallel landing operations. (airguide.info) More...
Boeing’s long-delayed 737-7 and 737-10 Max aircraft are moving closer to certification after senior aviation officials in the United States and Europe signaled that the approval process is entering its final stages. (airguide.info) More...
LaGuardia Airport has fully reopened Runway 4/22 after crews completed repairs to a surface depression discovered during a routine airfield inspection, marking the second runway-related infrastructure issue at the airport in less than a month. (airguide.info) More...
Information has emerged of an incident that could have turned serious involving today's British Airways Tokyo to London service, resulting in a delay. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
RUIDOSO, N.M. – The National Transportation Safety Board on Wednesday released its preliminary report into the May 14 crash that killed all four people aboard an air ambulance near Ruidoso. For the first time, federal investigators confirmed that scheduled military GPS jamming from White Sands Missile Range was active during the flight. Air traffic controllers were able to get the military installation to stop the jamming for a few minutes at the crew’s request, but shortly after pilots reported… (www.kob.com) More...
The Indian aviation market will continue to grow strongly, and Airbus' A330 neo aircraft, which has a level of economics comparable to the wide-body A350 planes, could be a very good option for the country, according to a senior company executive (psuwatch.com) More...
Fallston Group Chief Executive Rob Weinhold joined FOX45 Morning's Tom Rodgers to discuss ongoing concerns about the safety of Boeing Aircraft amid yet another alarming incident yesterday. (foxbaltimore.com) More...
A joint task force comprising the Federal Air Marshal Service, the FBI’s Kansas City field office, and the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department has intensified its efforts to secure the skies over FIFA World Cup 2026 venues, resulting in a surge in drone seizures and law enforcement interventions. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
Reagan National Airport will ground all flights from noon to 7 p.m. on July 4, 2026, for America 250 festivities. Here's what travelers need to know. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
A new IATA survey reveals troubling gaps in passenger awareness about emergency evacuation rules, prompting calls for lockable overhead bins. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating a laser strike involving a Delta Air Lines flight after a green laser was reportedly directed into the cockpit during the aircraft’s descent into Boston Logan International Airport. (airguide.info) More...
Federal authorities seized multiple drones and cited several drone operators in Los Angeles after alleged violations of temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) put in place during a FIFA World Cup match at SoFi Stadium. (airguide.info) More...
A private jet crashed onto a Texas highway, killing a tech CEO. Bystanders and first responders pulled survivors from the burning wreckage. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
A private plane crashed late Tuesday onto a highway in Laredo, Texas, killing one of the six people on board and sending the others to the hospital, police said. A business jet with six people on board crashed on a highway in Laredo, Texas, and caught fire Tuesday night, authorities said, killing one person and causing chaos as people left their vehicles to frantically try to smash the cockpit window and free those inside.… (abcnews.com) More...
In 2027, EU air passengers will benefit from a number of changes including having carry-on luggage and personal items included as part of the ticket price. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
A Delta flight bound for New York JFK had to perform an emergency landing back into it's departure airport of Zurich yesterday (June 16). (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
Qantas Airways is set to name the inaugural destination for Project Sunrise at an investor event in Toulouse on Wednesday, choosing either London or New York as the first city linked to eastern Australia by a non-stop service that would, at up to 22 hours in the air, set a record for the world’s longest scheduled passenger flight. (www.avianticslabs.com) More...
NASA’s Ames Research Center announced this week they will enter into a sole-source contract for specialized aviation services to support the agency’s upcoming "Snow4Flow" mission. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
Saudi Arabia's new, second flagship carrier Riyadh Air has received US Department of Transportation approval to operate scheduled passenger flights. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
A Singapore Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 burst a tire while landing at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, forcing the closure of a runway for several hours. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
France has launched a major upgrade programme for its A400M fleet, awarding Airbus Defence and Space a contract through OCCAR and the Direction générale de l’armement (DGA) to develop new multi-mission capabilities (www.aviation24.be) More...
KLM's CEO has confirmed the carrier is expediting retirement of its older Airbus A330-200s in favor of newer Airbus A350-900s. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
An easyJet flight struggling to land into the Isle of Man due to fog has effectively forced itself to fly London to London. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
An American Airlines Boeing 777 operating a flight between London Heathrow and Charlotte declared an emergency with an issue onboard. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
A Bell 206 carrying Singer-songwriter Oliver Tree Nickell, YouTuber Gaspar Prim Díaz (Aka Gaspi), director Lucas A. Vignale, and music producer Lucas Frota crashed on Sunday in Rio De Janeiro after a mid-air collision with a Eurocopter AS350. (www.bbc.com) More...
Aerospace innovator JetZero officially broke ground on Monday for its primary manufacturing and final assembly campus in Greensboro, N.C., marking a significant milestone in the development of next-generation aircraft. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, California, on Monday, officials said. (www.foxnews.com) More...
One year after the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI171 in Ahmedabad, the Tata-owned carrier has significantly expanded its safety, operational reliability, and mental health initiatives as investigations into the disaster continue. (airguide.info) More...
A commercial airline pilot has reported a serious aviation safety incident after allegedly being nearly blinded by powerful lighting from a UFC event setup on the White House South Lawn while approaching Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). (airguide.info) More...
As it celebrates its centennial year, American Airlines has strengthened its position as the premier gateway between the United States and Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
Sri Lanka Air Force successfully carried out the first test flight of its upgraded Kfir C12 fighter aircraft at SLAF Base Katunayake on Thursday (11). (www.newsfirst.lk) More...
A former executive of a Kansas-based avionics firm has been sentenced to 32 months in federal prison for his role in a scheme to bypass United States export controls and supply restricted aviation technology to end users in Russia. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
LATAM Airlines Brazil has revealed the first images of its new Embraer E195‑E2, freshly painted at Embraer’s São José dos Campos facility, marking a major milestone in the airline’s plan to expand Brazil’s domestic connectivity. The aircraft will begin joining the fleet in the fourth quarter of 2026, forming part of LATAM’s firm order for 24 E195‑E2s valued at about US$2.1 billion, with 50 additional purchase options. LATAM says the new type will strengthen its ability to serve medium‑density… (worldairlinenews.com) More...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced this week that the airspace over the closest airport to Washington D.C., Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), will close on July 4, one of the busiest days of the year for travel. While the airspace over DCA is typically closed during the D.C. fireworks display, this year marks the first time that the scale of the July 4 ground stop will be expanded to include more of the day. Last year, a study by Airhelp showed that DCA was the… (www.thetravel.com) More...
At ILA Berlin, Airbus and Lufthansa Group agreed on a series of further cooperative efforts and officially celebrated the 50th anniversary of their partnership which started with the delivery of the first A300 to Lufthansa in 1976. (aeronewsglobal.com) More...
India has successfully completed the maiden test flight of its first Made-in-India Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft from the Tata-Airbus facility in Vadodara, Gujarat. (www.firstpost.com) More...
The U.S. Air Force says it is increasingly confident that a solution has been identified for one of the most persistent technical issues affecting Boeing’s KC-46 Pegasus aerial refueling tanker, a program that has faced years of development challenges and cost overruns. (airguide.info) More...
Britain’s competition watchdog has launched an investigation into Ryanair’s policy of charging passengers to reserve seats, focusing on concerns that parents may have to pay extra to ensure they can sit with their children during flights. (airguide.info) More...
A Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER suffered significant fuselage damage after the aircraft’s right wing struck a ground radar antenna while taxiing at Antalya, resulting in the tower falling onto the aircraft. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
Even though the Boeing 757 has built a stellar reputation for itself, offering good economics on longer haul routes, they are quickly being retired in favor of newer airplanes. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
