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...
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...
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 rodent revelation was preceded by an announcement by the airline that stated they would be double-provisioning flights leaving London (simpleflying.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...
Aura Aero has secured its first firm order for the ERA hybrid-electric regional aircraft, marking a key milestone for the Toulouse-based startup as it advances toward certification and entry into service by 2030. (airguide.info) More...
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced Thursday that it has signed a contract with Salus Aviation (AW) Ltd., based in New Zealand, for the supply of two H145//BK117 D-3 helicopters, the latest model in the BK117 helicopter series. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
Abra Group will incorporate seven Airbus A330-900 widebody aircraft into its fleet between 2026 and 2027, strengthening its long-haul network across the Americas and key intercontinental markets. (airguide.info) More...
A sharp surge in global jet fuel prices following conflict in the Middle East could drive up air fares ahead of the peak summer travel season and potentially trigger flight disruptions, industry analysts have warned. (airguide.info) More...
Aviation automation specialist Skyryse has introduced plans for an advanced emergency autoland capability designed for both helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, a development that could significantly improve aviation safety during critical in-flight situations. (airguide.info) More...
Spirit Airlines is exiting bankruptcy with a focused, Allegiant-inspired strategy. They're shrinking its fleet, re-thinking off-peak utilization, and concentrating on high-yield East Coast markets like Fort Lauderdale, Detroit, New York, and Orlando. The strategy makes sense on paper, but whether Spirit can execute it effectively or if they're simply becoming attractive acquisition bait remains the question. (yourweekendtravel.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...
In a memo to Delta Airlines employees, CEO Ed Bastian shared leadership changes designed to support the company’s vision of becoming a world-leading airline for the next generation of customers. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
The United States Air Force has issued a contract request for twelve spare engine cores to support its fleet of KC‑46A Pegasus aerial‑refueling and transport aircraft, the service disclosed in documents released Thursday. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) 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...
Egypt and Libya have signed a new aviation memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in airspace management, air safety oversight and operational coordination between the two neighboring countries. (airguide.info) More...
Airline pilots and flight crews rely on a range of coded phrases and subtle signals to communicate emergencies during a flight without alarming passengers. While frequent flyers may occasionally hear unusual terms or announcements, aviation experts say these words are often used internally by crew members to discreetly coordinate responses to medical or safety situations onboard. (airguide.info) More...
Holidaymakers on one of the first flights out of Abu Dhabi after the escalation of conflict in the Middle East have described the experience as surreal and frightening, as thousands of travelers struggled to leave the region amid widespread flight disruptions. (airguide.info) More...
Lufthansa’s iconic Boeing 747-8, known as the “Queen of the Skies,” has joined the airline’s special anniversary fleet with a striking new blue livery featuring an oversized crane logo to mark the carrier’s 100th founding anniversary. (airguide.info) More...
Israel said one of its F-35I “Adir” stealth fighters shot down an Iranian Air Force Yak-130 over Tehran on March 4, 2026, a claim that, if confirmed, would mark the first known air-to-air kill for the F-35. (www.aerotime.aero) More...
Kazakhstan’s national airline, Air Astana (KC), has placed an order for 25 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. The order comprises five A320neo and 20 A321neo aircraft. (www.airwaysmag.com) 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...
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...
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...
United Airlines has successfully concluded a high-stakes extraction operation to repatriate the final members of its flight crews who were caught in the crossfire of the rapidly escalating conflict in the Middle East. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
Global Positioning System (GPS) technology underpins modern aviation, enabling precise routing, tracking and time synchronization. But as concerns grow over GPS jamming and spoofing, a new alternative is gaining attention in aerospace: quantum navigation. (airguide.info) 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...
US and European regulators have ordered urgent inspections of certain Boeing 757 aircraft fitted with Aviation Partners Boeing scimitar blended winglets after multiple crack findings prompted swift regulatory action. (airguide.info) More...
Limited commercial flights out of the Middle East resumed on Monday Mar. 2, but hundreds of thousands of travelers remain stranded at key aviation hubs after U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran triggered widespread airspace closures and mass cancellations. (airguide.info) More...
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) affecting all US-registered Boeing 737 Max aircraft following reports of uncontrolled cockpit and cabin overheating during flight. The directive, issued on February 24 and effective immediately, applies to 737 Max 8, Max 9, and Max 8-200 variants, covering 771 aircraft on the US registry. (airguide.info) More...
Ryanair left 89 passengers stranded at César Manrique–Lanzarote Airport on Wednesday after lengthy queues at passport control prevented them from reaching the gate in time for their flight to Bristol. (www.aviation24.be) More...
Deucalion Aviation, a global aviation investment and asset‑management platform, announced on Tuesday that it has acquired three Airbus A330 aircraft currently leased to Spanish carrier Wamos Air. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D‑Conn.) on Tuesday sent a formal request to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) seeking a legal opinion on the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) recent acquisition of six Boeing 737 aircraft, including a $70 million luxury jet designated for use by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
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...
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...
Airline pilots flying over the Middle East feared an Iranian ballistic missile may have been fired in their direction after witnessing multiple launches during a commercial flight, amid escalating regional tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. (airguide.info) More...
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an emergency order revoking the Air Carrier Certificate of StarFlite Aviation of Houston. (airguide.info) More...
Hermeus, an Atlanta-based aerospace startup backed by venture capital, announced Monday that its latest prototype, the Quarterhorse Mk 2.1, has completed a maiden flight. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
Starting in 2029, British Airways plans to phase out its Gatwick-based Boeing 777-200ERs in favor of newer Boeing 787-10s. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
The Qantas Boeing 747SP was a rare aircraft, with the Australian airline ordering just two examples. They were originally slated for services to Wellington, New Zealand due to that airports short runway. The first aircraft was delivered on 23 January 1981. During that flight, Boeing gave out a brochure to the staff on board, and in it are some excellent pictures. Qantas Boeing 747SP Interior First thing to note is that some Boeing 747SP operators, including Qantas, opted for the longitudinal… (boardingarea.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...
Flights out of Dubai & Abu Dhabi begin to restart, with the likes of Emirates, flydubai and Etihad Airways starting slowly following regional tensions. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
