Italy-based aerospace contractor Leonardo announced Monday that it will deliver four C-27J Spartan-derived Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Defence. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
An Aurigny Air Services ATR 72-212A experienced a total electrical failure during descent into Guernsey on February 4, 2026, prompting a serious incident investigation by UK authorities. (airguide.info) More...
Pilots of a SAS Scandinavian Airlines flight from Stockholm to Malaga were forced to divert after passengers spotted a rodent in the cabin, marking the second such incident on the same route in less than 18 months. (airguide.info) More...
U.S. senators renewed calls for sweeping air safety reforms during a February 12 hearing in Washington, D.C., reviewing last year’s fatal midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport that killed 67 people. (airguide.info) More...
The U.S. Department of War and the Department of Energy announced on Sunday that a next-generation nuclear reactor, Ward250, had been successfully flown from March Air Reserve Base in California to Hill Air Force Base in Utah. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
In the last few moments, a KLM Boeing 787 from Amsterdam and Mexico City has declared an emergency over the Atlantic and is diverting to Reykjavik. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
In the last 30 minutes or so, a Transavia flight from Kittila has declared an emergency during it's descent into Paris Orly Airport. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
Within the last hour, a United Airlines Boeing 767 operating a flight between Munich and New York has declared an emergency. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
Air Canada has officially cemented its status as a premier global carrier by launching an aggressive international expansion strategy. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
A Boeing 737 operated by Sun Express suffered a landing gear collapse while taxiing for departure at Antalya Airport in Turkey, leaving the aircraft inoperable on the taxiway and resting on one of its own engines. (simpleflying.com) More...
The countdown to race day is on, and getting to the track in Louisville, Ky. (SDF) is top priority for many travelers. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
Rocket Lab Corp. announced Thursday that its next launch will be a dedicated mission for the Department of War’s Defense Innovation Unit. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
Jet Airways has completed the sale of three grounded Boeing 777-300ER jets for US$46 million, concluding a multi-year insolvency process that involved extensive court proceedings and regulatory approvals. The aircraft, parked in Mumbai for nearly six years, will now join the fleet of European cargo operator Challenge Group. (airguide.info) More...
Hundreds of flights operated by Lufthansa were canceled as pilots and cabin crew staged a coordinated strike at Germany’s largest airline, intensifying labor tensions and disrupting travel plans for thousands of passengers. (airguide.info) More...
Spirit Airlines is recalling 500 flight attendants from furlough as it advances plans to sell 20 Airbus aircraft, signaling an operational reset amid ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. The move comes months after the airline placed roughly 1,800 cabin crew members on furlough in December, most involuntarily, following about 500 voluntary furlough requests. (airguide.info) More...
The temporary grounding of flights at El Paso International Airport was triggered by U.S. military testing of high-energy laser systems near Fort Bliss, according to multiple sources familiar with the operation. (airguide.info) More...
AA is losing ground to Delta and United, and the 2025 numbers are brutal: $111M profit on $54.6B revenue while competitors crush it on premium. Domestically, unit revenue is down 2.5% YoY. Their hubs don't serve major business markets, their A321XLR rollout is already getting roasted, and public labor disputes with pilots and FAs are bleeding into customer perception. If American wants to fix this, some uncomfortable strategic changes are overdue. (yourweekendtravel.com) More...
Northern Jet, a prominent private aviation services provider, is launching an exclusive "2026 Aircraft Preview" event series at three Florida airports this March. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
This revolutionary company designs and manufactures state-of-the-art electric aircraft tugs. These powerful, towbarless, hydraulic-free, and environmentally friendly aircraft tractors save time, reduce costs, and protect the environment at the same time. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
Air Canada has formally revealed a firm order for eight Airbus A350‑1000s, marking one of the airline’s most significant widebody commitments in recent years and signalling a decisive shift in its long‑haul fleet strategy. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
ANA Holdings has unveiled a record investment plan worth JPY2.7 trillion ($17.5 billion) covering fiscal years 2026 to 2028, outlining an aggressive strategy to expand its fleet, grow international networks, and strengthen cargo and digital capabilities ahead of major capacity growth at Tokyo Narita in 2029. The medium-term plan, announced on January 30, positions the group for sustained growth as global travel demand continues to recover and shift toward Asia-Pacific hubs. (airguide.info) More...
Crystal Bay Airlines is preparing to launch operations with an initial fleet of three Airbus A321 family aircraft, positioning itself as an international leisure charter carrier rather than a domestic scheduled airline. (airguide.info) More...
Frontier Airlines is scaling back its fleet growth plans, returning leased aircraft and deferring future deliveries as financial pressures weigh on the U.S. ultra-low-cost sector. The Denver-based carrier will return 24 leased Airbus A320neo aircraft, defer 69 scheduled deliveries, and execute 10 sale-leaseback transactions in a move aimed at stabilizing its balance sheet and moderating capacity growth through the start of the next decade. (airguide.info) More...
EVA Air announced on Wednesday that it will begin operating a new scheduled service between Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport on 26 June. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
FAA has officially lifted the emergency airspace closure surrounding El Paso International Airport this morning, ending a high-stakes grounding that briefly classified the region as "National Defence Airspace." (aeroxplorer.com) More...
Following two years of intense regulatory scrutiny and a comprehensive overhaul of its manufacturing culture, Boeing has provided its most candid assessment yet of the efforts required to stabilise its most critical narrowbody program. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
EGYPTAIR has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900, marking the start of a 16-aircraft order and making the airline the launch operator for the type in North Africa. The new widebody will play a central role in the carrier’s long-haul fleet modernisation strategy and support planned expansion from its Cairo hub to new intercontinental destinations. (airguide.info) More...
A routine afternoon departure from Glasgow to London turned into a high‑visibility aviation incident today, after British Airways flight BA1481 declared an emergency shortly after take‑off. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
EVA Air is set to strengthen its North American presence with the launch of a new nonstop service between Taipei and Washington, D.C., beginning 26 June 2026. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
Iberia is preparing for one of the most ambitious summer seasons in its history, unveiling a record 3.35 million seats across its Latin America network. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
AirAsia X (AAX) has taken a decisive step in its transformation into a globally connected long‑haul operator, selecting Bahrain as a strategic hub to anchor its expansion across Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Australia. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report into the February 10, 2024 turbulence event involving United Airlines flight 1890, a Boeing 777‑222ER operating from Los Angeles to Newark. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
Three cabin crew members from British Airways were hospitalized in Los Angeles after unknowingly consuming marijuana-infused sweets handed to them by a passenger on a transatlantic flight from London to California. (airguide.info) More...
Bombardier has announced firm orders from longtime customer Vista and its commonly controlled entities for 40 Challenger 3500 business jets, with options for an additional 120 aircraft. The confirmed orders are valued at approximately $1.18 billion based on 2026 list prices. If all 120 options are exercised, the total potential value for 160 aircraft would reach $4.72 billion. (airguide.info) More...
In a post on X, the FAA has lifted the restrictions on El Paso airspace, effective immediately. We’re sure there is more to this story. We’ll keep you updated. (avgeekery.com) More...
Commercial and general aviation operations at El Paso International Airport were grounded on Tuesday evening after a temporary flight restriction went INTO effect at 06:30 UTC. The restriction covers the entirety of KELP airspace, but excludes, neighboring Mexican airspace. Reasons for this restriction have not been specified, and another restriction west of Santa Teresa also went into effect simultaneously, also along the US Mexican border. The temporary flight restriction is expected to be… (kfoxtv.com) More...
The Federal Aviation Administration announced a formal market survey on Tuesday aimed at identifying qualified vendors capable of providing a light‑aircraft platform for a year-long experimental fuel‑testing program. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
The first month of 2026 has delivered a surprisingly clear contrast between Boeing and Airbus in both orders and deliveries, offering early clues about how each manufacturer’s year may unfold. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
Frontier Airlines has filed a lawsuit against American Airlines seeking damages exceeding $100,000 after a ground collision at Miami International Airport left one of its aircraft severely damaged and out of service for six months. (airguide.info) More...
The aviation community was jolted on 10 February 2026 when a StarSky Aviation Fokker 50 suffered a dramatic runway excursion and cliff fall at Mogadishu Aden Adde International Airport. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
Emirates has officially launched A350 operations to London Gatwick, marking a significant expansion of its UK footprint and introducing its Premium Economy cabin to the airport for the first time. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
Lufthansa City Airlines has taken another decisive step in its rapid scale‑up, officially launching operations from Frankfurt Airport—its second base and the Lufthansa Group’s largest hub. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
