Like the Boeing 747, Airbus A340s are being phased out for more fuel-efficient twin-engine aircraft. Currently there are seven more operators still flying the French quad jets. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
Safety investigators have detailed an incident in which a WestJet Boeing 737-700 was forced to execute a high-speed rejected takeoff (RTO) after the first officer’s seat unlatched and slid away from the flight controls. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
Federal authorities have launched a high-priority investigation into a "severe" runway incursion at San Antonio International Airport (SAT) that occurred on the afternoon of January 27, 2026. A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 (B38M) was forced to perform an emergency high-speed rejected takeoff after a private turboprop mistakenly crossed into its path. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
The Federal Aviation Administration was reportedly caught off guard after President Donald J. Trump said he would “decertify” Canadian-built aircraft, including Bombardier private jets, in retaliation for Canada’s handling of Gulfstream aircraft certifications. The comments, made in a post on Truth Social, immediately sent ripples through the business aviation sector, though no formal regulatory action has followed. (airguide.info) More...
The White House has been forced to scale back President Donald Trump’s threat to “decertify” Canadian-made aircraft after warnings that such a move would ground thousands of airplanes across the United States and disrupt both commercial and military aviation. (airguide.info) More...
A longtime Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant is turning four decades of experience in the skies into a memoir that promises a rare, behind-the-scenes look at one of the most distinctive airline cultures in the United States. Blaine Miyasato, now based in Las Vegas, is writing a book that chronicles his 40-year career with the carrier and the personal and professional journey that came with it. (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...
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...
Officials have confirmed a deadly plane crash Friday at the intersection of Ustick Road and Aviation Way near the Caldwell Executive Airport in Idaho (www.ktvb.com) More...
A U.S. Border Patrol agent was briefly arrested last week after attempting to bring a flash-bang grenade through security at McAllen-Miller International Airport in Texas, prompting a police response and raising questions about airport security enforcement and prosecutorial decisions. (airguide.info) More...
Italian aviation authorities have concluded that a serious take-off weight miscalculation caused a tail strike involving a LATAM Airlines Boeing 777-300ER during departure from Milan Malpensa in July 2024. Although the aircraft returned safely and no injuries were reported, investigators later classified the event as an accident due to the extent of structural damage sustained during rotation. (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...
A United Airlines passenger ended up in a different country after accidently boarding the wrong flight. The passenger was headed from Los Angeles to Managua, Nicaragua, with a layover in Houston — but ended up in Tokyo, according to multiple reports. (www.foxnews.com) More...
China is moving to adjust aviation regulations in a bid to strengthen the competitiveness of its domestically developed C919 narrowbody jet, potentially opening the door to wider use at smaller airports and improving its prospects in Southeast Asia. (airguide.info) 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...
Effective Monday, Air Canada announced the suspension of its services to Cuba due to an ongoing aviation fuel shortage on the island. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.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...
The 2026 Singapore Airshow closed without the blockbuster order announcements seen at past editions, but it delivered something arguably more revealing: a sharp snapshot of an industry recalibrating for the rest of the decade. The event underscored a widening gap between airline demand and manufacturers’ ability to deliver, with efficiency, production discipline, and execution risk dominating conversations across the show floor. (airguide.info) More...
Tension in the Middle East reached a kinetic flashpoint as a U.S. Navy F-35C Lightning II stealth fighter intercepted and destroyed an Iranian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that posed a direct threat to the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) carrier strike group. The encounter marks a significant escalation in the ongoing maritime shadow war between Washington and Tehran. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
Three passengers have filed a lawsuit against JetBlue and aircraft manufacturer Airbus, alleging that a frightening mid-flight loss of altitude in October 2025 was caused by a software-related failure rather than the solar radiation explanation previously offered by the manufacturer. The suit also names Thales as a defendant. (airguide.info) More...
A Hong Kong Airlines aircraft issued a mayday call over fuel concerns after being forced into an extended holding pattern above Taipei when a runway closure disrupted arrivals at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. (airguide.info) 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...
Air Transat has introduced non-stop service to Rio de Janeiro, linking Toronto and Montreal directly to the iconic Brazilian city. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) 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...
