The Lufthansa Group has approved an order for 20 additional long-haul aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet modernization strategy focused on improving efficiency, sustainability, and premium passenger experience. (airguide.info) More...
In the last 30 minutes, a British Airways flight from London Heathrow declared an emergency on it's descent into Edinburgh Airport. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
Yesterday, May 10th 2026, FedEx started re entering its MD11 fleet back into revenue service. The airline, being the largest operator of the MD11’s, fleet of 29 MD11 freighters has sat grounded since the crash of UPS 2976 since early November 2025. On May 9th N621FE took to the skies again while performing a test flight out of the companies Memphis headquarters to Huntsville, HSV. Flight 9045 would last 1 hour and 15 minutes before the aircraft returned back to Memphis. The next day on the 10th… (www.youtube.com) More...
Recently, the CEO of Boeing disclosed that some completed Boeing 777X aircraft sitting in storage will require a 'change incorporation' process before they can be delivered to airlines. (simpleflying.com) More...
The big three US carriers all struggle to make money transporting passengers, with PRASM falling short of CASM across the board. (aviationa2z.com) More...
SkySouth Aviation, a private jet charter and Fixed Base Operator at the Burlington-Alamance Regional Airport (KBUY), announced Friday a strategic expansion of its critical medical air transport services. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
On May 6, AirAsia pulled the trigger on a 150-strong Airbus A220 order, but what other interesting developments came from this order? (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
Captain Barbara Wyatt makes her final landing for her retirement from Delta Air Lines after 28 years of flying. Date: 5-8-26 Flight: DAL274 Airport: Detroit metro, KDTW Route: HND-DTW Gate: A34 A/C: A350-941 Ship: N503DN/3503 (www.youtube.com) More...
Alaska Airlines has gone global, but can Seattle carry the weight? Their West Coast hub strategy works domestically, but funneling international passengers through one Pacific Northwest airport is a growing challenge. However, Alaska's load factors for flights to Asia, signifies this may be a non-issue. (yourweekendtravel.com) More...
Willem-Alexander has maintained an active flying career alongside his royal duties for decades, holding multiple civil and military pilot qualifications since the 1980s (www.aviation24.be) More...
The union representing Boeing machinists in Wichita is demanding a transparent investigation into the death of an employee, Daniel Lussier. (www.kwch.com) More...
sounded like airbus is over sold beyond capacity, good for an excellent quality proven mfgr. where are these to be assembled? with belouga able get parts anywhere it is a question. (www.youtube.com) More...
Starfighters Space, Inc., a pioneer in supersonic air-launch technologies, announced on Thursday a significant expansion of its leadership team. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
Pilots lost millions of dollars in wages because Boeing falsely represented that the MAX was safe, airworthy, and essentially the same as earlier 737s, the union contends. (aviationa2z.com) More...
A Frontier airlines plane taking off for Los Angeles late Friday struck and killed a person who jumped a perimeter fence and was crossing the runway, according to airport and airline officials. (www.aol.com) More...
Emirates has unveiled one of the most visually striking special liveries in its 41-year history, a bold, full-fuselage rendering of the UAE national flag across one of its iconic Airbus A380 superjumbos. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's second flag carrier and one of the most closely watched aviation startups in recent memory, filed a formal application with the United States Department of Transportation on May 5, 2026, seeking a foreign air carrier permit and exemption authority to operate scheduled and charter services between the Kingdom and the United States. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
A Federal Aviation Administration mechanical engineer from Nashua, New Hampshire, has been arrested and charged with threatening to kill President Donald Trump after using his government-issued work computer to conduct a series of alarming internet searches. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
If you represent an organization within the defense contracting or aerospace manufacturing sector, staying informed on the Department of the Navy’s acquisition strategies is a critical part of your business development efforts. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
The discovery of a crack in the General Electric GE9X mid seal during a January 2026 inspection may appear to be another development delay for the Boeing 777X program, but the issue highlights a much larger engineering challenge facing modern aircraft engines. (airguide.info) More...
Southwest Airlines surprised a retiring Spirit pilot with a special sendoff after he missed his planned retirement flight with Spirit. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
Whether you are a frequent business traveler looking for a more convenient commute or a vacationer dreaming of your next escape, the airline industry is constantly evolving to bring the world closer to your doorstep. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
A serious aviation safety incident unfolded in Aloha, Oregon, when a man on the ground aimed a high-powered laser at a law enforcement helicopter during a critical phase of flight. The aircraft, an Airbus H125 operated by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, was preparing to land at Hillsboro Airport on October 3, 2025, when the cockpit was suddenly illuminated by a green laser. (airguide.info) More...
A passenger diagnosed with hantavirus was briefly on board a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines aircraft in Johannesburg before being removed prior to departure, according to Dutch health authorities. The incident has prompted precautionary contact measures, though officials stress the risk to other passengers remains very low. (airguide.info) More...
FedEx is poised with a new part and inspection schedule, pilot training and aircraft testing to resume MD-11 flying once the FAA signs off. (www.freightwaves.com) More...
The U.S. Air Force is aiming to deploy a luxury Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar as part of the presidential Air Force One fleet by the Fourth of July, potentially giving President Donald Trump a new aircraft in time for America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. (airguide.info) More...
The grounding of the Boeing 737 Max triggered a wave of lawsuits following two fatal crashes that killed 346 people worldwide. While passenger claims dominated headlines, another high-profile legal battle continues to unfold, this time involving pilots from Southwest Airlines. (airguide.info) More...
When you look up at the sky, you might see a commercial jetliner tracing a white contrail, or perhaps a small private aircraft navigating local airspace. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
A near miss involving two aircraft approaching John F. Kennedy International Airport has raised fresh concerns about airspace safety after the planes came within roughly 500 feet of each other during final approach. (airguide.info) More...
A retired U.S. Air Force pilot is facing serious federal charges after allegedly providing sensitive military tactics to Chinese airmen, in a case that underscores growing concerns over national security and foreign recruitment of Western military expertise. (airguide.info) More...
Airbus is preparing to announce a major order for approximately 150 A220 aircraft from AirAsia, according to industry sources, the deal would mark a significant boost for the European planemaker’s smallest jet program and represent the largest order for the type to date. (airguide.info) More...
There’s something almost dissonant about the scene in Everett right now. Boeing’s first 777-8F sits inside Building 40-25, line number 1844, fully assembled apart from its engines. A few thousand miles east in Toulouse, the first A350F prototype, MSN 700, just received its enormous cargo door on April 22. Two of the most important aircraft programs of the decade are quietly closing in on first flight. (avianticslabs.substack.com) More...
A United Airlines passenger was detained after allegedly assaulting a flight attendant and attempting to access the cockpit during a flight, prompting a swift response from crew and authorities. The incident involved a 48-year-old man who was restrained before the aircraft landed safely at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday evening. (airguide.info) More...
FedEx maintained its flying rights on a Hong Kong-Paris route by getting U.S. permission to skip a required stop in Dubai because of war conditions. (www.freightwaves.com) More...
With Spirit Airlines collapsing due to it's continued financial woes, what now for U.S travellers as a major ULCC player has disappeared from the map? (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
Earlier today, May 5, a United Airlines Boeing 767 operating UA135 from Zurich to Newark declared an emergency and diverted to London. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
