Airbus has called for immediate precautionary action across all global operators of A320 Family aircraft following the discovery of a rare but critical vulnerability linked to intense solar radiation. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
A private Cessna Citation VI headed to Tampa International Airport almost landed at MacDill Air Force Base in error, breaking off the approach on the very last minute. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
Airbus has revised down its 2025 aircraft delivery target following the discovery of defective fuselage panels used on some of its A320-family jets. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
Airbus has reported that the overwhelming majority of Airbus A320 family units affected by the ELAC issue (reported on November 28th) have since been updated. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
A pilot ejected safely as an F-16 fighter jet from the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team crashed on a dry lake bed in San Bernardino County on Wednesday, Dec. 3, officials said. The fiery crash was reported shortly before 11 a.m. along Trona Road in Trona, about three miles south of Trona Airport and about 25 miles northeast of the China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department and Air Force officials. (www.desertsun.com) More...
Air traffic controllers across the United States are expressing frustration and anger over a recently announced $10,000 retention bonus, calling the payment inadequate given the mounting pressures facing the profession and the critical staffing shortages plaguing the Federal Aviation Administration. The bonus, introduced as part of efforts to retain experienced controllers and stabilize the workforce, has been met with widespread criticism from controllers who argue the one-time payment does… (guessingheadlights.com) More...
With American Airlines debuting its retro-styled Boeing 787 and Delta Air Lines preparing for its own centennial in 2025, airlines worldwide are highlighting their histories. Now Lufthansa steps into the spotlight with a reveal that is both nostalgic and forward-looking. (avgeekery.com) More...
Airbus is imposing new cold-weather operating restrictions on certain A320neo aircraft equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines, the company confirmed Friday Nov. 28, following an earlier report by aviation outlet aeroTELEGRAPH. The manufacturer said it has updated ground-handling and engine-operation procedures to ensure safe performance when temperatures drop below freezing. (airguide.info) More...
Air traffic controllers at Islamabad International Airport (ISB) prevented a potentially catastrophic runway incident after stopping a Saudi Airlines Boeing 777-300ER moments before it attempted to land on a runway closed for maintenance. The near miss comes as Pakistan and India both investigate separate runway-misalignment incidents involving foreign carriers, raising renewed concerns over pilot situational awareness and adherence to NOTAMs across the region. (airguide.info) More...
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a new airworthiness directive requiring inspections of Airbus A350 auxiliary power unit (APU) air intake flaps after two in-service incidents revealed a recurring mechanical issue. (airguide.info) More...
President Donald Trump said Saturday morning that Venezuela’s airspace should be considered “closed” as he weighs military action against the South American nation. “To all Airlines, Pilots, Drug Dealers, and Human Traffickers, please consider THE AIRSPACE ABOVE AND SURROUNDING VENEZUELA TO BE CLOSED IN ITS ENTIRETY,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social. There was no immediate response from Venezuela, which maintains authority over its own airspace, to the post. Flight-tracking data appeared to… (www.nbcnews.com) More...
A new investment scheme projected to be executed with proprietary funds will allow Aerolíneas Argentinas to add 18 aircraft to its operation, covering the renewal of its long-haul fleet and the expansion of capacity on domestic and regional routes. The initiative contemplates the arrival of four Airbus A330neo and 14 Boeing 737 MAX of different variants, along with an outlay exceeding 65 million dollars destined for cabin retrofits and connectivity systems. According to details released by the… (www.aviacionline.com) More...
Airbus outlined plans for the final stretch of development for its next-generation A350 freighter, which has 82 customer orders so far. (www.freightwaves.com) More...
A team of German researchers has developed a groundbreaking system that removes ice from airplane wings by vibrating it off—eliminating the need for traditional, energy-intensive heating methods. (airguide.info) More...
Ryanair Holdings Plc has scrapped its subscription service eight months into the plan after finding it was costing the budget airline too much money. More than 55,000 people signed up to Prime, which generated more than €4.4 million ($5.1 million) in subscription fees, though members received €6 million in discounted fares, Ryanair said on Friday in a statement. “This trial has cost more money than it generates,” Chief Marketing Officer Dara Brady said. (www.msn.com) More...
JSX is bringing the turboprop back to American skies with the ATR 42 and has chosen a historic airfield that once powered America’s aviation rise for its first flights. The sad irony is that this legendary runway is nearing its final chapter. (avgeekery.com) More...
Southwest Airlines announced Tuesday a pivotal new partnership with German leisure airline Condor, a move set to significantly expand transatlantic travel options for passengers across the globe. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
Airbus (AIR.PA), opens new tab is restricting operations in extreme cold for some aircraft equipped with Pratt & Whitney engines, an Airbus spokesperson said on Friday, confirming an earlier report by industry publication aeroTELEGRAPH. The French planemaker said it has modified existing procedures for engine operations on the ground in freezing conditions. As a result, take-offs using Pratt & Whitney engines face restrictions in severe weather, including freezing fog and visibility of… (www.reuters.com) More...
The UK and France have become the first countries to introduce a new high-resolution volcanic ash forecasting system designed to prevent a repeat of the massive aviation disruption caused by Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull eruption in 2010. (airguide.info) More...
A preliminary report released by the NTSB indicates that a weather balloon was the likely cause of a midair collision involving United Airlines Flight 1093 high above Moab, Utah, last month. (avgeekery.com) More...
FedEx is joining UPS in acknowledging it will be without its MD-11 fleet for many months, representing a significant cut in capacity. (www.freightwaves.com) More...
The Switchblade Flying Car is back in the headlines, this time for a patent that tackles one of the biggest engineering hurdles in the flying car world. (avgeekery.com) More...
Yesterday, November 26, 2025, in an unfortunate start to the thanksgiving holidays, New Pacific airlines announced it would cease operations (www.youtube.com) More...
TA Airways is facing one of the most severe fleet disruptions in its history as Pratt & Whitney GTF engine recalls continue to sideline aircraft across the global aviation industry. The Italian carrier now has 22 aircraft grounded—about 28% of its total fleet—due to defects in PW1000G-series engines, according to Corriere della Sera. ITA estimates financial damages exceeding €150 million over the next five years, amounting to roughly €82,000 per day. (airguide.info) More...
3 DECEMBER 1990: Thirty-five years ago today, two Northwest jets found themselves on the same runway in near-zero visibility at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW). The collision of Flights 1482 and 299 marked a key moment in aviation’s understanding of runway incursions and cockpit teamwork. Today, we remember the eight lives lost and the lessons that followed. (avgeekery.com) More...
Thanksgiving travel surged to historic levels this year, with the Transportation Security Administration screening more passengers than ever before despite widespread winter storm cancellations. TSA officials confirmed that Sunday’s traffic set a new all-time record, surpassing the previous peak of 3.09 million travelers recorded in June. (airguide.info) More...
