In many locations, November, December, January, and February offer harsh weather conditions. These winter months can lead to disruptions which could tempt travelers to stay inside and wait for more welcoming spring conditions. Whether it’s a holiday vacation to see family and friends or a much-needed winter getaway to a warmer climate, the FlightAware app can help travelers navigate winter travel challenges and delays. Using FlightAware to Make Your Next Trip Go Smoothly. (blog.flightaware.com) More...
Following almost six years in storage, a Qantas Airbus A380 was grounded just after one flight after one of the slats broke apart during flight. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
Kuala Lumpur International Airport has seen just about everything, but nothing quite prepared it for the morning in December 2015 when it woke up on the front pages of newspapers around the world. The story was too strange to ignore. Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad had taken out an advert in The Star politely asking the public a question no major airport should ever have to ask. In plain print, beneath three photos of jumbo jets, it basically said: if these Boeing 747s are yours, please come… (luxurylaunches.com) More...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the Boeing 717 that will have a material impact on the operations of at least two US airlines. The AD was prompted by the investigation into a 2023 incident with a Delta Air Lines 717 that landed without nose landing gear, and requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the upper lock link assembly. The AD will impact nearly 100 Boeing 717s that are currently active with Delta and Hawaiian Airlines.… (www.msn.com) More...
This month marks a major milestone in aviation history: the 90th anniversary of the first flight of the Douglas DC-3. Introduced in 1935, the aircraft revolutionized commercial air travel, reshaped military airlift capabilities, and cemented its place as one of the most enduring and influential airplanes ever built. Nine decades later, the DC-3 remains an icon-still flying, still inspiring, and still central to a vibrant community dedicated to preserving its legacy. That community has evolved… (www.msn.com) More...
After 11 years working together, All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Disney/Lucasfilm are winding down their Star Wars movie partnership. ANA has opened up a lottery to allow up to 80 people (40 ANA Mileage Club members and one accompanying guest each) to have the chance to view the C-3PO skinned aircraft one last time at its Haneda maintenance hangar before the livery is decommissioned. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
The Bell 206 made its first flight on December 8, 1962, starting life as the Army’s YOH-4—an aircraft that initially lost out in military testing. But Bell saw potential where others didn’t. After a complete redesign and a new name, the JetRanger went on to become a favorite of pilots, police departments, news crews, and operators around the globe. More than 7,000 built later, it remains one of the most recognizable and successful light helicopters ever created. (vintageaviationnews.com) More...
Spirit Aviation will transfer two airport gates to American Airlines for $30 million after a judge at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York approved the company's request on Monday. In August, Spirit filed for bankruptcy for a second time as it grappled with dwindling cash reserves and mounting losses. The company has already exited 14 airports and rejected leases for over 80 aircraft. As part of its network optimization, Spirit determined it no longer needs all… (www.msn.com) More...
A United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER bound for Tokyo made a safe emergency landing at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) on Saturday afternoon after an engine failure shortly after takeoff ignited a brush fire near the runway. All 275 passengers and 15 crew members aboard United Flight 803 were reported uninjured. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
Air India received a surprise parking bill of nearly 10 million rupees (about $120,000) after rediscovering a long-lost Boeing 737-200 that had been quietly sitting in a remote corner of India’s Kolkata Airport for more than a decade — a jet that somehow slipped entirely out of the memory of anyone at the airline. The aircraft, registered VT-EHH, was taken out of service and parked on a remote pad at Kolkata Airport in 2012. Over the years, staff turnover and record-keeping gaps meant the jet… (www.aerotime.aero) More...
A Beijing court has ordered Malaysia Airlines to compensate several families of passengers who were onboard missing flight MH370, ruling that the carrier must pay more than 2.9 million yuan ($410,240) per case, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The judgments apply to eight cases involving eight passengers. (airguide.info) More...
Alaska Airlines is reportedly planning to open a new crew base in Southern California. The Anchorage Daily News reported that the airline will open a 737 base in San Diego on June 1, 2026. The carrier expects to station up to 250 captains and first officers there, the newspaper said. As part of the expansion, Alaska will hire 90 new first officers during the first quarter of 2026, though they will not all be based in San Diego. The airline acknowledged that, to fully staff San Diego, pilots will… (www.msn.com) More...
A rare bit of good airline news is on the horizon: a new all-business-class carrier is aiming to launch in the United States next year. Anchorage-based New Pacific Airlines has partnered with Dubai-headquartered boutique airline Beond to create a premium service called Beond America—an ambitious attempt to bring a luxury, all-business-class model to U.S. skies. (airguide.info) More...
Qantas welcomed its tenth and final Airbus A380 aircraft back to Sydney on December 2, 2025, ending a nearly six-year storage period that began during the COVID pandemic (www.aerotime.aero) More...
There has been an ongoing war of words between United Airlines and American Airlines regarding service at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, a major transit hub for both companies. The two carriers are jockeying for customers and airspace and it has led to pointed public comments from both sides. Last week, American Airlines vice chairman and chief strategy officer Steve Johnson spoke in front of an assembly of the company's Chicago workers. During the conversation, Johnson sent a… (www.msn.com) More...
Pegasus Airlines has signed an agreement to acquire Czech Airlines and its subsidiary Smartwings for €154 million as part of its global expansion strategy. The deal, announced Monday, includes both airlines and related receivables. The transaction remains subject to mandatory regulatory approvals and other transfer conditions. Pegasus Airlines, established in 1990, currently operates flights to 158 destinations across 55 countries with one of the world’s youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets.… (www.investing.com) More...
Air Transat has received a 72-hour strike notice from the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), the union representing the company's 700 pilots. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
Aer Lingus Pittsburgh service launches in 2026 with nonstop flights to Dublin, marking the city’s first-ever air link to the Emerald Isle. (avgeekery.com) More...
Investors in the U.S. airline sector had a choppy year, with the Dow Jones US Airlines Index (DJUSAR) underperforming the S&P 500 Index by a wide margin. The major concerns centered on rising costs, weaker-than-hoped demand/pricing, and balance sheet risk, even as travel volume stayed solid and jet fuel prices eased. Looking ahead to 2026, Deutsche Bank thinks the U.S. airline industry is preparing for a new year that will see upside from modest domestic capacity increases, a healthy pricing… (www.msn.com) More...
Venezuela has authorised the resumption of US-operated migrant repatriation flights, reversing course just days after announcing the program’s suspension amid escalating geopolitical tensions. The flights — operated by Eastern Airlines with a Boeing 777-200ER — will continue operating between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Caracas Simón Bolívar International Airport. (airguide.info) More...
Boeing has officially completed its acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, bringing one of its largest suppliers in-house and marking a major shift in the company’s commercial and defense operations. Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg described the move as a pivotal moment for the manufacturer, emphasizing the focus on stability, high-quality aircraft production, and strengthened aftermarket and defense capabilities as integration begins. (airguide.info) More...
A new review of aviation safety standards is calling for automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and trained flight crews on all commercial aircraft to improve survival rates from sudden cardiac arrest in the air. Although in-flight cardiac arrest (IFCA) accounts for less than 1% of medical emergencies, it remains the leading cause of in-flight fatalities, highlighting the urgent need for standardized equipment and training across airlines. (airguide.info) More...
U.S. competitors are closely watching Spirit Airlines as it nears an important milestone in its bankruptcy and restructuring process, and at least two are reportedly readying for the airline's shutdown as early as Saturday. Spirit, which is operating under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, has until Saturday, Dec. 13, to secure additional funding through its debtor-in-possession financing facility. The Air Current reported Friday that some rival airlines expect Spirit to miss the deadline… (www.msn.com) More...
Boeing has been under intense public scrutiny in recent years, largely due to high-profile issues involving the 737 Max and ongoing quality-control concerns with the 787 Dreamliner. These headlines have fueled a perception that Boeing aircraft may be less safe than Airbus jets. However, a closer look at hard data from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) tells a very different story—one where both manufacturers operate at extremely low accident rates. (airguide.info) More...
Artificial intelligence is ushering in a new era of accuracy and safety in aircraft weight and balance (W&B) management. Aviation innovators are developing advanced, on-aircraft systems that deliver precise real-time measurements—reducing reliance on manual calculations and minimizing the risks associated with human error. (airguide.info) More...
Airlines around the world are facing an acute shortage of Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, yet a growing number of nearly new jets—some only six years old—are being stripped for parts and effectively scrapped. This contradiction is emerging at the very moment when carriers urgently need more A320-family aircraft, Airbus is increasing production rates, and leasing companies are struggling to keep fleets in service. (airguide.info) More...
A battery fire onboard an Air China flight has renewed attention on the growing risk posed by lithium power banks and the strict safety rules airlines are enforcing to prevent in-flight fires. The incident occurred on Oct. 18, about 30 minutes after takeoff, when a lithium battery inside a passenger’s carry-on bag suddenly ignited in the overhead compartment of an Airbus A321 operating as Air China Flight CA139 from Hangzhou to Seoul. (airguide.info) More...
Sun Country Airlines will establish a new base at Cincinnati International Airport, an important Amazon logistics hub, with operations set to begin on January 31, 2026. The base will initially support the carrier’s expanding cargo division, which operates twenty Boeing 737-800BCFs exclusively for Amazon’s Prime Air network. (airguide.info) More...
India’s largest airline IndiGo said the compensation for millions of customers left stranded during a recent aviation crisis that brought air operations to a standstill is more than ₹5bn (£41m). Top aviation officials have blamed the carrier for the week-long collapse of operations which IndiGo said was caused by mismanaged crew rosters and their unpreparedness with a recent policy change that seeks to enforce stricter rest times for pilots. (www.msn.com) More...
Washington has bet on a single prime integrator to rationalise a fragmented, brittle automation landscape. The harder question is whether this structure, the funding behind it, and the chosen contractor can deliver what the National Airspace System (NAS) actually needs. (globalairspaceradar.com) More...
United Airlines, one of the world’s largest commercial carriers, once operated the very first production Boeing 777-200 ever delivered. That airplane, registered N777UA, is now reportedly stored — and the carrier has moved to clarify its status as aviation fans express concern. (airguide.info) More...
Jet2 has this week revealed the major announcement of launching flights and holidays to Egypt, highlighting it’s continued success as an airline on the continued rise. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
Boeing & Airbus have completed their acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, which each side of the aircraft manufacturer duopoly taking certain things within this. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
Qatar Airways has suddenly changed it’s CEO, with a new appointment made on December 7, which is posing questions into why the shift has happened so soon. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
