FlightAware is looking for FlightFeeder hosts near specific airports. Selected hosts receive a free FlightFeeder to visualize the sky above them while contributing to the world’s largest ADS-B network. (go.flightaware.com) More...
A flight paramedic with no pilot training was forced to take control of a medical helicopter after the pilot suffered a sudden medical emergency mid-flight, according to a preliminary report released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). (airguide.info) More...
CHICAGO- United Airlines (UA) is placing multiple Pratt & Whitney-powered Boeing 777 aircraft into long-term storage as engine reliability issues and parts shortages disrupt operations. The affected aircraft operate critical high-density and long-haul routes, including Hawaii, Asia, and Europe. Additional engine incidents could trigger regulatory action that restricts extended overwater flights, placing some of United’s most important routes at risk. (aviationa2z.com) More...
WestJet has announced that it will no longer go ahead with plans to install more seats on its Boeing 737 fleet following customer feedback. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines announced a definitive merger agreement under which Allegiant will acquire Sun Country in a cash and stock transaction, touting the merger as a way to create a leading leisure-focused U.S. airline, expanding service to more popular vacation destinations across the United States, as well as international destinations, and providing more people with access to affordable, convenient air travel (www.prnewswire.com) More...
While inaugural flights for major carriers always draw a crowd, the upcoming Seattle (SEA) to Rome (FCO) route is shattering internal records. A staggering 1,080 standby passengers have already listed for the inaugural flight. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
A 33-year-old Canadian is accused of pretending to be a pilot and flight attendant in order to score free flights from 2017 through 2019. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
NASA is poised to begin flight tests of a representative stub wing section that is aimed at dramatically enhancing the drag-reducing benefits of natural laminar flow (NLF) in next-generation, swept wing airliners. Laminar, or smooth airflow over an aircraft’s wing and tail surfaces, significantly cuts skin friction, the biggest source of drag in an aircraft, as well as profile drag. On large Boeing 777-class transport aircraft, NASA estimates NLF has the potential to cut fuel burn by up to 10%. (aviationweek.com) More...
The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that it is on track to deliver a Boeing 747, gifted by the government of Qatar, to serve as an interim presidential transport aircraft by summer 2026. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
The Federal Aviation Administration has published a formal notice in the Federal Register outlining its implementation plan for mandated safety enhancements on the Boeing 737 Max family, including the still-uncertified 737-10. The document provides new clarity on how the regulator intends to evaluate, certify, and ultimately require fleet-wide adoption of enhanced flight crew alerting features. (airguide.info) More...
Senate whistleblower report alleges years of 787 electrical failures, latent defects, and withheld safety data linked to Air India Flight 171’s crash. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
Delta Air Lines announced on Tuesday that it has placed a direct order for 30 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, with options for 30 more, with plans to use these on transatlantic and South American routes. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
Titan Aviation Leasing, the joint venture between Titan Aviation Holdings, Inc. and Bain Capital, has finalized the acquisition of a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on a long-term lease to China Airlines. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
Just after entering service, on its second revenue flight, Delta Air Lines Airbus A350-941 N351DN latest "Team USA" special livery landing at Detroit metro, DTW runway 22R 1-12-26. Flt DAL158 from ICN. (www.youtube.com) More...
On Thursday, Daher Aircraft Division showcased its latest advancement in general aviation with the introduction of the TBM 980 at its headquarters and production facility in Tarbes, France. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
Airbus has launched a major initiative to test global 5G connectivity from space, aiming to demonstrate the feasibility of standardized, interoperable 5G services delivered via satellite. The project is being led by Airbus UpNext, Airbus’s advanced research arm, and focuses on next-generation 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) capabilities. (airguide.info) More...
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have announced a new order for nine Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, reinforcing Africa’s largest airline’s long-haul growth strategy as global travel demand continues to rise. The deal was finalised in December 2025 and disclosed on Jan. 20. (airguide.info) More...
In response to growing cybersecurity risks in aviation, NASA is developing and testing blockchain-based technology designed to enhance the safety, integrity, and security of air travel data. (airguide.info) More...
The future of TAP Air Portugal in Lisbon — one of Europe’s last major independent flag carriers—has become the continent’s most closely watched aviation storyline. (theaviationhub.co.uk) More...
