As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history continues, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered flight reductions at 40 major airports, including Atlanta, New York, Boston, and Los Angeles. The move begins with affecting 4% of flights, with plans to ramp up to impact 1 in 10 flights at those airports, disrupting travel plans for thousands of Americans every day. (www.fastcompany.com) More...
There are few aircraft more iconic than the F-14 Tomcat. There are even fewer that captured the world’s imagination as strongly as the Concorde. One was a naval interceptor built for the Cold War, the other a commercial jet built for the luxury of time itself. Their paths were never meant to cross in any dramatic fashion. Yet, during the tensions of Operation Desert Shield, high above the Red Sea, they briefly did. And in that moment, a United States Navy aircrew, primed for a threat, instead… (luxurylaunches.com) More...
The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has released an update on the WestJet 737 incident in St. Maarten, focusing its attention on the right gear aft trunnion pin. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
In its motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit, United Airlines argues that 'window seat' refers to a seat location on the aircraft, not to an actual window. (aerospaceglobalnews.com) More...
Following the end of the federal shutdown, the FAA is still keeping the 6% cutback in place as it assesses the ATC staffing situation. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered an immediate halt to nearly all private jet operations at 12 of the nation’s busiest airports, effective midnight on November 9, 2025. The unprecedented move comes as the federal government shutdown continues to strain air traffic control staffing and disrupt U.S. aviation operations. (airguide.info) More...
In the midst of what many passengers are calling travel chaos, the security checkpoints at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) remain running at full capacity and speed, thanks to a little-known reason that has kept them unaffected. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
Virtual event series highlights the upcoming documentary Coming Home: Fight for a Legacy, honoring the Women Airforce Service Pilots. (avgeekery.com) More...
A Turkish Air Force C-130 Hercules crashed today after disintegrating over Georgia. According to flight tracking software FlightRadar24, the accident occurred just 22 minutes after takeoff from Ganja International Airport. The plane was en route to Turkey. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
The UPS jet involved in the deadly Kentucky crash was part of a fleet of aging McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft long known for their high operating costs and complex handling. Once a staple of long-haul passenger travel, the MD-11 has not flown passengers since 2014 but remains in service as a cargo workhorse for carriers such as UPS, FedEx, and Western Global Airlines. (airguide.info) More...
FedEx has given the first rough guideline into how long the MD-11s could be out of service following the FAA's inspection order. (www.freightwaves.com) More...
Boeing has broken ground on a $1 billion expansion of its North Charleston, South Carolina facility, marking one of the largest aerospace manufacturing investments in the state’s history. The move comes as global airlines continue to place record orders for the company’s 787 Dreamliner, fueling unprecedented demand for the fuel-efficient widebody jet. (airguide.info) More...
The pilots of a business jet that crashed in Michigan last month chose to perform a high-risk test flight themselves instead of waiting for a qualified test pilot, according to a preliminary report released Thursday by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). (airguide.info) More...
The Boeing 707 was the first widely successful commercial jetliner and served the public to much acclaim for about three decades in mainline service before newer jets like the 737, 747, and 777 came along. The last publicly recorded revenue service flown by an airline-owned 707 touched down in 2013 by Iran’s Saha, according to Jalopnik. However, the hundreds of military variants serving the United States Air Force are still going strong. The backbone of the USAF’s vast tanker fleet is still the… (www.msn.com) More...
LOT Polish Airlines has launched ticket sales for yet another transatlantic route in the carrier’s regular flight network between Warsaw and San Francisco. The flights will operate during the summer season, with the inaugural departure scheduled for 6 May 2026. Passengers will be welcomed aboard LOT Polish Airlines flights four times a week – every Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. San Francisco joins Chicago, New York, Newark, Miami, and Los Angeles as yet another city available in the… (pressoffice.lot.com) More...
Air Canada is suspending two transatlantic routes next summer, citing "commercial reasons." The carrier confirmed the network changes on Tuesday, which Aeroroutes first reported. Flights from the Canadian airline's Montreal hub to Tel Aviv and Delhi will not return in Summer 2026. Both routes previously operated three times per week on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. These routes were initially slated to resume in May. Both Delhi and Tel Aviv will continue to be served from Air… (www.msn.com) More...
Throughout aviation history, countless impostors and scammers have forged fraudulent pilot licenses to get free flights, lounge access, and other privileges. But one man, Thomas Salme of Stockholm, Sweden, went as far as flying for nearly 15 years before getting caught. (avgeekery.com) More...
An American Airlines flight traveling from Phoenix to Washington, D.C., was diverted to Kansas City on Tuesday Nov. 11 after a disruptive passenger caused a disturbance mid-flight. The incident prompted an unscheduled landing and a brief delay for several members of Congress who were aboard the aircraft en route to vote on a key government funding measure. The diversion occurred after a passenger began shouting about living in a “fascist state,” according to multiple reports. Crew members… (airguide.info) More...
Major U.S. airlines are urging the Federal Aviation Administration to drop mandatory 6% domestic flight cuts at 40 major airports imposed to address air traffic safety concerns after the end of a record-setting government shutdown. Airlines are largely not in compliance with the FAA order that requires much steeper cuts. Cirium, an aviation analytics firm, said airlines canceled just 2% of overall flights Friday, down from 3.5% on Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday, air traffic controllers and… (www.msn.com) More...
Airline Blue Islands has suspended trading, with all future flights cancelled, the company has confirmed. In a statement, the airline said passengers should not travel to airports unless they have made alternative travel arrangements. The Channel Islands-based airline, which employed about 100 staff, operated flights to various locations in the British Isles, and also to Bruges and Paris. Jersey's Minister for Treasury and Resources, Elaine Millar, said the government was working with an… (www.bbc.com) More...
Militaries all around the world have a habit of hanging onto their aircraft for as long as possible. It isn't a surprise considering how much military aircraft cost. In any case, this means that two things are true. The first is that retiring an aircraft from service is an uncommon event. There are 1970s fighter jets still in service today, so it's clearly not something the U.S. military does often. Secondly, when an aircraft finally does get to retire, it's usually a pretty big… (www.msn.com) More...
Florida state representative Meg Weinberger has filed a bill proposing to rename Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) after President Donald Trump. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
Turkish Airlines is preparing to meet with Boeing to finalize its long-awaited order for 150 Boeing 737 Max aircraft, Chairman Ahmet Bolat told Reuters. (airguide.info) More...
Detroit (DTW) getting a new Middle East carrier is not that surprising given the large Lebanese and Yemeni population. Even getting service to Saudi Arabia isn’t incredibly surprising (even though it poorly serves Lebanese traffic) with Delta allying with Riyadh Air. But, this is really weird. Detroit (DTW) - Jeddah (JED) Slot Application (www.patreon.com) More...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an emergency airworthiness directive (AD) requiring immediate inspections of all McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft before further flight. The order follows the fatal November 4 crash of a UPS MD-11 in Louisville, Kentucky, and reinforces Boeing’s earlier recommendation that operators ground their fleets as a precaution while investigators determine the cause of the accident. (airguide.info) More...
The Ultra Long Range Airbus A350 is steadily taking shape on the assembly line in Toulouse, France, marking a major milestone for the airline’s ambitious and transformative “Project Sunrise.” The carrier confirmed on November 7 that the aircraft’s fuselage sections, wings, and landing gear have now been successfully joined, with the jet set to move next to a specialized hangar for engine installation, instrument fitting, and final systems integration ahead of scheduled test flights beginning in… (airguide.info) More...
Delta and Aeroméxico have won a temporary stay against the U.S. Transportation Department's order to unwind their partnership. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit halted the proceedings while a judicial review of the DOT's decision takes place, Aeroméxico said in a statement to its investors on Wednesday. The government's order was set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. It was not immediately clear how long the court's review will take. (www.msn.com) More...
TRAVELLERS hit by mass U.S. flight cancellations can now claim full refunds under a new rebook rule from major carriers including American Airlines, United and Southwest. Air travelers across the United States are currently experiencing exceptional disruption as a sweeping wave of flight cancellations continues to impact the nation’s aviation network. In response to this extraordinary situation, major U.S. carriers including American Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines have… (siyatra.com) More...
