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Death of Jenny Blalock provides safety lessons hidden in a preventable accident.
New uncrewed aircraft will replace obsolete type. The UK will field a replacement for its Watchkeeper remotely piloted aircraft by late this decade, according to its newly published Defence Investment Plan (DIP). Detailing its spending for the remainder of this decade, the Ministry of Defence says it will invest £310 million ($414 million) "in the…
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) is one of Britain’s most treasured aviation organisations,…
Have you had enough talk about Hawaiʻi lately? Too bad. I spent the last couple of days on Oʻahu where Hawaiian celebrated joining the oneworld alliance. It was a nice celebration, especially for the employees, but I was most interested in my sit down with Hawaiian CEO Diana Birkett Rakow. The Hawaiian brand is on...
Embraer has completed the takeover of Safran's joint stake in Mexico-based EZ Air Interior, purchasing the remaining 50%…
Inquiry into wet-leased turboprop incident highlights failure of junior crew members to challenge captain. UK investigators have found that a De Havilland Dash 8-400 captain's attempt to touch down gently at Guernsey airport resulted in the turboprop's floating and landing two-thirds of the way down the runway, before overrunning at low speed. Operated for Aurigny…
New weapons investment outlined in spending plan. The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) will not invest in further upgrades to two of the Royal Air Force's (RAF's) long-range air-launched weapons, instead favouring the development of next-generation systems. In its Defence Investment Plan (DIP), the MoD says it will allocate £1.4 billion ($1.86 billion) to MBDA's…
UK propeller manufacturer’s expertise is seen as critical to informing design of open-fan demonstrator. GE Aerospace has highlighted the growing involvement of UK subsidiary Dowty in the CFM International RISE open-fan technology demonstrator programme, with the propeller maker's design and industrial know-how seen as increasingly critical to the effort. Arjan Hegeman, vice-president of future flight…
Countless passengers, before boarding, experienced a moment of confusion at the gate when they noticed their boarding pass read "Ryanair," but the plane they were boarding was either Malta Air, Buzz, or even Lauda Europe. So in this video, we take a look at why Ryanair flights are sometimes operated by Buzz, Malta Air, Lauda Europe, or Ryanair UK, what each airline actually does, and why passengers usually don't notice any difference once they step onboard.
The SR-71 was one of the most extreme airplanes ever built and forced pilots to often train and prepare more like astronauts than typical pilots.
As part of the deal, the airframer has also acquired certain engineering and manufacturing assets in Brazil. Embraer now owns all of a Mexican cabin-component manufacturing business after buying out joint-venture partner Safran. The Brazilian company on 1 July said it had completed the planned acquisition of Safran’s 50% share of Chihuahua-based EZ Air Interior,…
Manufacturer announced the milestone alongside its 800th city pair speed record, achieved by its new G800.
The FAA intends to pass an altimeter update mandate this summer, but aircraft operators could get rebates for the expense. The Federal Aviation Administration will soon issue another rule requiring all radio altimeters on US aircraft be updated to prevent interference from 5G transmissions, though cellular companies are likely on the hook to help foot…
By Emme Hornung This piece originally ran in the May 2026 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. The AirVenture Lindy Awards honor aircraft craftsmanship, recognizing proud builders and owners of the "best of the best" aircraft. Lindy Awards or plaques cover six categories: homebuilts, vintage aircraft, warbirds, rotorcraft, seaplanes, and ultralights/light-sport aircraft. At EAA AirVenture […]
Aviation groups say the measure could encourage more landowners to open their airfields while reducing legal concerns.
By Josh Manring, EAA 1387901 For Cadet 2nd Lt. Carter Froehlich, Civil Air Patrol, aviation started with a trip to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. In 2015, Carter attended AirVenture with his father at just 5 years old. They camped for the entire week, surrounded by airplanes, air shows, and aviation enthusiasts from around the world. "It […]
JetBlue Airways on July 1, 2026 announced that its “Vets in Blue” Airbus A320-232 N775JB now features a commemorative “250” design honoring the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. The aircraft was showcased on Tuesday at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), where U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy joined JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty […]
After a lawmaker called American Airlines "incompetent," a closer look reveals the pressures behind one of aviation's biggest networks this summer.
Can profitability really come from slashing economy seats? American Airlines' 787-9P shows exactly how pushing premium can make excellent revenue.
Manufacturer receives approval to introduce the midsize jet in the U.S., Europe, and Brazil.
China’s naval buildup is driving anti-ship capabilities among the USA and its allies. A Northrop Grumman B-2 stealth bomber has conducted a successful live-fire test with the Lockheed Martin AGM-158C LRASM (Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile). The "sinking exercise" took place north of the Mariana Islands, according to the US Air Force. The aircraft conducted the successful…
The agency has launched rulemaking aimed at allowing next-generation supersonic aircraft to operate over land under new noise standards.
New infrastructure could mitigate the Sikorsky VH-92A helicopter's penchant for charring the South Lawn.
The new Air Force One ferried the president from Washington, DC to North Dakota. US President Donald Trump has logged the first executive flight aboard the US Air Force’s newest Air Force One presidential jet. Trump boarded the aircraft at Joint Base Andrews outside of Washington, DC on 1 July and flew to Bismarck Municipal…
Hawaiian Airlines on June 30, 2026 unveiled a special aircraft livery celebrating its membership in the oneworld® alliance with a design that honors ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiian language, with the phrase “Aloha a puni ka honua,” or “Aloha all around the world.” Hawaiian’s widebody Airbus A330-200 (N375HA) carrying the oneworld mark will continue to feature the airline’s iconic Pualani on […]
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) said its drones struck hangars holding Russian fighter jets at the Saki military airbase…
When aviation enthusiasts think of classic piston airliners, the Douglas DC-3 is usually the first…
Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for 16 new-build Gripen E fighters…
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced it will unveil a specially painted "Red Pokemon Jet" at the end…
BOC Aviation announced that it has signed a lease agreement with STARLUX Airlines for eight Airbus A321neo aircraft,…
Things are not as they seem, as two aircraft have just returned to service, which will change things a lot. Find out more here!
The Dallas-Fort Worth area is about to gain a third scheduled passenger airport. Ultra-low-cost carrier…
Smallest member of re-engined A320 family has proved significantly less popular than its larger siblings. Airbus has quietly ceased offering the A319neo to airline customers following continued underwhelming sales of the smallest remaining member of its original narrowbody family. Although Airbus tells FlightGlobal it will still build the A319neo if asked – and it remains…
Scandinavian Airlines has announced the largest investment in the history of the company by shaking hands on a deal for as many as 40 Airbus A330 family aircraft.The deal features both brand-new A330-900s and leased older A330-300s.
Aircraft will be powered by CFM International Leap-1A engines. Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines will start taking delivery of the eight additional Airbus A321neos it has agreed to lease from BOC Aviation in 2028. Starlux disclosed in March that it planned to source the jets from BOC. The lessor confirms in a 1 July statement that…
US and China are perhaps the only countries with the industrial base and funding to feasibly go it alone and develop a fullyfledged 6th-gen fighter.
Flight instructor candidates are typically taught a few fundamentals of education theory, including the laws of learning: readiness, exercise, effect, primacy, intensity, and recency.
The rule sets an allowable noise standard that should allow for supersonic flight when in the “mach cut-off” regime. The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed repealing the USA’s long-standing ban on civilian overland supersonic flight and adopting new “noise-based” standards it says could allow a new era of supersonic air travel. The FAA “is taking…
The FAA estimates its newly issued airworthiness directives will affect 1,000 US-registered aircraft. Some US transport aircraft will face operating restrictions in Canada starting on 1 July. That is according to the US Federal Aviation Administration, which on 30 June published several airworthiness directives (ADs) in response to concern that 5G cellular signals near Canadian…
VietJet's bold move to break the Qantas-Virgin duopoly in Australia could shake up the aviation industry.
Planespotters may notice something different about how the aircraft appears on FlightAware.
The two-blade aluminum propeller is approved for Cessna 180 A-J models powered by Continental O-470 engines.
Proposed interim standards mark the agency's first major step to undo the decades-old ban.
Delta continues its premium product expansion at LAX. What does the new Terminal 2 Delta One Lounge have to offer?
The December event at Flabob Airport will include operator sessions, aircraft displays and youth programming.
Partners create a joint venture that is planned to become the exclusive third-party manufacturer of Joby's air taxi.
Delta is deepening its commitment to Los Angeles with the opening of Phase 1 of its second Delta One Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — an intimate 4,000-square-foot space with seating for 75 guests, located on the Mezzanine level of Terminal 2. Phase 2 of this second Lounge renovation is scheduled to be […]
S7 Airlines' Boeing 737-800 overran the runway at Mirny just days after the carrier restricted first officers from landing aircraft.
Emirates has unveiled a next-generation signature lounge concept that is being introduced and rolled out across its key cities globally this year, marking another milestone in the airline's continued investment into elevating customer experience on-ground. The new design aesthetic has been revealed in the Emirates Lounge in Munich, as well as Frankfurt, with signature Emirates […]
The carrier will ramp up service at Augusta Regional Airport for the April tournament.
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