A Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER suffered significant fuselage damage after the aircraft’s right wing struck a ground radar antenna while taxiing at Antalya, resulting in the tower falling onto the aircraft. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced this week that the airspace over the closest airport to Washington D.C., Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), will close on July 4, one of the busiest days of the year for travel. While the airspace over DCA is typically closed during the D.C. fireworks display, this year marks the first time that the scale of the July 4 ground stop will be expanded to include more of the day. Last year, a study by Airhelp showed that DCA was the… (www.thetravel.com) More...
After almost 20 years, the EU has removed Kyrgyzstan from its European Union Air Safety List after being added in October 2006. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
Even though the Boeing 757 has built a stellar reputation for itself, offering good economics on longer haul routes, they are quickly being retired in favor of newer airplanes. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
In 2027, EU air passengers will benefit from a number of changes including having carry-on luggage and personal items included as part of the ticket price. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
KLM's CEO has confirmed the carrier is expediting retirement of its older Airbus A330-200s in favor of newer Airbus A350-900s. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
Saudi Arabia's new, second flagship carrier Riyadh Air has received US Department of Transportation approval to operate scheduled passenger flights. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
Geoffrey Wall, of Barrie, Ontario, is alleged to have operated as an airline captain between 2009 and 2025 without a license to fly large commercial passenger planes, (www.cbsnews.com) More...
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Kern County, California, on Monday, officials said. (www.foxnews.com) More...
Qantas Airways is set to name the inaugural destination for Project Sunrise at an investor event in Toulouse on Wednesday, choosing either London or New York as the first city linked to eastern Australia by a non-stop service that would, at up to 22 hours in the air, set a record for the world’s longest scheduled passenger flight. (www.avianticslabs.com) More...
A new IATA survey reveals troubling gaps in passenger awareness about emergency evacuation rules, prompting calls for lockable overhead bins. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
LATAM Airlines Brazil has revealed the first images of its new Embraer E195‑E2, freshly painted at Embraer’s São José dos Campos facility, marking a major milestone in the airline’s plan to expand Brazil’s domestic connectivity. The aircraft will begin joining the fleet in the fourth quarter of 2026, forming part of LATAM’s firm order for 24 E195‑E2s valued at about US$2.1 billion, with 50 additional purchase options. LATAM says the new type will strengthen its ability to serve medium‑density… (worldairlinenews.com) More...
British Airways has hit the brakes on its fleetwide Starlink Wi-Fi rollout after installing units on just five of its aircraft. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
RUIDOSO, N.M. – The National Transportation Safety Board on Wednesday released its preliminary report into the May 14 crash that killed all four people aboard an air ambulance near Ruidoso. For the first time, federal investigators confirmed that scheduled military GPS jamming from White Sands Missile Range was active during the flight. Air traffic controllers were able to get the military installation to stop the jamming for a few minutes at the crew’s request, but shortly after pilots reported… (www.kob.com) More...
Reagan National Airport will ground all flights from noon to 7 p.m. on July 4, 2026, for America 250 festivities. Here's what travelers need to know. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
A Delta Air Lines passenger faces federal charges after allegedly slapping a flight attendant on the buttocks when she skipped him during beverage service. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
