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...
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...
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...
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...
A family has filed a $2.35 million lawsuit against Delta Air Lines after a flight attendant accused a father of trafficking his daughter. (aeroxplorer.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...
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...
Chinese civil aviation authorities issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) on March 27 restricting access to approximately 28,000 square miles of international airspace off China’s eastern coast. While airspace restrictions linked to military exercises are common, the extraordinary 40-day duration of the NOTAM, and the absence of any corresponding large-scale People’s Liberation Army (PLA) drills, prompted questions about Beijing’s intentions. (airguide.info) 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...
Qantas is evaluating a potential order for approximately 20 new widebody aircraft as the Australian flag carrier continues to modernize its fleet and position itself for future long-haul growth, according to industry sources familiar with the discussions. (airguide.info) More...
