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Pilot Dies in Single-Engine Aircraft Crash in Alcona County, Michigan
A pilot died Saturday when his single-engine aircraft crashed on private property in Alcona County, Michigan, with the FAA and local authorities investigating.
Business
Avolon, ADIA and I Squared Capital launch Constellation Aviation leasing platform
Avolon, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and I Squared Capital have launched Constellation Aviation, a new aircraft leasing and infrastructure investment platform.
Military
Russia Claims 674 Ukrainian Aircraft Destroyed, Far More Than Ukraine's Total Fleet
Forbes reports that Russia's claim of 674 destroyed Ukrainian aircraft exceeds Ukraine's total aircraft inventory of 212.
Aircrafts
Nine Killed as Learjet 60 Crashes in Palm Beach County, Florida
A Learjet 60 private jet flying from Austin to the Bahamas crashed near West Palm Beach, killing all nine people on board.
Airlines
PIA Receives First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, Marking Fleet Renewal Milestone
Pakistan International Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, a key step in modernizing its long-haul fleet and restoring its international reputation.
Airlines
Lifetime Elite Status: Six Airlines That Skip the Million-Mile Rule
A handful of carriers worldwide grant lifetime elite status on criteria far softer than the traditional million-mile threshold, reshaping how frequent flyers plan their loyalty.
Airlines
United 757 Mayday at SFO: When Fuel Margins Meet Unstable Approaches
A United Airlines Boeing 757 declared a mayday at San Francisco after an unstable approach forced a go-around with fuel running low, spotlighting the thin margins that govern modern flight planning.
Aircrafts
Learjet Crashes in Palm Beach County With 9 On Board
Emergency crews responded after a Learjet carrying nine people crashed in a residential Palm Beach County neighborhood on Sunday, according to the FAA.
Airports
Yeager Airport Unveils BETA Electric Aircraft Charging Station
West Virginia International Yeager Airport has unveiled a BETA Technologies electric aircraft charger, with an all-electric ALIA airplane completing the first charging session.
Airlines
LOT Polish Airlines retires Embraer E170 fleet after 22 years
LOT Polish Airlines retired its final Embraer E170 on 30 October 2026, ending more than 22 years of service for the regional jet in its fleet.
Military
IAI Nears $900 Million India Deal for Six Aerial Refueling Aircraft
Israel Aerospace Industries is closing in on an approximately $900 million agreement to supply the Indian Air Force with six aerial refueling aircraft.
Military
Pilot Depth: The Real Measure of Air Force Strength
Counting airframes tells only half the story. Pilot rosters reveal which air forces can actually sustain combat power, and the rankings hold some surprises.
Aircrafts
GE9X: The Record-Breaking Jet Engine That May Never Fly at Full Power
General Electric's GE9X has shattered the world record for jet engine thrust, but certification realities mean its full might will likely never be unleashed in everyday airline service.
Airlines
Delta's Airbus Widebody Bet: Why It Stands Alone in the US Fleet Race
Delta Air Lines is the only US carrier flying Airbus' newest widebodies, pairing A330neos and A350s with a 2027 A350-1000 order that reshapes its long-haul ambitions.
Military
Rafale M Makes First Landing on Indian Navy's INS Vikrant
A French Dassault Rafale M fighter landed and took off from India's domestically built aircraft carrier INS Vikrant for the first time during carrier trials ahead of the aircraft's expected induction into the Indian Navy.
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View all →Pilot Dies in Single-Engine Aircraft Crash in Alcona County, Michigan
A pilot died Saturday when his single-engine aircraft crashed on private property in Alcona County, Michigan, with the FAA and local authorities investigating.
Nine Killed as Learjet 60 Crashes in Palm Beach County, Florida
A Learjet 60 private jet flying from Austin to the Bahamas crashed near West Palm Beach, killing all nine people on board.
Learjet Crashes in Palm Beach County With 9 On Board
Emergency crews responded after a Learjet carrying nine people crashed in a residential Palm Beach County neighborhood on Sunday, according to the FAA.
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View all →Bomb Threats Disrupt Flights Across Europe, No Devices Found
At least four flights in Europe were subjected to bomb threats on Tuesday, causing diversions and a brief airport closure, with no devices found.
Southwest's Paid Upgrade Surge Exposes the Myth of LCC Loyalty
With 60% of Southwest passengers now paying to upgrade, the airline's break from open seating and free bags reveals that low-cost loyalty was always about price, not perks.
Delta CEO Pushes Back as Heathrow Reshuffle Threatens Virgin Tie-Up
Delta's leadership is vowing to resist Heathrow's terminal reshuffle, warning that splitting its operations from Virgin Atlantic could undermine a transatlantic joint venture years in the making.
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View all →Yeager Airport Unveils BETA Electric Aircraft Charging Station
West Virginia International Yeager Airport has unveiled a BETA Technologies electric aircraft charger, with an all-electric ALIA airplane completing the first charging session.
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ORIX Aviation Completes Acquisition of AerFin
ORIX Aviation has finalized its acquisition of AerFin, an aviation aftermarket specialist, following regulatory approval.
Avolon, ADIA and I Squared Capital launch Constellation Aviation leasing platform
Avolon, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and I Squared Capital have launched Constellation Aviation, a new aircraft leasing and infrastructure investment platform.
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34 years on: remembering the Airbus A330's first flight
This week marks 34 years since the Airbus A330 wide-body made its first flight on 2 November 1992.
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FAA's Expanded Light-Sport Rules Reshape Affordable General Aviation
The FAA's sweeping rewrite of light-sport aircraft rules widens the aircraft sport pilots can fly and lowers certification barriers, promising cheaper access to general aviation while raising questions about training and safety oversight.
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View all →Russia Claims 674 Ukrainian Aircraft Destroyed, Far More Than Ukraine's Total Fleet
Forbes reports that Russia's claim of 674 destroyed Ukrainian aircraft exceeds Ukraine's total aircraft inventory of 212.
IAI Nears $900 Million India Deal for Six Aerial Refueling Aircraft
Israel Aerospace Industries is closing in on an approximately $900 million agreement to supply the Indian Air Force with six aerial refueling aircraft.
Pilot Depth: The Real Measure of Air Force Strength
Counting airframes tells only half the story. Pilot rosters reveal which air forces can actually sustain combat power, and the rankings hold some surprises.