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Learjet Crashes in South Florida; Family Among Victims
A Learjet crashed in South Florida this week, killing people on board including a family with two young children.
Aircrafts
NTSB begins investigation into Learjet crash in Florida
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board has begun an investigation at the site of a Learjet crash in Florida.
Airlines
Bomb threats disrupt flights across Europe, no devices found
Bomb threats against flights and a cruise ship caused disruption across Europe on November 3, with authorities finding no explosive devices.
Airlines
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.
Business
ORIX Aviation Completes Acquisition of AerFin
ORIX Aviation has finalized its acquisition of AerFin, an aviation aftermarket specialist, following regulatory approval.
Airlines
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.
Airlines
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.
Airlines
Boeing 747-8 Pilot Pay in 2026: Cargo's Last Queen
As the 747-8 fleet shifts almost entirely to cargo, pilot compensation reflects a niche market where demand for type-rated crews remains strong despite the passenger variant's decline.
Airlines
American Airlines Returns to Haiti With Miami to Cap-Haitien Flights
American Airlines has resumed service to Haiti after a two-year pause, launching daily flights between Miami and Cap-Haitien while Port-au-Prince remains suspended.
Aircrafts
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.
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.
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.
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.
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View all →Joby Aviation Begins Piloted Electric Air Taxi Flights Across Florida
Joby Aviation has begun piloted flights of its electric air taxi across Florida, Yahoo Finance reports.
Learjet Crashes in South Florida; Family Among Victims
A Learjet crashed in South Florida this week, killing people on board including a family with two young children.
NTSB begins investigation into Learjet crash in Florida
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board has begun an investigation at the site of a Learjet crash in Florida.
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IndiGo in Talks With Embraer to Buy 100 Jets, Sources Say
India's IndiGo is in talks with Embraer about a potential order for 100 regional jets, sources told Reuters.
JetBlue's $50 Bag Fee: Ancillary Revenue or Passenger Pain?
JetBlue has raised checked bag fees to $50, a 43% jump in just two years, as airlines worldwide grapple with stubborn fuel costs. The move raises fresh questions about ancillary revenue strategy and passenger tolerance.
WestJet vs. Porter in 2026: Which Canadian Carrier Is Truly Premium?
Canada's two most ambitious premium challengers are converging on the same passengers from opposite directions. We break down cabins, networks, and fleet strategy to determine which carrier genuinely delivers a premium experience in 2026.
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Why Perth Became Australia's Unlikely Gateway to Europe
Geography, a runway built for the long haul, and decades of airline strategy turned a remote Western Australian city into the continent's most efficient bridge to Europe.
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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Avolon Finalizes Order for 140 Boeing 737-10 Jets
Aircraft lessor Avolon has finalized a firm order for 140 Boeing 737-10 jets.
● Business
View all →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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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.