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Israel Airports Authority Workers' Union Announces Bid to Acquire Arkia
The Israel Airports Authority workers' union said on Friday it intends to bid to acquire the cash-strapped Israeli airline Arkia.
Airlines
Qatar Airways Inaugurates Doha-Bogota-Caracas Service
Qatar Airways has launched its new twice-weekly service connecting Doha with Bogota and Caracas, becoming the first Gulf carrier to serve Venezuela.
History
Buzz Aldrin Among Four Aviation Pioneers to Receive Aviation Sword of Excellence
The International Air & Space Hall of Fame will honor Buzz Aldrin, Clay Lacy, Si Robin, and Royce Williams with its Aviation Sword of Excellence for 2026.
Airlines
Premium Economy Goes Short-Haul: Six Airlines Betting Big
Premium economy is no longer the preserve of long-haul giants. A growing band of carriers is deploying the cabin on flights under six hours, reshaping short-haul economics and passenger expectations.
Airlines
Why Qantas Needs 1,560 Crew for Just 12 A350-1000ULRs
Qantas is training 360 pilots and 1,200 cabin crew to operate only 12 Airbus A350-1000ULRs, a ratio driven by the punishing demands of 22-hour nonstop flights.
Airlines
NTSB Faults Missed Inspections in Southwest 737 MAX Dutch Roll
Federal investigators say undetected storm damage allowed a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX to fly dozens of times before a Dutch roll incident, raising fresh questions about inspection rigor and maintenance oversight.
Airlines
Washington Governor Announces Tax Credit to Boost Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson announced a new tax credit aimed at accelerating the state's sustainable aviation fuel industry and cutting pollution.
Business
Wing Aviation to Invest Up to $125M in Fort Worth Drone Factory
Alphabet-owned Wing Aviation is investing up to $125 million in a new Fort Worth, Texas manufacturing facility for its drone delivery aircraft.
Airbus
Airbus Delivers 621 Aircraft in First Ten Months of 2026
Airbus delivered 621 commercial aircraft between January and October 2026, up 6.2% from the same period last year.
Aircrafts
NASA Announces X-70 Experimental Aircraft for Flight Research
NASA has announced the X-70 experimental aircraft to advance flight research.
Airlines
VietJet to Pay Lessor $250 Million After Court-Ordered Asset Freeze
VietJet will pay a lessor $250 million following a court-ordered asset freeze, Reuters reports.
History
Why the MD-80 Outlasted the Jet Designed to Replace It
The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 survived decades after its intended successor arrived, proving that fleet economics and sheer numbers can outweigh superior technology in commercial aviation.
Airlines
Singapore Airlines Redefines Premium Travel With 777-9 Suites
Singapore Airlines has unveiled its next-generation First and Business Class cabins for the Boeing 777-9, headlined by what the carrier calls the largest double bed in commercial aviation.
Airlines
Frozen Frontiers: How Pilots Navigate Polar Airspace Safely
Flying across the Arctic demands more than cold-weather grit. From magnetic compass chaos to fuel-freeze risks, crews rely on layered procedures and FAA and ICAO guidance to keep polar routes safe.
Aircrafts
NASA Unveils X-70 Experimental Aircraft for Advanced Flight Research
NASA has announced the X-70, a crewed experimental aircraft designed to advance flight-control technology.
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View all →Airbus Delivers 621 Aircraft in First Ten Months of 2026
Airbus delivered 621 commercial aircraft between January and October 2026, up 6.2% from the same period last year.
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View all →NASA Unveils X-70 Fractal Experimental Aircraft to Advance Flight Research
NASA has unveiled the X-70 Fractal, a crewed experimental aircraft designed to accelerate the development and testing of advanced aviation technologies.
AerFin Acquires 44 Boeing 737NG Aircraft From Qantas
AerFin has agreed to acquire 44 Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft and 88 CFM56-7B engines from Qantas in the largest deal in the company's history.
From Ovals to OLED: The Quiet Reinvention of the Airplane Window
The humble cabin window is a masterclass in structural engineering, and it is now becoming a battleground over screens, dimming glass and the future of the passenger view.
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Qatar Airways Opens New Bogota-Caracas-Doha Route
Qatar Airways has opened a new aviation corridor linking Bogota, Caracas and Doha, according to The City Paper Bogota.
Wrong Turn at LAX: Air France A350 and American A321 in Near Midair
A midnight departure from Los Angeles turned briefly dangerous when an Air France A350 made an unauthorized turn into the climb path of an American Airlines A321, spotlighting the thin margins of surface-to-air traffic separation.
Qatar Airways Inaugurates Doha-Bogota-Caracas Service
Qatar Airways has launched its new twice-weekly service connecting Doha with Bogota and Caracas, becoming the first Gulf carrier to serve Venezuela.
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Jet Blast or Gust? United 737 and the Flipped Cessna at John Wayne
A Cessna 172 ended up on its roof at John Wayne Airport after a United 737 reportedly passed nearby, but officials point to wind rather than jet blast. The incident raises familiar questions about wake turbulence, ground operations, and how such events are classified.
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View all →Israel Airports Authority Workers' Union Announces Bid to Acquire Arkia
The Israel Airports Authority workers' union said on Friday it intends to bid to acquire the cash-strapped Israeli airline Arkia.
Wing Aviation to Invest Up to $125M in Fort Worth Drone Factory
Alphabet-owned Wing Aviation is investing up to $125 million in a new Fort Worth, Texas manufacturing facility for its drone delivery aircraft.
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View all →Buzz Aldrin Among Four Aviation Pioneers to Receive Aviation Sword of Excellence
The International Air & Space Hall of Fame will honor Buzz Aldrin, Clay Lacy, Si Robin, and Royce Williams with its Aviation Sword of Excellence for 2026.
Why the MD-80 Outlasted the Jet Designed to Replace It
The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 survived decades after its intended successor arrived, proving that fleet economics and sheer numbers can outweigh superior technology in commercial aviation.