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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.
Airlines
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.
Boeing
Avolon Finalizes Order for 140 Boeing 737-10 Jets
Aircraft lessor Avolon has finalized a firm order for 140 Boeing 737-10 jets.
Airlines
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.
Airlines
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.
Airports
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.
Aircrafts
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.
● Airbus
View all →Metro Aviation Unveils Airbus H140 Medical Interior Concept at AMTC 2026
Metro Aviation unveiled a modular Airbus H140 medical interior concept at the Air Medical Transport Conference in Fort Worth, Texas.
● Aircraft
View all →NASA Unveils X-70 Fractal Experimental Aircraft
NASA has unveiled the X-70 Fractal, a new crewed experimental aircraft designed to accelerate advanced aviation research.
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.
● Airlines
View all →Bomb Threats Disrupt at Least 25 Passenger Flights Across Europe
A new wave of bomb threats hit at least 25 passenger flights across Europe, causing fresh disruption to air travel.
The 1-2-1 Revolution: Why 787-9 Business Class Is Being Reinvented
Airlines worldwide are ripping out 2-2-2 business class on the Boeing 787-9 in favour of 1-2-1 layouts, trading seat count for privacy, direct aisle access and premium pricing power.
Delta Window Seat Lawsuit Exposes a Gap in Premium Seat Promises
A US court will let flyers pursue claims that Delta charged extra for 'window seats' that offered only a blank wall, raising broader questions about how airlines sell seat attributes.
● Airports
View all →TSA's Laptop-Friendly CT Scanners Are Quietly Damaging Other Gear
The computed tomography scanners that let travelers leave laptops in their bags are causing unexpected problems for certain electronics and photographic equipment, raising questions about screening technology and passenger awareness.
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.
● Boeing
View all →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.