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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 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.

NASA Announces X-70 Experimental Aircraft for Flight Research
NASA has announced the X-70 experimental aircraft to advance flight research.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wave of Bomb Hoaxes Disrupts Passenger Flights Across Europe
A new wave of bomb hoaxes has forced passenger flights across Europe into diversions and emergency landings for the second time this week.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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.

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.
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NASA Announces X-70 Experimental Aircraft for Flight Research
NASA has announced the X-70 experimental aircraft to advance flight research.

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.

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.
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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.

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.

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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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