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UPS 767 and Copa 737 Collide on Miami Taxiway: What Went Wrong
A UPS Boeing 767 struck a Copa Airlines 737 on a Miami taxiway after taxiing too far, injuring two people and raising fresh questions about ground-movement safety at busy hubs.
Aircrafts
Neptune Aviation Targets 15-Aircraft Fleet With A319 Entry in 2028
US aerial firefighting operator Neptune Aviation is planning to grow to a 15-aircraft fleet and introduce the Airbus A319 in 2028, ch-aviation reported.
Business
US Aviation Ground Stop Blamed on L3 Harris-Installed Router
Reuters reports that the nationwide US aviation ground stop on Saturday was blamed on a router installed by defense contractor L3 Harris.
Airlines
FAA Lifts Nationwide Ground Stop After Hours-Long Disruption to US Flights
The FAA lifted a nationwide ground stop on Friday that halted departures across US airports for more than four hours and disrupted thousands of flights.
Airlines
Inside the Cockpit: How Four Pilots Fly an 18-Hour Ultra-Long-Haul
Ultra-long-haul flights to New York JFK demand more than endurance—they require a carefully choreographed rotation of four pilots, strict rest cycles, and constant cockpit vigilance from takeoff to touchdown.
Aircrafts
Boeing 787 Electronic Checklists: Why Paper Still Matters
The Boeing 787 moved checklists onto its flight deck displays, but paper procedures remain a vital fallback when screens fail. Here is how crews manage the transition.
Airlines
Ground Stop Chaos: Stranded Crews and Jets Disrupt US Skies
A nationwide ground stop has left aircraft and flight crews stranded far from their bases, and airlines warn the knock-on disruption will take days to unwind even after systems are restored.
Airlines
FAA Grounds All U.S. Flights Over Communication Failure, Then Lifts Stop
The FAA briefly halted all U.S. flights on November 13 after a communication failure hit air traffic control systems, then lifted the nationwide ground stop.
Military
Air Force Academy Debuts T-19A Kestrel Trainer Aircraft
The U.S. Air Force Academy has introduced the T-19A Kestrel, a new trainer aircraft for advanced airmanship and aerobatics.
Aircrafts
Natilus Selects Wing Supplier for Kona Blended-Wing-Body Cargo Aircraft
Natilus has selected a supplier to produce the wings for its Kona blended-wing-body cargo aircraft, Aviation International News reports.
Business
White House Urges Congress to Provide $30.1 Billion for Aviation Reform
The White House has asked Congress to provide $30.1 billion to fund aviation reform, Reuters reports.
Military
T-19A Kestrel makes debut flyover at U.S. Air Force Academy
Four T-19A Kestrel aircraft flew over the U.S. Air Force Academy's Cadet Wing on Nov. 12, marking the public debut of the Academy's first aircraft dedicated to powered aerobatic training.
Aircrafts
CSU flight training aircraft in runway excursion at Summerville airport
A Charleston Southern University flight training aircraft had a runway excursion at Summerville Airport on Nov. 11, with no injuries reported.
Airports
Adapt or Stagnate: Alton Aviation's Mabel Kwan on APAC Airport Financing
As Asia Pacific prepares to account for more than half of global aviation growth, Alton Aviation's Mabel Kwan argues that financing the region's airports demands designs built for adaptability, not just capacity.
Airports
Intersecting Runways: The Hidden Hurdle at America's Busiest Airports
Intersecting runways are a structural fact of life at many major US airports, forcing controllers into delicate sequencing trade-offs that ripple through schedules and capacity. We examine why these layouts persist and what they mean for airlines.
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View all →COMAC completes first piloted flight of CE-25A electric aircraft
Chinese aircraft maker COMAC has completed the first piloted flight of its CE-25A electric aircraft, aviation media reported.
Neptune Aviation Targets 15-Aircraft Fleet With A319 Entry in 2028
US aerial firefighting operator Neptune Aviation is planning to grow to a 15-aircraft fleet and introduce the Airbus A319 in 2028, ch-aviation reported.
Boeing 787 Electronic Checklists: Why Paper Still Matters
The Boeing 787 moved checklists onto its flight deck displays, but paper procedures remain a vital fallback when screens fail. Here is how crews manage the transition.
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View all →FAA nationwide ground stop traced to faulty router as flights resume
The FAA's nationwide ground stop that halted US flight departures was blamed on a router switch installed by contractor L3Harris.
UPS cargo plane and Copa Airlines jet collide while taxiing at Miami airport
A UPS cargo aircraft and a Copa Airlines passenger jet carrying 172 people collided while taxiing at Miami International Airport.
Delta's Small-Jet Gambit: The Math Behind a Mainline Anomaly
Delta is the only major US carrier flying mainline aircraft with fewer than 110 seats, a distinction rooted in pilot scope clauses, fleet economics, and a strategic bet on thin domestic markets.
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View all →Adapt or Stagnate: Alton Aviation's Mabel Kwan on APAC Airport Financing
As Asia Pacific prepares to account for more than half of global aviation growth, Alton Aviation's Mabel Kwan argues that financing the region's airports demands designs built for adaptability, not just capacity.
Intersecting Runways: The Hidden Hurdle at America's Busiest Airports
Intersecting runways are a structural fact of life at many major US airports, forcing controllers into delicate sequencing trade-offs that ripple through schedules and capacity. We examine why these layouts persist and what they mean for airlines.
● Business
View all →US Aviation Ground Stop Blamed on L3 Harris-Installed Router
Reuters reports that the nationwide US aviation ground stop on Saturday was blamed on a router installed by defense contractor L3 Harris.
White House Urges Congress to Provide $30.1 Billion for Aviation Reform
The White House has asked Congress to provide $30.1 billion to fund aviation reform, Reuters reports.
● Military
View all →Kadena Air Base Receives First Permanently Assigned F-15EX Eagle II
Kadena Air Base has welcomed its first permanently assigned F-15EX Eagle II aircraft, the newest variant of the US Air Force F-15 fighter.
Air Force Academy Debuts T-19A Kestrel Trainer Aircraft
The U.S. Air Force Academy has introduced the T-19A Kestrel, a new trainer aircraft for advanced airmanship and aerobatics.
T-19A Kestrel makes debut flyover at U.S. Air Force Academy
Four T-19A Kestrel aircraft flew over the U.S. Air Force Academy's Cadet Wing on Nov. 12, marking the public debut of the Academy's first aircraft dedicated to powered aerobatic training.