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Qantas' Ultra-Long-Haul Network: What to Expect in 2026
Australia's flag carrier is refining one of the world's most demanding long-haul networks, with nonstop marathon routes and a new generation of aircraft set to reshape how travellers reach the continent.
Airlines
Austrian Airlines Flight Diverts to Sofia After Bomb Threat
An Austrian Airlines Airbus A320 flying from Tel Aviv to Vienna made an emergency landing in Sofia, Bulgaria on Sunday evening after a bomb threat.
Airports
Aircraft Skids Off Runway at Harry Reid International Airport, No Injuries
An aircraft skidded off a runway at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, prompting an FAA ground stop and flight delays; no injuries were reported.
Military
F-22 Directs Collaborative Combat Aircraft in Airborne Tactical-Control Demonstration
The U.S. Air Force demonstrated an F-22 directing Collaborative Combat Aircraft in an airborne tactical-control exercise.
Aircrafts
The Calculated Pullback: Why Pilots Reduce Thrust Right After Takeoff
That apparent dip in engine power moments after liftoff is no malfunction — it is one of the most carefully choreographed procedures in modern aviation. Here is why flight crews deliberately pull thrust back at low altitude.
Airlines
Singapore Airlines Takes Top Honours in Skytrax 2026 Economy Rankings
Singapore Airlines has climbed two places to be crowned the world's best economy class carrier in Skytrax's 2026 rankings, underscoring a shifting premium on long-haul comfort in the back cabin.
Airlines
Trapped at 35,000 Feet: United 737 MAX Lavatory Incident Sparks Safety Questions
A 69-year-old passenger became trapped in a United Airlines 737 MAX lavatory at cruising altitude, forcing crew to prepare an emergency diversion before she was freed. The incident raises fresh questions about cabin safety procedures and aircraft design.
History
EAA Aviation Museum Adds Six Aircraft to Its Displays
The EAA Aviation Museum has added six aircraft to its displays, spanning early aviation, ultralight flying, and WWII operations.
Airlines
US Lifts Restrictions on New Mexican Airline Flights From Mexico City
The US Department of Transportation has lifted restrictions that had blocked Mexican airlines from launching new routes to the United States from Mexico City.
Airbus
Aviation Capital Group Orders 75 Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft
Aircraft lessor Aviation Capital Group has placed an order for 75 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft.
Airlines
US Lifts Curbs on Mexican Airlines After Aviation Dispute
The United States has lifted restrictions on Mexican airlines following an aviation dispute between the two countries.
Airlines
Inside the Math: Why American's Longest Flight Hinges on 51 Suites
American Airlines' record-breaking ultra-long-haul route rests on a surprisingly precise premium calculus, where just 51 business class suites can make or break the entire mission's profitability.
Aircrafts
GE9X vs Trent XWB: Powering the Boeing 777X and Airbus A350
The GE9X and Rolls-Royce Trent XWB represent two distinct engineering philosophies in the widebody engine race. We examine how their designs shape the Boeing 777X and Airbus A350.
Airlines
Smoking Trash Bin Forces American Airlines 737 Back to O'Hare
A smoldering waste bin aboard an American Airlines Boeing 737 triggered an emergency return to Chicago O'Hare, underscoring how seemingly minor onboard incidents can escalate into full-scale operational responses.
Airlines
Lufthansa Retires the Airbus A340-600 After 23 Years
Lufthansa will operate its final Airbus A340-600 passenger flight on 18 October 2026, ending 23 years of the type's service at the airline.
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View all →Aviation Capital Group Orders 75 Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft
Aircraft lessor Aviation Capital Group has placed an order for 75 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft.
Aviation Capital Group orders 75 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft
Aviation Capital Group has placed an order for 75 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, the largest order in the lessor's history.
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View all →Norway Selects Five Sites for 2027 Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Demonstrations
Bristow Group, Electra, Avinor and Norway's civil aviation authority will fly Electra's hybrid-electric EL2 demonstrator at five Norwegian sites in 2027.
Archer's Midnight eVTOL Completes Bay Area 'No Roads' Flight Tour
Archer Aviation's all-electric Midnight air taxi wrapped up its month-long Northern California 'No Roads' flight tour with piloted flights over the San Francisco Bay Area.
Boom Overture: Why This Supersonic Jet May Finally Make Speed Affordable
Boom Supersonic's Overture aims to succeed where Concorde failed, pairing modern engines, composite airframes and a premium-focused cabin with economics that could make supersonic travel commercially viable.
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View all →VietJet Hit by Worldwide Asset Freeze Over $250M Leasing Debt
A UK court has granted a worldwide freezing order against VietJet Aviation after lessor FW Aviation pursued unpaid aircraft leasing obligations, exposing the Vietnamese carrier to cross-border enforcement risk.
Qantas' Ultra-Long-Haul Network: What to Expect in 2026
Australia's flag carrier is refining one of the world's most demanding long-haul networks, with nonstop marathon routes and a new generation of aircraft set to reshape how travellers reach the continent.
Austrian Airlines Flight Diverts to Sofia After Bomb Threat
An Austrian Airlines Airbus A320 flying from Tel Aviv to Vienna made an emergency landing in Sofia, Bulgaria on Sunday evening after a bomb threat.
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View all →Aircraft Skids Off Runway at Harry Reid International Airport, No Injuries
An aircraft skidded off a runway at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, prompting an FAA ground stop and flight delays; no injuries were reported.
Italian Air Traffic Control Network Failure Causes Flight Delays
A network failure at Italy's air traffic control operator caused flight delays before being fixed, Reuters reported.