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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.
Airlines
Hail at PHL: Inspections Ground Dozens of American Airlines Jets
A severe hail storm blanketed Philadelphia International Airport, forcing American Airlines to inspect more than two dozen jets for window, radome, and engine damage before returning them to service.
Airlines
Delta Air Lines Adds Four New Nonstop Airbus A350 Routes
Delta Air Lines is adding four new Airbus A350 routes, including new Atlanta to Riyadh and Los Angeles to Manila services.
Airlines
Alaska Airlines to Launch Daily Charlotte-Seattle Nonstop in June 2027
Alaska Airlines will begin daily nonstop service between Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma on June 10, 2027, becoming the ninth airline at the North Carolina hub.
Boeing
Boeing October Deliveries Fall 14% as 737 MAX Output Slows
Boeing handed over 49 aircraft in October, down 14 percent from September, even as the company posted its strongest October for net orders since 1997.
Aircrafts
Natilus Begins Cargo Aircraft Wings Build
Natilus has started building the wings for its cargo aircraft, according to Air Cargo News.
Business
NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen Dies
Ed Bolen, the longtime president and CEO of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), has died.
Airbus
Airbus A350-1000ULR Sets Guinness World Record for Longest Commercial Flight
Airbus's A350-1000ULR officially broke the Guinness World Record for longest flight distance by a commercial airliner, covering 12,503 nautical miles during a 24-hour test flight.
Aircrafts
One Engine, One Choice: Why Modern Airliners Bet on Single Suppliers
From the 737 MAX to the A350 and A220, many of today's airliners offer just one engine option. The engineering logic is compelling, but so are the risks airlines inherit.
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View all →Airbus A350-1000ULR Sets Guinness World Record for Longest Commercial Flight
Airbus's A350-1000ULR officially broke the Guinness World Record for longest flight distance by a commercial airliner, covering 12,503 nautical miles during a 24-hour test flight.
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View all →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.
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.
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.
● Airlines
View all →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.
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.
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.
● Airports
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.
● Boeing
View all →Boeing October Deliveries Fall 14% as 737 MAX Output Slows
Boeing handed over 49 aircraft in October, down 14 percent from September, even as the company posted its strongest October for net orders since 1997.
● 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.
NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen Dies
Ed Bolen, the longtime president and CEO of the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), has died.
● Military
View all →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.