Aviation News & Press Archive
Curated daily news headlines from airline press rooms, trade outlets, and regulatory bodies (FAA, NTSB, TSB, EASA) with automated entity tagging.
Archive: 2026-09-22
- Simple Flying
6 Airports So Isolated Pilots Need Extra Fuel Reserves Just To Fly There
Six remote airports reveal how extreme isolation changes airline fuel planning, alternates and the critical point of no return.
Archive: 2026-09-21
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China Establishes 108,000 Square-Mile No-Fly Zone After Dramatic Beijing Tower Crash
An Italy-sized flight ban now enforces strict tracking and preapproved routes across Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei.
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The Silent 4-Year-Old Qantas Airbus A380 Decision That Predicted The Fleet's Early 2028 Retirement
Dragged down by higher fuel prices and buoyed by impending A350-1000ULR deliveries, Qantas will retire its A380s early.
- Simple Flying
American Airlines To Lead Phoenix's 1st New Terminal In Nearly 40 Years
Construction could start as early as 2029 with a total cost around $4.5 billion.
- FlightGlobal
Finland’s first F-35s arrive home with full fleet expected by 2030
Helsinki plans to field 64 of the single-engined strike fighters. Finland has brought home its first batch of US-made Lockheed Martin F-35 stealth fighters. Two of the conventional take-off...
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These 14 Small US Cities Just Got Awarded $12 Million To Support Air Service
Small airports leverage federal funding to entice carriers, revive lost routes and support marketing to rebuild connectivity.
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Why Air Canada's 30 New Airbus A321XLRs Are The Real Test Of Engine Reliability
The carrier is receiving its XLRs powered by improved Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage engines.
- Simple Flying
The United States' Quietest Commercial Airports By Passenger Volume
Some US commercial airports handle millions of passengers each year, but these 10 recorded fewer than 12,000 enplanements in 2025.
- Simple Flying
Air Canada Is Launching 11 Major New Nonstop Long-Haul Routes: See List & Map Now
They're all in Europe, Asia and South America. Find them all now!
- AeroTime Hub
Two killed in firefighting helicopter crash in California’s Yosemite National Park
Two people were killed when a firefighting helicopter crashed while battling the Dome Fire in California’s Yosemite National… The post Two killed in firefighting helicopter crash in Ca...
- AeroTime Hub
New York flights disrupted after ATC communications failure
Flights across the New York area were disrupted on September 21, 2026, after an air traffic control communications… The post New York flights disrupted after ATC communications failure...
- Simple Flying
"ATC Zero": Major Equipment Failures Ground All Flights To JFK, EWR, LGA, PHL, BOS
A severed backup fiber line triggered ATC Zero conditions, grounding major Northeast airports and sending disruption toward Boston.
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US airlines oppose Air China request for extra New York and Washington flights
Major US airlines are opposing Air China’s request for two additional roundtrip flights between Beijing and New York… The post US airlines oppose Air China request for extra New York a...
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Southwest Airlines Cancels All Routes From Major US Airport: See Affected Flights Now
The move is part of Southwest’s wider network changes.
- FlightGlobal
Westwind ambulance suffered burst tyre before damaging Las Vegas excursion
Canadian-registered medical jet had been bound for Toronto.US investigators have disclosed that a tyre burst preceded a runway excursion involving an ambulance executive jet at Las Vegas las...
- FlightGlobal
Breeze urges FAA to bar legacy carriers from buying defunct Spirit’s slots
Low-cost carrier asked regulators to place more conditions on the future transfer of slots purchased by JetBlue. Breeze Airways and other low-cost carriers are urging regulators to preserve...
- FlightGlobal
US Air Force retires its last EC-130H
The retirement formalises the transition to the new EA-37B jet, which has assumed the Compass Call name. A formal retirement ceremony was held at Davis-Monthan AFB in Arizona on 18 September...
- AeroTime Hub
Swissport expands Latin America footprint with Colombian acquisition
Swissport International is looking to expand its Latin America network through the acquisition of Colombian ground services company,… The post Swissport expands Latin America footprint...
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Finland’s first F-35 delivery leaves one jet stranded in the Azores
One of the three Finnish Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighters assigned to the type’s first delivery flight… The post Finland’s first F-35 delivery leaves one jet stranded in the...
- FlightGlobal
Iberia authorised to carry out unrestricted heavy maintenance on A350 fleet
Spanish carrier has spent two years preparing its facilities and workforce for the aircraft. Iberia’s MRO division has obtained unrestricted approval from the Spanish Aviation Safety and Sec...
- FlightGlobal
Canada’s Harbour Air to acquire Pacific Coastal Airlines in regional expansion push
The combined group’s fleet will reach 25 communities in British Columbia. Canadian seaplane operator Harbour Air is set to acquire Pacific Coastal Airlines, combining the two into a new airl...
- FlightGlobal
Flydubai launches cabin retrofit programme as fleet surpasses 100 aircraft
Middle Eastern carrier will install lie-flat business-class seats and larger overhead bins. For the next phase of its growth strategy, Flydubai will begin a new cabin retrofit programme as i...
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BEA reenacts night flight to see how runway lighting impacted Nice near miss
French accident investigators at the Bureau of Enquiry and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety (BEA) reenacted a night… The post BEA reenacts night flight to see how runway lighting imp...
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Ex-Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO to chair Vertical Aerospace board of directors
Former Airbus Commercial Aircraft Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Fabrice Brégier has been appointed Chair of the Board of… The post Ex-Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO to chair Vertical A...
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Japan operates Chinook from landing ship to fight Indonesia wildfires
Japan has moved one of its three CH-47 Chinook helicopters to a landing ship off Indonesia’s West Kalimantan… The post Japan operates Chinook from landing ship to fight Indonesia...
- FlightGlobal
Vertical picks former Airbus commercial chief Bregier as new chair
French executive succeeds long-term predecessor Domhnal Slattery. In a notable coup, the UK’s Vertical Aerospace has appointed former Airbus commercial aircraft chief Fabrice Bregier a...
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UK airport disarray as Prestwick air traffic center suffers ‘technical issue’
The National Air Traffic Services (NATS) center in Prestwick, Scotland, has been struck by a “technical issue” resulting… The post UK airport disarray as Prestwick air traf...
- FlightGlobal
Pressure on NATS continues after disruption at primary Scottish centre
Prestwick air traffic facility experiences ‘connectivity’ issue less than two weeks after major UK airspace control failure. UK air navigation service NATS states that it has res...
- FlightGlobal
Defiant Fernandes talks up AirAsia brand power, but operating realities loom large
In a two-hour press conference, AirAsia’s co-founder insisted the airline was still very much alive, even though it has taken a financial battering. Hours after AirAsia co-founder Tony...
- AeroTime Hub
Embraer and Japan Airlines extend E170 and E190 maintenance agreement
Embraer and Japan Airlines have extended an E170 and E190 maintenance, repair and spare-parts agreement to support the… The post Embraer and Japan Airlines extend E170 and E190 mainten...
Archive: 2026-09-20
- Simple Flying
Why The US Air Force Replaced 33 Feet Of A B-1B Bomber's Spine 3 Months Early
The USAF's radical fleet overhaul is exceeding expectations.
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Family Accuses Delta Of Leaving Father's Remains Unrefrigerated Overnight In Memphis
A tight connection allegedly left a Tennessee family scrambling after their father’s flight delay and cargo cutoff.
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Why United Airlines' 66 Incoming Boeing 787-9s Are Breaking The Polaris Lounge Network
Investments in premium lounges are needed to keep up with premium cabin expansions.
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Is It True That The Boeing 737 MAX & Airbus A320neo Are Powered By The Same Engine?
Despite both aircraft operating with LEAP engines, they are not the same exact model.
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How CFM's New LEAP-1B Turbine Redesign Could Double Time On Wing In Harsh Conditions
The HPT durability kit has just been certified and promises to deal with extreme conditions issues suffered by the LEAP engine family.
Archive: 2026-09-19
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Why This Airline Built A 40-Seat Business Cabin To Attack Its Transpacific Competitor
STARLUX is moving to establish a long-haul luxury network to destinations on the East Coast and in Europe, centered on its new fleet of Airbus A350-10
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Authorities Investigating 3 Deaths Linked To Rare Malaria Outbreak At Frankfurt Airport
Airport workers and nearby residents became ill with malaria tropica prompting traps tests and public health probes.
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Hawaiian Airlines’ Boeing 737 Interisland Flights Will Launch With Alaska-Branded Aircraft
Newer 737 interiors promise Wi-Fi, power outlets and upgraded comforts while easing maintenance pressure on older jets.
- Simple Flying
Track The Hurricane Hunters: Inside The WC-130Js That Fly Into Storms
The Hurricane Hunters fly into storms at 10,000 feet under TEAL call signs you can track live. Here is what they do and how the mission works.
- Simple Flying
Goodbye Boeing 757s: Delta Air Lines’ 1st VIP Charter Airbus A321neo Enters Service
The cabin lowers altitude and adds humidifiers plus customizable lighting to help athletes rest between late night hops.
Archive: 2026-09-18
- FlightGlobal
Aeroflot Group signs deal for 90 MC-21-310s
Agreement will take total number of twinjets for Russian flag operator into triple figures. Russian operator Aeroflot Group has signed for 90 Yakovlev MC-21-310s, with deliveries set to comm...
- FlightGlobal
Visibility and terrain risk prominent in fatal Alaskan Cessna 441 crash probe
Cape Newenham approach plate warned of ‘improbable’ success if go-around initiated late. US investigators are yet to establish the reasons behind a fatal Cessna 441 terrain colli...
- FlightGlobal
Hubbard now interim NBAA leader as CEO Bolen seeks medical treatment
US business aviation association’s communications chief now has day-to-day oversight of trade body. Longtime National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) executive Dan Hubbard has bec...
- FlightGlobal
US airlines urge government to not allow new Air China flights
Airlines for America argues US carriers are at a disadvantage in not being able to overfly Russia on routes to China The trade group representing major US airlines is urging regulators not t...
- AeroTime Hub
Joby technology flies Caravan autonomously across US without safety pilot input
Alongside the achievements of the Wright brothers, Charles Lindbergh and Amelia Earhart, it’s hard to say where Joby’s… The post Joby technology flies Caravan autonomously across US wi...
- AeroTime Hub
Pilots arrested after Libya Citation crash allegedly flew while intoxicated
Libyan prosecutors say two pilots flew a Cessna Citation Latitude while intoxicated before it crashed at Misrata International… The post Pilots arrested after Libya Citation crash alle...
- FlightGlobal
Prolonged fuel spike prompts US airlines to reevaluate Q4 capacity plans
United, American and Southwest warn they will cull schedules if fuel costs remain elevated. With the price of jet fuel lingering near all-time highs, airlines and investors are questioning i...
- FlightGlobal
Ex-Volt: Aura Aero flies defunct rival’s hybrid-electric demonstrator under new name
Former Cassio S aircraft will be used as a flying testbed in support of 19-seat ERA development. Aura Aero has begun flying the hybrid-electric Cassio S demonstrator formerly owned by collap...
- FlightGlobal
Embraer delivers first Praetor 600E to Flexjet
Fractional-ownership firm ordered 182 business jets from Brazilian airframer last year. Embraer has delivered its first Praetor 600E, handing the aircraft to fractional-ownership company Fle...
- FlightGlobal
‘Software issue’ unrelated to previous outages caused recent ATC failure: NATS
Air navigation services provider also rules out “military intervention” and cyber-attack in preliminary report. A recent air traffic management system failure that led to the cancellation of...
- AeroTime Hub
Bayraktar TB2 drones team up to find and jam radars in ASELSAN trial
ASELSAN said on September 18, 2026, that it had flown three of its airborne electronic warfare and radar… The post Bayraktar TB2 drones team up to find and jam radars in ASELSAN trial...
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BAE Systems unveils Shadow EW payloads for small aircraft, production from 2027
BAE Systems has unveiled a family of electronic warfare payloads weighing around 3 kilograms (7 pounds), designed to… The post BAE Systems unveils Shadow EW payloads for small aircraft...
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South Korea’s F-35As and French Rafales join forces in three-year first
South Korea and France have resumed joint aerial exercises for the first time in three years, with a… The post South Korea’s F-35As and French Rafales join forces in three-year first a...
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Embraer delivers first Praetor 600E to launch partner Flexjet
Embraer has delivered the first Praetor 600E executive jet to its fleet launch partner Flexjet, 19 months after… The post Embraer delivers first Praetor 600E to launch partner Flexjet...
- FlightGlobal
Corendon to slash fleet by a third due to high fuel costs
Leisure operator will reduce its fleet to 21 aircraft from 30 this winter. Corendon Airlines Group will cut its fleet by almost one-third because of high fuel costs, as first reported by Fli...
- AeroTime Hub
Danish F-35s land in Greenland for first time in major NATO Arctic drill
Two Royal Danish Air Force F-35A fighters landed at Kangerlussuaq Airport (SFJ) in western Greenland on September 16,… The post Danish F-35s land in Greenland for first time in major N...
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Malaysia Airlines nears order for first-ever Boeing 787 Dreamliners: Bloomberg
Malaysia Airlines is close to ordering its first-ever Boeing 787 Dreamliners as it looks to replace seven Airbus… The post Malaysia Airlines nears order for first-ever Boeing 787 Dream...
- FlightGlobal
SAF supply to EU airports exceeded mandatory threshold in first full year of regulation
EASA highlights significant improvement in reporting compliance by suppliers and aircraft operators.Sustainable aviation fuel supply at European Union airports last year accounted for nearly...
- AeroTime Hub
Fernandes dismisses bailout reports, says AirAsia is sustainable and strong
On September 18, 2026, AirAsia co-founder and group adviser Tan Sri Tony Fernandes pushed back firmly against reports… The post Fernandes dismisses bailout reports, says AirAsia is sus...
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FAA grants Boeing exemption from future fuel-efficiency limits to sell 35 777Fs
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boeing exemption from fuel-efficiency limits beginning in 2028, enabling the company… The post FAA grants Boeing exemption from fu...
Archive: 2026-03-31
- Aviation Week
Autoflight V5000 Matrix
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Archive: 2025-10-27
- Aviation Week
Turkey Signs $11 Billion Eurofighter Deal
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Project Lotus, Northrop Grumman’s Secret Autonomous Aircraft Revealed
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Archive: 2025-09-11
- Aviation Week
Second B-21 Enters Flight Test In Palmdale
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Archive: 2025-07-29
- Aviation Week
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Archive: 2025-07-02
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Archive: 2025-03-07
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Archive: 2017-03-15
- Aviation Week
Selected U.S. Military Contracts for the Week of March 6 - March 10, 2017
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Archive: 2016-04-18
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Product Realization Pop Quiz
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