10. Airbus Invests £150 Million to Convert Former A380 Wing Factory for A321neo Production

Airbus Invests £150 Million to Convert Former A380 Wing Factory for A321neo Production

9. Ryanair Pilot Sent Hijack Code Before Turning Flight FR7073 Back to Porto

A Ryanair captain transmitted the 7500 hijack squawk code before diverting flight FR7073 back to Porto, prompting an emergency response.

8. Air New Zealand Cancels San Francisco Flight After Pilots Reportedly Fight During Layover

Air New Zealand canceled a 787 flight from San Francisco to Auckland after two pilots allegedly got into a physical fight during their layover.

7. Super Puma Firefighting Helicopter Crashes at Yosemite, Killing Both Pilots

A Super Puma firefighting helicopter crashed while battling the Dome Fire at Yosemite National Park, killing both pilots aboard the aircraft.

6. United Airlines Takes Delivery of First Aircraft Powered by Pratt & Whitney's GTF Advantage Engine

United Airlines becomes the launch operator of Pratt & Whitney's upgraded GTF Advantage engine, receiving its first Airbus A321neo with the new powerplant.

5. UAE Suspends Iranian Airline Flights to Comply With US Sanctions, Triggering Retaliatory Airspace Ban From Tehran

The UAE has halted all Iranian carrier operations to comply with reimposed US sanctions, prompting Iran to bar Emirati airlines from its airspace.

4. Breeze Airways Presses FAA to Block Legacy Carriers From Acquiring Spirit's Vacated Slots

Breeze Airways urges the FAA to prevent legacy carriers from acquiring defunct Spirit Airlines' slots, citing competition and consumer harm concerns.

3. FAA Equipment Outage Grounds Flights at Newark, JFK and Philadelphia Airports

An FAA air traffic control equipment outage triggered ground stops at Newark, JFK and Philadelphia airports, causing widespread flight delays.

2. Frontier Airlines to Introduce First-Class Seating in 2027, Departing From Ultra-Low-Cost Roots

Frontier Airlines will add first-class seats in 2027, marking a major shift from its ultra-low-cost model as it targets premium travelers.

1. FAA Deploys AI System to Cut Flight Delays at Washington-Area Airports

The FAA has launched an artificial intelligence tool to help air traffic controllers reduce delays at Reagan National, Dulles, and BWI airports.