STORIESJan 30, 2026"Cancel Takeoff Clearance" Southwest Pilots Abort High Speed Takeoff to Avoid San Antonio Runway CollisionFederal authorities have launched a high-priority investigation into a "severe" runway incursion at San Antonio International Airport (SAT) that occurred on the afternoon of January 27, 2026. A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 (B38M) was forced to perform an emergency high-speed rejected takeoff after a private turboprop mistakenly crossed into its path.Read More →
ROUTESJan 29, 2026Porter Airlines Expands 2026 Summer Schedule With New Nashville and Boston RoutesToronto-based Porter Airlines has officially unveiled its most ambitious summer schedule to date, marking a 20% increase in network capacity for 2026. The expansion, announced today, January 29, 2026, introduces a new cross-border service to Nashville and Boston, while significantly bolstering domestic connectivity from the airline's hubs in Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal.Read More →
ROUTESJan 29, 2026American Airlines Announces Return to Venezuela After 7-Year Hiatus as Airspace ReopensIn a historic pivot for Western Hemisphere aviation, American Airlines has today, January 29, 2026, announced its intention to resume nonstop commercial service to Venezuela. The move follows a directive from the White House to reopen commercial airspace between the two nations for the first time since the indefinite suspension of flights in May 2019.Read More →
STORIESJan 28, 2026"100% Preventable": NTSB Blames Systemic FAA Failures for Fatal DCA Midair Collision in Final ReportIn a scathing indictment of federal oversight and airspace design, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has officially cited the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the primary cause of the catastrophic midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).Read More →
STORIESJan 28, 2026U.S. Greenlights Final Certificate Transfer Between Mesa and Republic AirwaysIn a landmark decision for the U.S. regional aviation sector, the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have officially authorised the final transfer of Mesa Airlines’ operating certificates to Republic Airways.Read More →
NEWSJan 27, 2026Southwest’s New Era Begins: Assigned Seating Now in EffectEvery Southwest Airlines flight taking off across the globe will utilise assigned seating, marking the most significant operational shift in the carrier’s history. The move, first announced in 2024, aims to modernise the airline’s image and capture a larger "share of wallet" from travellers who previously shunned the carrier due to the uncertainty of its boarding process.Read More →
NEWSJan 27, 2026American Airlines Doubles Down on Premium Offerings to Offset Stormy 2026 OutlookAmerican Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) unveiled a complex financial tapestry today, January 27, 2026, reporting a staggering record for top-line growth that stands in stark contrast to its vulnerable bottom line. Read More →
NEWSJan 26, 2026Delta Air Lines Commits $250 Million to Forge a New Southern PowerhouseIn a move that cements the "Silicon Hills" as a primary theatre of war for North American aviation supremacy, Delta Air Lines has today, January 26, 2026, finalised a staggering $250 million investment into Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Read More →
NEWSJan 09, 2026Flydubai, Turkish, and Pegasus Suspend Flights Amid Escalating Unrest and Digital BlackoutMajor Middle Eastern and Turkish carriers have abruptly suspended flight operations to the Islamic Republic of Iran today, as a nationwide internet blackout and escalating anti-government protests create a "high-risk" environment for international civil aviation.Read More →
NEWSJan 09, 2026Portable Charger Catches Fire Mid-Flight, One Passenger InjuredAn Asiana Airlines Airbus A330 experienced an in-flight fire on Thursday while en-route to Hong Kong.Read More →
