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NEWS Jan 27, 2026 High-Altitude Research Plane Makes Dramatic Belly Landing at Ellington Airport At approximately 11:30 a.m. local time, the NASA WB-57 Canberra, one of only three such vintage aircraft still in operation globally, encountered a critical landing gear failure while returning to base. Witnesses and dramatic cell phone footage captured the moment the aircraft touched down on Runway 17R-35L without its wheels deployed. Read More →
NEWS Jan 25, 2026 Private Jet Carrying Six Crashes During Takeoff in Bangor, Maine A Bombardier Challenger 650 carrying six people crashed while attempting to depart Bangor International Airport on Sunday night, January 25, amid a severe winter storm. Read More →
NEWS Jan 22, 2026 Qatari-Gifted 747 Set to Complete $400M Air Force One Retrofit this Summer The U.S. Air Force has confirmed that it is on track to deliver a Boeing 747, gifted by the government of Qatar, to serve as an interim presidential transport aircraft by summer 2026. Read More →
NEWS Jan 09, 2026 NTSB Scrutinizes FAA NOTAM Logic Following Fatal MD 530F Canyon Crash One week after a private helicopter plummeted into the rugged depths of Telegraph Canyon, the aviation community is reeling not only from the loss of four lives but from the glaring systemic failures it has unearthed. Read More →
NEWS Jan 08, 2026 Avelo’s Fleet Downsizing, Base Closures, and Exit from ICE Charter Sector Signal a New Era of Efficiency In a sweeping series of manoeuvres aimed at fortifying its long-term financial stability, Avelo Airlines has announced a fundamental restructuring of its network and fleet. As of January 8, 2026, the Houston-based carrier is moving to retire nearly its entire Boeing 737-700 sub-fleet, shutter three operational bases, and terminate ICE flights. Read More →
ROUTES Jan 06, 2026 Starlux Takes Delivery of First A350-1000 for US East Coast Push Starlux Airlines has officially entered a new era of ultra-long-haul travel. On January 6, 2026, the Taipei-based carrier took delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, marking a pivotal milestone in its aggressive strategy to conquer the North American market, specifically targeting the lucrative U.S. East Coast. Read More →
NEWS Jan 06, 2026 Qatar Airways Airbus A350 Immobilized at London Heathrow Following Nose Gear Steering Failure A Qatar Airways Airbus A350-1000 was immobilised on a primary runway at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on Sunday, January 4, 2026, following a critical steering malfunction during its arrival from Doha. Read More →
NEWS Jan 02, 2026 EasyJet Airbus A320 Emergency Landing at Lamezia Terme easyJet Europe Airbus A320-200 was involved in a serious aviation incident on the morning of December 27, 2025, after suffering an uncontained engine failure during its descent into Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF). Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jan 02, 2026 World’s Most On-Time Airlines and Airports of 2025 Precision and operational excellence took centre stage today as Cirium, the global leader in aviation analytics, released its highly anticipated 2025 On-Time Performance (OTP) Review. In a year defined by surging passenger demand and complex airspace constraints, Aeromexico has emerged as the world’s most punctual global airline for the second consecutive year. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jan 01, 2026 Final Delivery Tally and OEM Tracker As the curtain falls on 2025, the global aerospace manufacturing sector has navigated a year defined by aggressive production ramps, persistent supply chain "choke points," and a significant shift in the competitive duopoly. While Airbus once again secured the top spot for total deliveries, Boeing closed the year with a resurgent order book and a stabilised production line that signalled the end of its multi-year "bridge" phase. Read More →