ROUTESFeb 27, 2026TAP Air Portugal Launches New Lisbon to Orlando Direct Flights as Part of Major 2026 Transatlantic ExpansionTAP Air Portugal has officially confirmed its return to the Sunshine State’s interior with the announcement of a new nonstop service between Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport and Orlando International Airport.Read More →
ROUTESFeb 18, 2026Porter Airlines Strengthens North American Network With New Austin Service And Strategic Shift To Chicago O’HarePorter Airlines is accelerating its transborder expansion today with the announcement of a landmark move into the Texas market and a significant operational pivot in the American Midwest.Read More →
NEWSFeb 12, 2026US Department of Transportation Opens Competitive Bidding for Vital Rural Air Links in Maine Colorado and AlaskaIn a move to safeguard the "economic lifelines" of America’s most remote regions, the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) has officially opened the bidding process for new Essential Air Service (EAS) contracts.Read More →
STORIESFeb 05, 2026Boeing Sets April 2026 Goal for First Flight of Production 777X AircraftIn a pivotal step toward the long-awaited certification of its newest widebody flagship, Boeing is targeting April 2026 for the first flight of a production-standard 777X. Read More →
NEWSFeb 02, 2026Air India Pulls Boeing 787-9 From Service After Serious Fuel Switch Discrepancy ReportAir India has taken the preemptive step of grounding one of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners following a technical report involving a critical fuel control switch malfunction. The decision, confirmed today, February 2, 2026, underscores the carrier’s heightened focus on safety and operational integrity as it continues its massive fleet transformation under the Tata Group.Read More →
NEWSFeb 02, 2026American Airlines Flight Attendant Files Landmark Lawsuit Alleging Severe Illness From Toxic Cabin Air ExposureThe aviation industry is facing renewed legal scrutiny this week as a veteran American Airlines flight attendant has moved forward with a high-stakes lawsuit, alleging that a "fume event" aboard a commercial flight left her with permanent neurological damage. Filed in the final days of January 2026, the case brings the "dirty little secret" of toxic cabin air back into the national spotlight, highlighting a growing rift between crew safety advocates and major carriers.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 →
NEWSJan 08, 2026Avelo’s Fleet Downsizing, Base Closures, and Exit from ICE Charter Sector Signal a New Era of EfficiencyIn 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 →
NEWSJan 02, 2026FAA Finalises Airworthiness Directive for GE90 Engines Following Powder Metal Contamination DiscoveryThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially finalised a high-priority airworthiness directive (AD) targeting General Electric GE90 engines, the primary power plants for the Boeing 777 fleet. The ruling, published on January 2, 2026, addresses a critical manufacturing defect involving iron contamination in powder metal components that could lead to uncontained engine failures.Read More →
TRIP REPORTSDec 26, 2025VIDEO: What It's Like Onboard China's COMAC C919We flew onboard China Eastern's COMAC C919 to experience China's homegrown narrow-body up close. From seat comfort to cabin layout to noise levels to tech: how does it really compare with the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320? This review puts all three workhorses under the same spotlight.Read More →
