NEWSJan 06, 2026Smoke in Cockpit Prompts Urgent Diversion of Transavia Boeing 737A Transavia France Boeing 737-800, operating as Flight TO8098, was forced to make an emergency landing at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) on the afternoon of Monday, January 5, 2026. The crew declared an in-flight emergency after reports of "suspicious smoke" Read More →
NEWSJan 06, 2026Qatar Airways Airbus A350 Immobilized at London Heathrow Following Nose Gear Steering FailureA 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 →
NEWSJan 05, 2026Cessna 172 Bursts into Flames After ‘Heavy Landing’ at Adelaide’s Parafield AirportEmergency services rushed to Parafield Airport (YPPF) today, January 5, 2026, following a dramatic aircraft accident that left a light plane engulfed in flames. Despite the intensity of the fire, which sent thick plumes of black smoke over Adelaide’s northern suburbs.Read More →
ROUTESJan 05, 2026AirBorneo Commences Rural & Regional FlightsA new era in Southeast Asian regional aviation has officially begun as AirBorneo (formerly MASwings) commenced its inaugural flight operations on January 2, 2026. The launch follows the successful completion of the legal and operational takeover of MASwings Sdn Bhd by the Sarawak state government from the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) on New Year's Day.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJan 04, 2026This Week in Aviation: The 10 Stories That Mattered MostFrom major airline developments to aircraft updates and industry shifts, this weekly recap highlights the ten most-read aviation stories from the week of December 28.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJan 02, 2026Why Airline Class Wars Will Intensify in 2026The "Class War" of 2026 is no longer just about legroom; it is a calculated, multi-billion-dollar strategic pivot by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and carriers to capture a "splurge-ready" traveller base that is increasingly opting for "one big trip" over frequent, low-cost hops.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJan 02, 2026How Evio’s 810 Airliner Aims to Rescue Regional AviationAs the regional airline industry grapples with a staggering 27% fleet reduction over the last five years, a new powerhouse has emerged from stealth to reclaim "thin" routes. Evio Inc., a Montreal-based startup backed by aerospace titans Boeing and Pratt & Whitney Canada, has unveiled the EVIO 810, a clean-sheet, 76-seat "strong hybrid" airliner designed to restore profitability to short-haul sectors.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 →
NEWSJan 02, 2026EasyJet Airbus A320 Emergency Landing at Lamezia TermeeasyJet 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 →
INFORMATIONALJan 02, 2026World’s Most On-Time Airlines and Airports of 2025Precision 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 →
