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NEWS Sep 28, 2026 Airbus Uncovers Coating Flaw on A321neo Fuselage Stringers, Threatening September Delivery Targets Airbus has identified a coating defect on A321neo fuselage stringers supplied by a subcontractor, prompting inspections and delivery delays. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Sep 27, 2026 Why Airlines Are Facing New Legal Pressure Over AI-Driven Overbooking Decisions As airlines hand overbooking decisions to AI systems, traditional aviation insurance and liability law are struggling to keep up -- creating coverage gaps, antitrust exposure, and new discrimination risks that could pull software vendors into court alongside the airlines themselves. Read More →
STORIES Sep 26, 2026 Why a $70 Million Private Jet Can Feel Outdated in Five Years Business jet cabins are designed to last decades, but their tech doesn't. Here's why future-proofing the architecture matters more than the components. Read More →
NEWS Sep 25, 2026 United Airlines Passenger Says Carrier Forced Her to Sit Beside Man Who Masturbated During Flight A woman claims United Airlines kept her seated next to a passenger who exposed himself mid-flight, then allowed him to walk free upon landing. Read More →
NEWS Sep 25, 2026 Airbus Calls A321neo Manufacturing Defect a Quality Problem, Not a Safety Risk Airbus says a newly disclosed A321neo defect affecting hundreds of jets is a quality issue, not a safety concern, as airlines await fixes. Read More →
NEWS Sep 24, 2026 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. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Sep 24, 2026 What Are Strakes? The Aerodynamic Fins Attached on an Aircraft's Fuselage A look at how aircraft strakes quietly shape airflow, improve stability, and enhance aerodynamic performance. Read More →
NEWS Sep 24, 2026 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. Read More →
ROUTES Sep 23, 2026 Qantas Sets 2028 Launch for First Nonstop Sydney to New York Flights Qantas will begin nonstop Sydney to New York service in mid-2028 using the Airbus A350-1000ULR, marking the second Project Sunrise route. Read More →
NEWS Sep 23, 2026 Virgin Australia Cancels Flights After Cabin Crew Call In Sick, Citing Exhaustion Virgin Australia cancelled multiple flights this week after cabin crew reportedly called in sick due to exhaustion. The airline says September is always busy. Read More →