INFORMATIONALJan 01, 2026Final Delivery Tally and OEM TrackerAs 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 →
NEWSJan 01, 2026ATC ‘Keep Your Speed Up’ Instruction Preceded United 737 MAX 8 Houston Runway ExcursionFreshly released investigative documents from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have shed new light on the March 8, 2024, runway excursion involving a United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8. The report highlights a critical sequence of events in which Air Traffic Control (ATC) instructions, the pilot's perception of runway conditions, and a high-speed exit manoeuvre converged to send the aircraft into the grass at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).Read More →
NEWSJan 01, 2026“I’m Not Okay”: Chilling Audio Captures Near-Disaster as Pilot Tries to Kill EnginesThe aviation community and the public are getting a chilling, firsthand look at the moments of near-catastrophe aboard Alaska Airlines Flight 2059 (operated by Horizon Air). Newly released cockpit voice recordings (CVR), made public in early January 2026 following the conclusion of legal proceedings, capture the exact moment off-duty pilot Joseph Emerson attempted to shut down the aircraft's engines mid-flight.Read More →
ROUTESJan 01, 2026Jazeera Airways to Become First Commercial Carrier at Amman Marka AirportIn a historic milestone for Jordanian aviation, Jazeera Airways has officially signed a strategic agreement to become the first airline to operate scheduled passenger services from Amman Marka Airport (ADJ), also known as Amman City Airport.Read More →
NEWSDec 30, 2025Alaska Airlines and LATAM Formally Dissolve Codeshare PartnershipMarking the end of an era in Pan-American aviation, Alaska Airlines has officially terminated its nearly decade-old codeshare and loyalty partnership with LATAM Airlines Group. The split, finalised in a formal filing to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on December 29, 2025, follows a phased winding down of reciprocal benefits that began earlier in the autumn.Read More →
NEWSDec 30, 2025Global Drone Wingman Programs Accelerate Toward Critical 2026 Milestones as Competition IntensifiesThe race to field operational autonomous "loyal wingman" drones is accelerating into overdrive as 2026 approaches, with the United States Air Force poised to make critical production decisions, Australia demonstrating combat capabilities with live weapons, and rival programs in Europe and Asia rapidly maturing.Read More →
NEWSDec 30, 2025Iraqi Basra Airlines Secures Air Operator CertificateIn a milestone for the Iraqi aviation industry, the start-up carrier Basra Airlines (BSQ) has officially secured its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA). This certification, granted on December 30, 2025, elevates the carrier to a fully authorised operator, allowing it to transition from charter and test flights to scheduled commercial service.Read More →
ROUTESDec 30, 2025JetBlue Expands Midwest Footprint with New Daily Service Between New York-JFK and ClevelandJetBlue has officially announced a significant expansion of its Midwest network, confirming plans to launch daily nonstop service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).Read More →
STORIESDec 29, 2025Lufthansa Technik Unveils Major ACJ318 Elite Upgrade ProgramLufthansa Technik (LHT) has officially announced a comprehensive cabin and technical upgrade program for the Airbus ACJ318 Elite, breathing new life into the "smallest" member of the Airbus Corporate Jet family.
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NEWSDec 29, 2025Two Pilots Killed in Tragic Mid-Air Collision Near Hammonton Municipal AirportA quiet Sunday morning in Atlantic County turned tragic when two helicopters collided mid-air, claiming the lives of two veteran pilots who were well-known in the local aviation community. The accident occurred on December 28, 2025, just miles from Hammonton Municipal Airport (N81).
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