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NEWS Dec 29, 2025 Two Pilots Killed in Tragic Mid-Air Collision Near Hammonton Municipal Airport A 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). Read More →
NEWS Dec 29, 2025 FAA Finalises AD to Resolve A350 Flight-Control Hazard The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule, Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2025-25-12, aimed at eliminating a critical "runaway" flight control hazard affecting the Airbus A350-900 and A350-1041 fleets. The directive, published today, December 29, 2025, mandates the installation of new flight-control software to prevent uncommanded surface movements that could lead to a loss of aircraft control. Read More →
STORIES Dec 25, 2025 KAL858: The North Korean Bombing that Shocked the World Among the 99 passengers boarding Korean Air Flight 858 on November 29, 1987, few could imagine their journey would end as one of aviation's darkest mysteries. Read More →
NEWS Dec 24, 2025 US Air Force to Launch New Experimental One-Way Attack Drone Unit In a move that signals a tectonic shift in American airpower, the U.S. Air Force is preparing to stand up its first-ever experimental unit dedicated solely to "One-Way Attack" (OWA) drones. Read More →
NEWS Dec 24, 2025 No "Mate's Rates" in the Sky as Qantas Bans All Staff (Including CEO) From New A350 First Class In a move that signals just how "ultra" Qantas intends its new ultra-long-haul product to be, the Flying Kangaroo has made a rare and dramatic policy shift: barring all staff from its upcoming Airbus A350 First Class cabins. Read More →
STORIES Dec 24, 2025 HEKLA: Icelandair Retires Hekla Aurora After 31 Years in the Skies On October 12, 2025, TF-FIU flew its final flight, taking 140 passengers on a scenic tour around Iceland. The final service graced travelers from as far as Singapore with two hours of the island’s most beautiful sights as a final sendoff for 31 years in the skies. Watch videos from the final flight and learn why this aircraft left such a lasting legacy. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Dec 23, 2025 GTF Storage Crisis Deepens: 835 Aircraft Grounded as Pratt & Whitney Recalls Surge Post-Mid-Year The operational crisis surrounding the Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine family has reached a new peak. As of late Q4 2025, the number of stored jets powered by the PW1000G family has climbed significantly, highlighting a widening gap between maintenance capacity and the relentless pace of engine recalls. Read More →
NEWS Dec 23, 2025 Ryanair to Appeal $302 Million Italian Fine Over Alleged Travel Agency Restrictions Ryanair has announced its intention to challenge a €255.8 million ($302 million) fine imposed by Italy's competition authority, which accused the airline of obstructing travel agencies and online booking platforms from selling its flights. Read More →
ROUTES Dec 23, 2025 Gulf Air and Turkish Airlines Expand Codeshare Partnership In a major move to bolster connectivity between the Middle East and Europe, Gulf Air and Turkish Airlines have officially announced a significant expansion of their codeshare agreement. Confirmed today, December 23, 2025, the enhanced partnership unlocks five new high-demand destinations for passengers travelling from Bahrain through the global hub of Istanbul. Read More →
ROUTES Dec 23, 2025 Wizz Air Dominates London Luton with TUI Slot Acquisition In a move that solidifies its position as the leading carrier at London Luton Airport (LTN), Wizz Air UK has announced a significant expansion of its base following the successful acquisition of airport slots from TUI Airways. Read More →