INFORMATIONALSep 24, 2026What Are Strakes? The Aerodynamic Fins Attached on an Aircraft's FuselageA look at how aircraft strakes quietly shape airflow, improve stability, and enhance aerodynamic performance.Read More →
NEWSSep 24, 2026BETA Technologies Begins Electric Aircraft Operations in North Carolina to Support Rural Healthcare AccessBETA Technologies launches its ALIA CTOL electric aircraft in North Carolina under a FAA program aimed at improving rural healthcare logistics.Read More →
NEWSSep 24, 2026Ryanair Pilot Sent Hijack Code Before Turning Flight FR7073 Back to PortoA Ryanair captain transmitted the 7500 hijack squawk code before diverting flight FR7073 back to Porto, prompting an emergency response.Read More →
NEWSSep 24, 2026Turkish Airlines Confirms Order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX JetsTurkish Airlines has finalized a major deal with Boeing for 100 737 MAX aircraft, cementing its narrowbody fleet plans through the next decade.Read More →
NEWSSep 24, 2026United Airlines Takes Delivery of First Aircraft Powered by Pratt & Whitney's GTF Advantage EngineUnited Airlines becomes the launch operator of Pratt & Whitney's upgraded GTF Advantage engine, receiving its first Airbus A321neo with the new powerplant.Read More →
ROUTESSep 23, 2026Qantas Sets 2028 Launch for First Nonstop Sydney to New York FlightsQantas will begin nonstop Sydney to New York service in mid-2028 using the Airbus A350-1000ULR, marking the second Project Sunrise route.Read More →
NEWSSep 23, 2026Virgin Australia Cancels Flights After Cabin Crew Call In Sick, Citing ExhaustionVirgin 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 →
NEWSSep 23, 2026Two Pilots Accused of Flying Drunk Before Crashing New Private Jet in LibyaTwo pilots face accusations of intoxication after crashing a newly purchased Cessna Citation Latitude private jet during landing at a Libyan airport.Read More →
INFORMATIONALSep 23, 2026How Airlines Handle Aircraft Scheduling During Major DisruptionsLearn why flights get delayed or canceled and how airlines use aircraft swaps, backup crews, and scheduling models to recover from major disruptions.Read More →
NEWSSep 23, 2026Air New Zealand Cancels San Francisco Flight After Pilots Reportedly Fight During LayoverAir New Zealand canceled a 787 flight from San Francisco to Auckland after two pilots allegedly got into a physical fight during their layover.Read More →
