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STORIES Feb 05, 2026 NextGen Evolution Redefines The Future Of Global Airspace Management Aviation pioneers and federal regulators are navigating a pivotal crossroads as the United States manoeuvres to replace its ageing radar-based infrastructure with a digital, satellite-driven architecture. Read More →
NEWS Feb 02, 2026 American Airlines Plans Full Widebody Free Wi-Fi Expansion After Internal Meeting Leak A leaked recording from a recent American Airlines employee meeting has revealed that the carrier intends to equip its entire widebody fleet with free high-speed Wi-Fi. As of February 2, 2026, the carrier is moving to close the gap on its long-haul international product, expanding the AT&T-sponsored service that debuted on domestic routes just last month. Read More →
NEWS Feb 02, 2026 FedEx Targets May 31 Return for MD-11 Fleet Following Fatal November Crash A stark divide has emerged between the world’s two largest logistics giants as they navigate the future of the iconic McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighter. While FedEx Express is doubling down on the trijet with a target return-to-service date of May 31, 2026, United Parcel Service (UPS) has officially closed the book on the aircraft’s thirty-year tenure following a devastating accident that sent shockwaves through the industry. Read More →
STORIES Jan 28, 2026 "100% Preventable": NTSB Blames Systemic FAA Failures for Fatal DCA Midair Collision in Final Report In a scathing indictment of federal oversight and airspace design, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has officially cited the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the primary cause of the catastrophic midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Read More →
NEWS Jan 26, 2026 FAA Finalises ‘Exceedingly Rare’ Rules After Deadly DCA Midair In the shadow of the first anniversary of the deadliest midair collision in recent American history, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has moved to permanently rewrite the rules of the sky over the nation’s capital. Read More →
STORIES Jan 24, 2026 VIDEO: With Airbus Inside TAAG Angola's Airbus A220-300 As part of a massive 2024-2029 strategic fleet overhaul, TAAG Angola Airlines is aggressively modernizing its fleet, with the main focus being its regional operations. We toured the airline's A220 to provide a sneak peek into the sophisticated cabin experience bridging the gap between luxury and practicality. Read More →
NEWS Jan 09, 2026 NTSB Scrutinizes FAA NOTAM Logic Following Fatal MD 530F Canyon Crash One week after a private helicopter plummeted into the rugged depths of Telegraph Canyon, the aviation community is reeling not only from the loss of four lives but from the glaring systemic failures it has unearthed. Read More →
NEWS Jan 08, 2026 FAA Proposes Mandatory 737NG Stabilizer Inspections Following Reports of Dangerous "Pitch Oscillations" In a significant move to address emerging safety concerns within the global narrowbody fleet, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officially issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) targeting the horizontal stabiliser components of the Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) series. Read More →
NEWS Jan 02, 2026 FAA Finalises Airworthiness Directive for GE90 Engines Following Powder Metal Contamination Discovery The 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 →
ROUTES Jan 01, 2026 Jazeera Airways to Become First Commercial Carrier at Amman Marka Airport In 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 →