NEWSNov 03, 2026FAA Orders Fuel Tank Inspections on 60 US Boeing 787s Over Lightning Ignition RiskThe FAA has issued an airworthiness directive requiring inspections of 60 US-registered Boeing 787s to address a fuel tank ignition hazard tied to lightning strikes.Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 14, 2026Why Engine Lease Rates Are Still Climbing as Values Level OffSpirit Airlines’ shutdown released dozens of A320-family aircraft and spare engines into the market, but engine lease rates remain high despite stabilizing values. Explore how engine availability, MRO capacity and aircraft storage are shaping the narrowbody engine leasing market.Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 06, 2026Halon Was Supposed to Disappear. This Company Kept It Flying.H3R Aviation keeps recycled Halon 1211 fire extinguishers in circulation, helping aircraft operators navigate replacement options and regulations.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 →
STORIESSep 23, 2026How Jet Access Is Building a New Model for Private Aircraft MaintenanceExplore how Jet Access Maintenance is expanding aircraft support through specialized service centers, nationwide mobile AOG teams, and on-site Starlink installation.Read More →
NEWSSep 14, 2026FAA Orders Fuel Hose Inspections on Airbus A220 Fleet Operated by Breeze Airways and Delta Air LinesThe FAA has proposed a new airworthiness directive requiring inspections of fuel hose assemblies on 13 Airbus A220 aircraft flown by US carriers.Read More →
NEWSAug 28, 2026Delta Passenger Flushes iPhone Down Aircraft Toilet During Cross-Country Flight, Prompting Maintenance ReportA Delta Air Lines passenger flushed an iPhone down a lavatory toilet mid-flight, triggering a maintenance report and raising questions about aircraft plumbing.Read More →
INFORMATIONALAug 12, 2026What Aviation Insurance Usually Doesn't Cover and Why It MattersLearn what aircraft insurance commonly excludes, including wear and tear, mechanical breakdowns, pilot qualifications, and unauthorized aircraft use.Read More →
NEWSAug 07, 2026Intruder Found Sleeping on JetBlue A320 Triggers Security at FLL Maintenance HangarA man breached security at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and boarded a JetBlue plane, where crews later found him asleep in the lavatory.Read More →
STORIESJul 21, 2026Inside the Volunteer Effort to Fly the First Lear Jet AgainA Wichita nonprofit is restoring the first Lear Jet ever built to flying condition. Meet the volunteers bringing 23-003 back to life, decades after it first flew.Read More →
