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NEWSJul 31, 2026Southwest Airlines Moves Up Boarding Times to Handle Growing Carry-On LoadsSouthwest Airlines will start boarding passengers earlier as travelers bring more hand luggage aboard, slowing down the boarding process.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJun 29, 2026FAA Moves to Accelerate Aircraft Certification With New Rule ProposalThe FAA wants to speed up commercial aircraft certifications through a new rulemaking process. Here's what it means for manufacturers and the industry.Read More →
NEWSJun 18, 2026NetJets Asks FAA for Exemption to Extend Global 7500 and 8000 Flight Duty LimitsNetJets seeks FAA approval to extend crew duty times on Bombardier Global 7500 and 8000 ultra-long-range flights, citing rest facility upgrades.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 15, 2025When Will the Boeing 777X Enter Service? Delays, Certification, and 2027 OutlookThe Boeing 777X was meant to be the crowning achievement of modern wide-body aviation: a folding-wing giant capable of carrying more passengers more efficiently than any twin-engine jet in history. Instead, the program has become a case study in aerospace endurance.Read More →
NEWSOct 26, 2024Singapore Airport Removes Passport Checks, Reduces Wait Times to 10 Seconds with New TechnologyChangi Airport has improved airport wait times with a new face-scanning technology that removed the need for passport checks. See how travelers can get their face scanned at the airport and read comments from an ICA executive.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJul 14, 2024How To Read the Weather Like a Pilot: A Look at Aviation Weather ForecastsHow do pilots read weather forecasts? Here's how pilots use METARs and TAFs to get the most accurate and up-to-date weather information and how you can read the weather like a pilot. Read More →