Tag: Aviation
NEWS Jun 26, 2026 Power Bank Fires on UK Flights Nearly Double in a Year, Aviation Regulators Warn British aviation regulators report power bank overheating incidents on planes have nearly doubled in one year, raising urgent safety concerns for travelers. Read More →
NEWS Jun 26, 2026 FAA Establishes Air Taxi Research Hub in Oklahoma City to Shape the Future of Urban Flight The FAA is building a dedicated research facility in Oklahoma City to study air taxi operations, pilot training, and integration into U.S. airspace. Read More →
NEWS Jun 26, 2026 SkyDrive's SD-05 eVTOL Hits 100 km/h Speed Milestone in Latest Flight Tests Japanese eVTOL maker SkyDrive reports its SD-05 air taxi reached 100 km/h during unmanned flight tests, marking progress toward commercial certification. SkyDrive manufactured the air taxi at a Suzuki facility, due to a partnership with the company. Read More →
NEWS Jun 25, 2026 Flexjet Expands Fleet With Gulfstream G500 and Additional G700s for Fractional Owners Flexjet adds the Gulfstream G500 to its fractional fleet and orders more G700s, expanding long-range options for owners flying internationally. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jun 24, 2026 Neptune Aviation Receives First A319 for Next-Generation Waterbomber Conversion Neptune Aviation takes delivery of its first Airbus A319 to convert into a Type 1 air tanker, marking a new chapter for aerial firefighting in North America. Read More →
NEWS Jun 24, 2026 Deer Jet Shanghai Adds First C909B as China Pushes Homegrown Business Jets Deer Jet Shanghai has taken delivery of the first C909B business jet, marking a step forward for China's domestic aviation industry. Read More →
NEWS Jun 23, 2026 U.S. Coast Guard Helicopter Crashes During Training Flight Off Hawaii A U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crashed during a training mission off Oahu, prompting an active search and rescue response. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jun 21, 2026 This Week in Aviation: The 10 Stories That Mattered Most From major airline developments to aircraft updates and industry shifts, this weekly recap highlights the ten most-read aviation stories from the week of June 14. Read More →
NEWS Jun 19, 2026 Laredo Citation 680A Crash Investigators Still Probing Mechanical Fault That Preceded Fatal Impact Investigators have yet to clarify the mechanical issue reported by the crew of a Cessna Citation 680A before its fatal crash near Laredo, Texas. Read More →
NEWS Jun 19, 2026 FAA Extends JFK Flight Caps Through 2027, Blocking New Service at New York's Busiest International Airport The FAA will keep strict flight limits at New York JFK through October 2027, meaning no new airline service or added flights for travelers. Read More →