STORIESJan 30, 2026Probe Into Catastrophic Air India Flight 171 Crash Leans Toward Deliberate Pilot Action Despite New Whistleblower ClaimsIn a significant and controversial shift for the global aviation community, investigators probing the June 2025 crash of Air India Flight AI171 are now focusing on deliberate pilot intervention as the primary cause of the disaster. Read More →
STORIESJan 30, 2026"Cancel Takeoff Clearance" Southwest Pilots Abort High Speed Takeoff to Avoid San Antonio Runway CollisionFederal authorities have launched a high-priority investigation into a "severe" runway incursion at San Antonio International Airport (SAT) that occurred on the afternoon of January 27, 2026. A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 (B38M) was forced to perform an emergency high-speed rejected takeoff after a private turboprop mistakenly crossed into its path.Read More →
ROUTESJan 30, 2026Virgin Australia Ends Canberra International Drought with Historic Nonstop Bali ServiceResidents of the nation’s capital are officially swapping their winter coats for boarding passes as Virgin Australia prepares to bridge the gap between the frosty Australian Highlands and the tropical shores of Indonesia. Starting June 22, 2026, Virgin Australia will become the only Australia-based carrier to operate international services from Canberra Airport, launching a highly anticipated nonstop link to Denpasar (Bali). Read More →
ROUTESJan 28, 2026Air Canada Solidifies 2026 Hub Strategy with Quito Return and Expanded Year-Round Europe ServiceIn a significant move to cement its position as a premier global gateway, Air Canada has today, January 28, 2026, unveiled a major expansion of its international network. The carrier’s strategically bolstered winter 2026-27 schedule features the high-profile addition of Quito, Ecuador, the transition of key European routes to year-round serviceRead More →
NEWSJan 22, 2026Qatari-Gifted 747 Set to Complete $400M Air Force One Retrofit this SummerThe U.S. Air Force has confirmed that it is on track to deliver a Boeing 747, gifted by the government of Qatar, to serve as an interim presidential transport aircraft by summer 2026.Read More →
NEWSJan 20, 20261,000+ Standby Passengers Are Already Listed for Alaska's Inaugural Rome FlightWhile inaugural flights for major carriers always draw a crowd, the upcoming Seattle (SEA) to Rome (FCO) route is shattering internal records. A staggering 1,080 standby passengers have already listed for the inaugural flight.Read More →
NEWSJan 13, 2026Delta Orders 30 Boeing 787-10, Options for Additional 30Delta Air Lines announced on Tuesday a landmark agreement with Boeing to integrate the 787 Dreamliner into its widebody fleet. The deal, which includes a firm order for 30 787-10 airplanes and options for an additional 30, marks the first time the Atlanta-based carrier has placed a direct order for the Dreamliner family.Read More →
NEWSJan 08, 2026FAA 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 →
NEWSJan 08, 2026Avelo’s Fleet Downsizing, Base Closures, and Exit from ICE Charter Sector Signal a New Era of EfficiencyIn a sweeping series of manoeuvres aimed at fortifying its long-term financial stability, Avelo Airlines has announced a fundamental restructuring of its network and fleet. As of January 8, 2026, the Houston-based carrier is moving to retire nearly its entire Boeing 737-700 sub-fleet, shutter three operational bases, and terminate ICE flights.Read More →
NEWSJan 07, 2026LATAM Boeing 767 Immobilised in Atlanta After Catastrophic Eight-Tire BlowoutThere is a fragile physics to the moment a 150-ton machine transitions from the grace of flight to the friction of the earth. On the evening of January 6, 2026, that transition turned violent for LATAM Airlines Peru flight LA2482. Read More →
