NEWSMar 01, 2026Canada Approves Gulfstream G700, G800 After Decertification ThreatsTransport Canada certifies Gulfstream G700 and G800 jets following President Trump's threat of 50% tariffs and the decertification of Bombardier aircraft.Read More →
NEWSFeb 14, 2026FAA Ends DEI-Driven Pilot Selection Processes in Favor of Merit-Based Pilot HiringThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a mandatory directive requiring all United States commercial airlines to certify that their pilot hiring processes are conducted on an exclusively merit-based basis.Read More →
NEWSJan 29, 2026Trump to Decertify Bombardier Global Express Over Gulfstream DisputePresident Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the United States is moving to decertify Bombardier Global Express business jets. The declaration serves as the opening salvo in a high-stakes standoff over international aviation approvals following delays in Gulfstream G800 certification.Read More →
NEWSJan 29, 2026East Asian Aviation Crisis Deepens as China Suspends 49 Major Air Routes to Japan Amid Diplomatic TensionsThe skies over the East China Sea have grown significantly quieter this week. As of January 29, 2026, a localised diplomatic dispute has spiralled into a full-scale aviation shutdown, with Chinese carriers officially suspending operations on 49 major air routes connecting mainland China and Japan.Read More →
NEWSNov 06, 2025FAA Releases List of Airports Impacted by 10% Flight Capacity Decrease Amid Government ShutdownThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Department of Transportation (DOT) announced on Wednesday, November 5, plans to reduce flight capacity by 10% across 40 major U.S. airports starting tomorrow.Read More →
NEWSSep 18, 2024Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Given Go-Ahead by U.S. DOTArticle covering the dot giving alaska and hawaiian the go-ahead to merge. Also discussed are the contingencies of the approval.Read More →
NEWSJul 16, 2024The Newest Trump Aircraft: Vice President Nominee JD Vance's Private Boeing 737-800Former President of the United States, Donald Trump, has unveiled his newest aircraft for running mate and Ohio senator, JD Vance. The 22-year-old Boeing 737-800 was seen spotting a Trump Vance decal and will be used during campaign trips this election season. Read More →
STORIESMay 04, 2024Death Flights: A Legacy of State Terror in ArgentinaDeath flights were just as terrible as they sound. One regime in South America used this as a primary tactic of suppressing its political enemies. This is the story of Argentina's "death flights" Read More →
NEWSApr 13, 2024Iranian Drone Attacks Force Airspace Closures, Airlines to Cancel or Divert FlightsSeveral Middle Eastern countries closed their airspace to flights after Iran launched a drone attack against Israel on April 13. This drone attack comes a few days after an Israeli airstrike on the Iranian embassy in Damascus killed seven officers from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Multiple airlines canceled or diverted flights flying over the region amid the worsening geopolitical environment.Read More →
INFORMATIONALApr 11, 2024Why Germany's Parliament Flies Its Members Only in Economy ClassThe Deutscher Bundestag enacted a recent change making Parliment members sit in economy for short haul flights. This comes after overspending on business and first class tickets in 2023. Read More →
