Collin SmitsAviation Photographer and Writer/Editor, Mechanical Engineering Student
NEWSJul 12, 2026500+ Flights Canceled: Storms and Air Traffic Control Shortages Hit New York AirportsSevere weather and FAA staffing shortages triggered over 500 cancellations and 4,000 delays across New York area airports this week.Read More →
NEWSJul 12, 2026Intercepted By NATO: Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 Jet Bound for London Intercepted After Radio Blackout Over RomaniaA Cathay Pacific A350 carrying up to 334 passengers was escorted by NATO fighter jets after losing radio contact over Romanian airspace.Read More →
NEWSJul 10, 2026TSA Can't Search Your Phone, But CBP Will: Understanding Your Rights at U.S. BordersTravelers face different rules at TSA checkpoints and CBP border crossings. Learn why customs agents can search your phone and what you can do about it.Read More →
NEWSJul 10, 2026Passenger ‘Sucked Out of Window’ to Shoulders: Ryanair Flight Suffers Explosive Decompression Shortly After TakeoffA Ryanair passenger was nearly pulled through a window after a Boeing 737 suffered explosive decompression shortly after takeoff, travelers say.Read More →
NEWSJul 09, 2026Airbus Forecasts Demand for 42,060 New Aircraft by 2045 as Direct Routes Reshape Global AviationAirbus projects the world will need 42,060 new aircraft by 2045, driven by direct route expansion, fleet renewal, and rising passenger traffic.Read More →
NEWSJul 09, 2026Locking Pin Found in Storage Box After Lufthansa 787 Nose Gear Collapse at FrankfurtGerman investigators traced the collapse of a Lufthansa Boeing 787 at Frankfurt Airport to a landing gear locking pin left inside its storage box during maintenance.Read More →
NEWSJul 09, 2026Delta Air Lines Sets June 2027 Launch for Airbus A350-1000 Flagship ServiceDelta Air Lines plans to introduce its first Airbus A350-1000 into commercial service in June 2027, marking a major fleet milestone.Read More →
NEWSJul 08, 2026No Fuel: Fuel System Failure at Boston Logan Triggers Over 370 Delays and 100 CancellationsA fueling system malfunction at Boston Logan International Airport disrupted hundreds of flights, causing widespread delays and cancellations for travelers.Read More →
NEWSJul 08, 2026Boeing Quietly Boosts 777X Range in Major Specification UpdateBoeing has increased the advertised range of its upcoming 777X family, giving airlines more flexibility on long-haul routes worldwide.Read More →
NEWSJul 08, 2026Excessive Drinking During Luxury Layover: British Airways Cancels Another Flight After Cabin Crew Were DrunkBritish Airways cancels a long-haul flight after cabin crew members were suspended for heavy drinking during a layover at a luxury resort.Read More →
