Collin Smits Aviation Photographer and Writer/Editor, Mechanical Engineering Student
NEWSJun 29, 2026United Airlines Jet Nearly Collides With Drone During Landing at Newark AirportA United Airlines flight came close to striking a drone while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport, prompting a federal investigation.Read More →
NEWSJun 26, 2026Caracas International Airport Terminal Sustains Damage After Powerful Earthquake Strikes VenezuelaA strong earthquake in Venezuela damaged the terminal at Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport, forcing a temporary suspension of operations.Read More →
NEWSJun 26, 2026Small Plane Crashes Into Beijing's Tallest SkyscraperA small aircraft struck the China Zun tower in Beijing, raising urgent questions about airspace security around the capital's tallest building.Read More →
NEWSJun 25, 2026TSA Discovers Smoke Grenade Concealed in Peanut Butter Jar at Indianapolis AirportTSA officers at Indianapolis International Airport uncovered a smoke grenade hidden inside a peanut butter jar, prompting a security response.Read More →
NEWSJun 25, 2026Viral Boeing 777 Low-Pass Video Prompts FAA to Take a Closer LookThe FAA is investigating a viral video that appears to show a Boeing 777 performing an unusually low pass, prompting scrutiny from aviation experts.Read More →
NEWSJun 24, 2026Spirit Airlines Collapse: US Lawmakers Clash Over Airline CompetitionSpirit Airlines' bankruptcy has reignited a fierce debate over consolidation, competition, and the future of low-cost air travel.Read More →
NEWSJun 24, 2026Michigan Loses Bid to Dismiss Airline Lawsuit Over Flight Attendant Sick Pay RulesA judge has ruled that an airline industry lawsuit challenging Michigan's sick pay law as applied to flight attendants can proceed.Read More →
NEWSJun 24, 2026Boeing To Send Its First Production 777-9 on 11-Hour Test FlightBoeing's first production 777-9, destined for Lufthansa, will fly an 11-hour route toward the North Pole as part of certification testing.Read More →
NEWSJun 23, 2026Airfares Are Set to Stay Elevated: United CEO Says Airline Will Recover Full Fuel Cost SpikeUnited Airlines CEO Scott Kirby says the carrier will recoup 100% of recent fuel cost increases, but passengers should not expect lower fares anytime soon.Read More →
NEWSJun 23, 2026SFO Delays Quadruple Following FAA Decision to Halt Simultaneous Parallel LandingsTravelers at San Francisco International Airport face delays four times longer than usual after the FAA suspended simultaneous parallel landings.Read More →
