Collin Smits Aviation Photographer and Writer/Editor, Mechanical Engineering Student
NEWS Oct 12, 2026 Heathrow Cites Airline Demand for Slots as Third Runway Review Continues Heathrow says more than 40 airlines want slots at the UK hub, strengthening the case for a third runway as Parliament reviews expansion plans. Read More →
NEWS Oct 12, 2026 Power Bank Fire in Overhead Bin Forces IndiGo A321neo to Divert An IndiGo A321neo diverted to Hyderabad after a fire broke out on the aircraft Read More →
NEWS Oct 11, 2026 United 777 Diverts to Dublin After Cockpit Windscreen Cracks Over the Atlantic A United Airlines Boeing 777 bound for Milan made a steep descent and diverted to Dublin after its cockpit windscreen cracked mid-flight. Read More →
NEWS Oct 09, 2026 Southwest Airlines Considers Boeing 787 Order for Long-Haul International Expansion Southwest Airlines is evaluating the Boeing 787 Dreamliner as it explores a shift into long-haul international flying, sources tell Reuters. Read More →
NEWS Oct 09, 2026 Delta Passenger Arrested After Allegedly Stealing Airport Tug A Delta Air Lines passenger faces charges after allegedly stealing a ground service tug at a California airport and driving it onto a runway. Read More →
NEWS Oct 08, 2026 KLM Brings Starlink Internet to Long-Haul Flights KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will roll out free high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi on long-haul flights starting in 2027, but short-haul routes miss out. Read More →
NEWS Oct 07, 2026 Joby Aviation to Pay $116.9 Million in Trade Secrets Case A federal jury found air taxi maker Joby Aviation liable for misappropriating trade secrets, awarding $116.9 million in damages to the plaintiff. Read More →
NEWS Oct 06, 2026 Aviation Fuel Prices Hit Six-Month High in September Aviation fuel prices surged to their highest level in six months during September 2026, with jet-A and avgas posting notable gains. Read More →
NEWS Oct 05, 2026 AirBaltic to Cut Up to 700 Jobs in Restructuring Latvian carrier AirBaltic plans to eliminate as many as 700 positions across its operations as part of a cost reduction effort. Read More →
NEWS Oct 05, 2026 United Boeing 757 Makes Overweight Landing in Dublin After Crew Reports Strong Fuel Smell and Headaches A United Airlines Boeing 757 bound for Newark returned to Dublin Airport shortly after takeoff following reports of a fuel smell on board. Read More →