Collin SmitsAviation Photographer and Writer/Editor, Mechanical Engineering Student
NEWSJul 17, 2026Head-On at 36,000 Feet: How TCAS Prevented a Catastrophic Mid-Air Collision Between an Iberia A321XLR and Air Europa 787-9 Over the AtlanticTwo passenger jets came dangerously close before an onboard collision-avoidance system forced pilots into an emergency maneuver.Read More →
NEWSJul 17, 2026American Airlines Boeing 737 Returns to Gate at Fresno After Suspected Engine Backfire Cancels Early Morning Dallas FlightAn American Airlines flight returned to the gate shortly after pushback after crew reported a suspected engine backfire, forcing cancellation.Read More →
NEWSJul 15, 2026Airbus and Pratt & Whitney Signal End to A220 Engine Crisis by Year-EndAirbus and Pratt & Whitney say the A220's persistent GTF engine reliability issues will be resolved by the end of 2025, easing pressure on operators.Read More →
NEWSJul 15, 2026Nine Aircraft Declare Fuel Emergencies After British Airways A320 Nose Wheel Failure Disables Gatwick RunwayA disabled British Airways A320 shut down London Gatwick's runway, forcing nine inbound flights to declare fuel emergencies during diversions.Read More →
NEWSJul 14, 2026United Airlines Rolls Out New Economy Plus Perk on European Flights With Blocked Middle SeatsUnited Airlines is testing a new Economy Plus option on transatlantic flights that blocks the adjacent middle seat, offering more space without business class prices.Read More →
NEWSJul 14, 2026Frontier Airlines Becomes First US Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier to Adopt Starlink WiFiFrontier Airlines will install SpaceX's Starlink internet on its fleet, becoming the first American ultra-low-cost carrier to offer the service.Read More →
NEWSJul 14, 2026Embraer Unveils Phenom 300EV With Garmin Autoland System for Enhanced SafetyEmbraer launches the Phenom 300EV light jet featuring Garmin Autoland emergency technology, redefining safety standards in business aviation.Read More →
NEWSJul 13, 2026Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Laser Attack on Delta Flight Landing in BuffaloA federal court sentenced a man to 18 months in prison after he pointed a laser at a Delta Air Lines flight approaching Buffalo airport.Read More →
NEWSJul 13, 2026Europe's Jet Fuel Reserves Hit Critical Low With Less Than One Month of Supply RemainingEurope's jet fuel stockpiles have dropped to alarming levels, with reserves covering less than a month of demand as summer travel peaks.Read More →
NEWSJul 13, 2026Qantas A321 Freighter Makes History at Western Sydney International AirportA Qantas Airbus A321P2F freighter has become the first freight aircraft to touch down at Western Sydney International Airport, marking a milestone for the new facility.Read More →
