NEWSJan 07, 2026U.S. Carriers Sound Alarm Over Dublin’s ‘Passenger Cap’ and Transatlantic DisruptionA high-stakes diplomatic and legal confrontation is coming to a head as major U.S. airlines warn that a decades-old passenger cap at Dublin Airport (DUB) has moved from a local planning dispute to a full-blown violation of international treaty obligations. As of January 7, 2026, the industry’s most powerful lobby, Airlines for America (A4A), has formally petitioned the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to intervene, citing an imminent threat to the vital transatlantic corridor.Read More →
NEWSJan 06, 2026KLM Cancels 92% of Amsterdam Flights in Historic Winter Storm CrisisThe European aviation network has been plunged into chaos as a relentless winter storm system, characterised by heavy snowfall and gale-force winds, has brought Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to a near-total standstill. As of the evening of January 6, 2026, flag carrier KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has effectively surrendered its hub operations to the elements, with cancellation rates for the upcoming flight bank soaring to a staggering 92%.Read More →
NEWSJan 06, 2026Smoke in Cockpit Prompts Urgent Diversion of Transavia Boeing 737A Transavia France Boeing 737-800, operating as Flight TO8098, was forced to make an emergency landing at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) on the afternoon of Monday, January 5, 2026. The crew declared an in-flight emergency after reports of "suspicious smoke" Read More →
NEWSJan 06, 2026Qatar Airways Airbus A350 Immobilized at London Heathrow Following Nose Gear Steering FailureA Qatar Airways Airbus A350-1000 was immobilised on a primary runway at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on Sunday, January 4, 2026, following a critical steering malfunction during its arrival from Doha.Read More →
NEWSJan 05, 2026Cessna 172 Bursts into Flames After ‘Heavy Landing’ at Adelaide’s Parafield AirportEmergency services rushed to Parafield Airport (YPPF) today, January 5, 2026, following a dramatic aircraft accident that left a light plane engulfed in flames. Despite the intensity of the fire, which sent thick plumes of black smoke over Adelaide’s northern suburbs.Read More →
NEWSJan 03, 2026Nearly 500 Flights Cancelled Following Venezuela Attack, Caribbean Airspace ClosureHundreds of flights have been cancelled this morning after an overnight U.S. military attack in Venezuela left airspace in much of the Caribbean closed.Read More →
NEWSJan 02, 2026FAA Finalises Airworthiness Directive for GE90 Engines Following Powder Metal Contamination DiscoveryThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially finalised a high-priority airworthiness directive (AD) targeting General Electric GE90 engines, the primary power plants for the Boeing 777 fleet. The ruling, published on January 2, 2026, addresses a critical manufacturing defect involving iron contamination in powder metal components that could lead to uncontained engine failures.Read More →
NEWSJan 02, 2026EasyJet Airbus A320 Emergency Landing at Lamezia TermeeasyJet Europe Airbus A320-200 was involved in a serious aviation incident on the morning of December 27, 2025, after suffering an uncontained engine failure during its descent into Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF).Read More →
NEWSJan 02, 2026Thai Airways Welcomes First Airbus A321neoThai Airways International (THAI) has officially ushered in a new chapter for its regional operations with the delivery of its first Airbus A321neo. The aircraft, registered as HS-TOA and christened with the royal name "Bowonrangsi," touched down at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) following a delivery flight from Hamburg via Dubai in late December 2025.Read More →
NEWSJan 01, 2026Emirates A380 Makes Emergency Return to London Heathrow After New Year’s Eve Gear FailureA high-capacity Emirates Airbus A380-800 was forced to make a precautionary return to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on the afternoon of December 31, 2025, after encountering a technical malfunction with its landing gear system shortly after departure.Read More →
