Category: News
NEWS Jan 29, 2026 Trump to Decertify Bombardier Global Express Over Gulfstream Dispute President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the United States is moving to decertify Bombardier Global Express business jets. The declaration serves as the opening salvo in a high-stakes standoff over international aviation approvals following delays in Gulfstream G800 certification. Read More →
NEWS Jan 27, 2026 Southwest’s New Era Begins: Assigned Seating Now in Effect Every Southwest Airlines flight taking off across the globe will utilise assigned seating, marking the most significant operational shift in the carrier’s history. The move, first announced in 2024, aims to modernise the airline’s image and capture a larger "share of wallet" from travellers who previously shunned the carrier due to the uncertainty of its boarding process. Read More →
NEWS Jan 27, 2026 American Airlines Doubles Down on Premium Offerings to Offset Stormy 2026 Outlook American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) unveiled a complex financial tapestry today, January 27, 2026, reporting a staggering record for top-line growth that stands in stark contrast to its vulnerable bottom line. Read More →
NEWS Jan 27, 2026 High-Altitude Research Plane Makes Dramatic Belly Landing at Ellington Airport At approximately 11:30 a.m. local time, the NASA WB-57 Canberra, one of only three such vintage aircraft still in operation globally, encountered a critical landing gear failure while returning to base. Witnesses and dramatic cell phone footage captured the moment the aircraft touched down on Runway 17R-35L without its wheels deployed. Read More →
NEWS Jan 26, 2026 Airbus Helicopters Reports 20% Order Jump as Global Defence Demand Peaks Propelled by a historic surge in European defence spending and the successful global rollout of its next-generation platforms, Airbus Helicopters has reported a banner year for 2025. Read More →
NEWS Jan 26, 2026 FAA Finalises ‘Exceedingly Rare’ Rules After Deadly DCA Midair In the shadow of the first anniversary of the deadliest midair collision in recent American history, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has moved to permanently rewrite the rules of the sky over the nation’s capital. Read More →
NEWS Jan 26, 2026 Washington D.C. Activates "Athena" Sensor Web to Shield National Capital Airspace As the United States enters a landmark year of national celebration and global sporting events, the defence of the National Capital Region (NCR) has undergone a silent yet profound technological evolution. Read More →
NEWS Jan 26, 2026 Delta Air Lines Commits $250 Million to Forge a New Southern Powerhouse In a move that cements the "Silicon Hills" as a primary theatre of war for North American aviation supremacy, Delta Air Lines has today, January 26, 2026, finalised a staggering $250 million investment into Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Read More →
NEWS Jan 25, 2026 Private Jet Carrying Eight Crashes During Takeoff in Bangor, Maine A Bombardier Challenger 650 carrying eight people crashed while attempting to depart Bangor International Airport on Sunday night, January 25, amid a severe winter storm. Read More →
NEWS Jan 24, 2026 VIDEO: 6 Injured After Car Crashes Into DTW Check-In Counters Shortly before 9:00 PM on Friday, January 23, 2026, a silver Mercedes-Benz drove through the glass facade of Detroit Airport's main entrance. Six individuals were treated at the scene for various injuries sustained during the impact and the ensuing chaos. Read More →