Lufthansa Airbus A380s to Re-Enter Service From June 1, 2023

Lufthansa has finally announced firm dates for the reintroduction of its Airbus A380 aircraft. (www.gatechecked.com) More...

Slovakia buys 14 F-16 jets from Lockheed Martin (2018)

Purchased for a total of around $1.8 Billion USD (or €1,667,502,000 with 3/22/2023 exchange rate) These were scheduled to be delivered in mid 2020s, but has been delayed to this year for delivery. (www.czdefence.com) More...

Senators Propose Raising US Commercial Pilots Mandatory Retirement Age

A group of seven U.S. senators on Tuesday proposed legislation to raise the mandatory commercial pilot retirement age to 67 from 65, in a bid to address airline industry staffing issues. (www.reuters.com) More...

A second close call at Hollywood Burbank

The second close call in 30 days. This city has been fighting to close this airport because housing and businesses are bumping up against the airport perimeter. It doesn't leave the pilots much wiggle room if an emergency happens, and it's a relatively short runway to boot. (www.nbclosangeles.com) More...

After donating 13 MiG-29 aircraft to Ukraine, the United States has offered Slovakia 12 helicopters

Slovakia has been offered 12 United States helicopters after giving 13 of their used MiG-29 Aircraft to Ukraine. (For more information on the transfer to Ukraine, visit: https://flightaware.com/squawks/view/1/unset/user/92254/Slovakia_donates_13_MiG_29_Aircraft_to_Ukraine ) (news.yahoo.com) More...

Icelandair To Fly Year-Round To Raleigh-Durham International Airport

Icelandair began nonstop service from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Reykjavik-Keflavik Airport in Iceland in May of last year. The airline stopped the service during the winter months and only flew seasonally. However, starting this upcoming May, Icelandair will start nonstop service year-round from Raleigh-Durham in North Carolina to Reykjavik in Iceland. (www.msn.com) More...

Japan Airlines Places an Order for 21 Boeing 737 MAX Jets

ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA — Boeing has emerged victorious in Japan, securing an order from the country's national carrier for 21 of its 737 MAX aircraft. The order comes as a surprise, as initial reports suggested that rival Airbus was the frontrunner. (www.airlinerwatch.com) More...

Delta Releases Holiday Schedule to Caribbean, Latin America

For travelers looking to get a head-start on booking holiday season travel, your list of warm-weather options for just got a bit longer. Delta recently announced an increase in its flight capacity to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean for the 2023 holiday season. The 20% increase in available seats will make it the largest Latin America holiday schedule the airline has ever offered. At the peak, the airline will be offering 25,000 daily outbound seats to 44 different destinations across… (www.msn.com) More...

Delta Air Lines Launches Propel Flight Academy

Delta Air Lines, through its Propel Pilot Career Path Program, is launching a new pilot academy that will train the carrier’s next generation of aviators and address the pilot shortage in the country. On Tuesday, Delta and Skyborne Airline Academy announced they are opening their doors to their first class of students in June and are accepting applications from interested candidates. The next generation of aviators Delta Air Lines, in partnership with Skyborne Airline Academy, is launching the… (www.msn.com) More...

8 Hours Plus: The World’s 5 Longest Boeing 737 MAX Flights This Summer

Long-haul narrowbody flights have always been controversial. Many argue that they're less comfortable than widebodies, although new technology plays a vital role in making cabins feel more spacious. A narrowbody flight has a far lower trip cost than that operated by a widebody. However, it has a higher seat-mile cost and higher cost per seat, but offset by fewer seats to fill. This balance partly depends on the extent of premium passengers and/or a lack of competition, but helping to… (www.msn.com) More...

Southwest flight comes within 200 feet of ambulance at Baltimore airport in another scary near-miss

Federal Aviation Administration says ambulance crossed Baltimore-Washington airport runway without authorization, nearly missing a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 aircraft that had been cleared to take off (www.foxbusiness.com) More...