This revolutionary company designs and manufactures state-of-the-art electric aircraft tugs. These powerful, towbarless, hydraulic-free, and environmentally friendly aircraft tractors save time, reduce costs, and protect the environment at the same time. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
Italian aviation authorities have concluded that a serious take-off weight miscalculation caused a tail strike involving a LATAM Airlines Boeing 777-300ER during departure from Milan Malpensa in July 2024. Although the aircraft returned safely and no injuries were reported, investigators later classified the event as an accident due to the extent of structural damage sustained during rotation. (airguide.info) More...
In a post on X, the FAA has lifted the restrictions on El Paso airspace, effective immediately. We’re sure there is more to this story. We’ll keep you updated. (avgeekery.com) More...
Frontier Airlines is scaling back its fleet growth plans, returning leased aircraft and deferring future deliveries as financial pressures weigh on the U.S. ultra-low-cost sector. The Denver-based carrier will return 24 leased Airbus A320neo aircraft, defer 69 scheduled deliveries, and execute 10 sale-leaseback transactions in a move aimed at stabilizing its balance sheet and moderating capacity growth through the start of the next decade. (airguide.info) More...
Bombardier has announced firm orders from longtime customer Vista and its commonly controlled entities for 40 Challenger 3500 business jets, with options for an additional 120 aircraft. The confirmed orders are valued at approximately $1.18 billion based on 2026 list prices. If all 120 options are exercised, the total potential value for 160 aircraft would reach $4.72 billion. (airguide.info) More...
A United Airlines passenger ended up in a different country after accidently boarding the wrong flight. The passenger was headed from Los Angeles to Managua, Nicaragua, with a layover in Houston — but ended up in Tokyo, according to multiple reports. (www.foxnews.com) More...
Alaska Air Group has officially confirmed that more than 32,000 employees across Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Horizon Air will receive nearly three weeks of additional pay this month. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
A U.S. Border Patrol agent was briefly arrested last week after attempting to bring a flash-bang grenade through security at McAllen-Miller International Airport in Texas, prompting a police response and raising questions about airport security enforcement and prosecutorial decisions. (airguide.info) More...
An Arik Air Boeing 737-700 made an emergency landing on February 11 after crew members reported hearing a “loud bang” from the aircraft’s left engine during flight. (airguide.info) More...
Air Canada has officially cemented its status as a premier global carrier by launching an aggressive international expansion strategy. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
In a move that ensures the most versatile heavy-lift aircraft in history will remain the backbone of global power projection for nearly a century, Boeing has been awarded a critical contract to modernize the C-17 Globemaster III fleet. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
Following two years of intense regulatory scrutiny and a comprehensive overhaul of its manufacturing culture, Boeing has provided its most candid assessment yet of the efforts required to stabilise its most critical narrowbody program. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
