STORIESJan 28, 2026U.S. Greenlights Final Certificate Transfer Between Mesa and Republic AirwaysIn a landmark decision for the U.S. regional aviation sector, the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have officially authorised the final transfer of Mesa Airlines’ operating certificates to Republic Airways.Read More →
STORIESJan 28, 2026U.S. Greenlights Final Certificate Transfer Between Mesa and Republic AirwaysIn a landmark decision for the U.S. regional aviation sector, the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have officially authorised the final transfer of Mesa Airlines’ operating certificates to Republic Airways.Read More →
STORIESJan 28, 2026Why British Airways BA274 Braved the Atlantic After Losing a TireAviation investigators and social media sleuths are today, January 28, 2026, dissecting a remarkable trans-Atlantic crossing that saw a British Airways widebody aircraft shed a main landing-gear wheel shortly after takeoffRead More →
NEWSJan 27, 2026Southwest’s New Era Begins: Assigned Seating Now in EffectEvery 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 →
NEWSJan 27, 2026High-Altitude Research Plane Makes Dramatic Belly Landing at Ellington AirportAt 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 →
NEWSJan 26, 2026Airbus Helicopters Reports 20% Order Jump as Global Defence Demand PeaksPropelled 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 →
NEWSJan 26, 2026Delta Air Lines Commits $250 Million to Forge a New Southern PowerhouseIn 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 →
NEWSJan 25, 2026Private Jet Carrying Eight Crashes During Takeoff in Bangor, MaineA 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 →
NEWSJan 20, 2026Sixth Global Express Joins FAI Aviation Group FleetFAI rent-a-jet has officially announced the expansion of its charter fleet with the addition of a Bombardier Global 6000 (MSN 9546).Read More →
INFORMATIONALJan 13, 2026Student Education as a Pathway to an Aviation CareerExplore how to become a pilot through aviation degree programs and flight school. Learn about requirements, costs, and career options.Read More →
