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NEWS Apr 14, 2026 Air Canada's Aurora Suites on the A321XLR Just Changed What Narrowbody Flying Means Air Canada and seat manufacturer Collins Aerospace formally unveiled the complete cabin configuration for the airline's incoming fleet of Airbus A321XLR aircraft. Read More →
NEWS Apr 13, 2026 Federal Watchdog Warns America's Air Traffic Control Systems Are Wide Open to Cyberattack A damning federal audit has exposed deep cybersecurity failings at the heart of America's aviation infrastructure, revealing that the Federal Aviation Administration has left dozens of its most safety-critical systems dangerously under-protected, raising the prospect of a catastrophic cyberattack on the nation's skies. Read More →
NEWS Apr 02, 2026 Army Takes Control of First Self Flying Black Hawk to Transform Future Fleet The U.S. Army officially entered a new era of autonomous aviation yesterday as it formally accepted delivery of the first H-60Mx Black Hawk, a revolutionary "optionally-piloted" helicopter designed to fly with or without a crew. Read More →
NEWS Mar 10, 2026 Will A New Carrier Emerge From The Final Auction Of The New Pacific Airlines Boeing 757 Fleet? FLOAT Alaska LLC has officially triggered the final phase of its Chapter 11 liquidation, setting the stage for a high-stakes auction that could see the remnants of New Pacific Airlines, including its prized operating certificate, pass to a new owner. Read More →
ROUTES Feb 26, 2026 Qantas Launches Nonstop Las Vegas Service Qantas has officially announced a new seasonal route connecting Sydney (SYD) to Las Vegas (LAS), marking a significant milestone for the national carrier as it expands its footprint across the Pacific. Read More →
ROUTES Feb 18, 2026 Porter Airlines Strengthens North American Network With New Austin Service And Strategic Shift To Chicago O’Hare Porter Airlines is accelerating its transborder expansion today with the announcement of a landmark move into the Texas market and a significant operational pivot in the American Midwest. Read More →
ROUTES Feb 13, 2026 Southwest Airlines Expands Heartland Connectivity With Strategic New Flights As Southwest Airlines continues its transformation from a "disruptor" to a global competitor, the carrier is doubling down on its most successful regional strongholds. Read More →
ROUTES Jan 30, 2026 Virgin Australia Ends Canberra International Drought with Historic Nonstop Bali Service Residents of the nation’s capital are officially swapping their winter coats for boarding passes as Virgin Australia prepares to bridge the gap between the frosty Australian Highlands and the tropical shores of Indonesia. Starting June 22, 2026, Virgin Australia will become the only Australia-based carrier to operate international services from Canberra Airport, launching a highly anticipated nonstop link to Denpasar (Bali). Read More →
ROUTES Jan 29, 2026 Western Canada’s First Direct Gateway to the UAE Aviation history was made at the base of the Calgary Tower this morning, January 29, 2026, as Etihad Airways and Calgary Airports officials gathered to announce the first-ever nonstop flight between Western Canada and the Middle East. 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 →