Tag: Us
NEWS Sep 24, 2026 UAE Suspends Iranian Airline Flights to Comply With US Sanctions, Triggering Retaliatory Airspace Ban From Tehran The UAE has halted all Iranian carrier operations to comply with reimposed US sanctions, prompting Iran to bar Emirati airlines from its airspace. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Sep 24, 2026 What Are Strakes? The Aerodynamic Fins Attached on an Aircraft's Fuselage A look at how aircraft strakes quietly shape airflow, improve stability, and enhance aerodynamic performance. Read More →
NEWS Sep 24, 2026 United Airlines Takes Delivery of First Aircraft Powered by Pratt & Whitney's GTF Advantage Engine United Airlines becomes the launch operator of Pratt & Whitney's upgraded GTF Advantage engine, receiving its first Airbus A321neo with the new powerplant. Read More →
ROUTES Sep 23, 2026 Qantas Sets 2028 Launch for First Nonstop Sydney to New York Flights Qantas will begin nonstop Sydney to New York service in mid-2028 using the Airbus A350-1000ULR, marking the second Project Sunrise route. Read More →
NEWS Sep 23, 2026 Virgin Australia Cancels Flights After Cabin Crew Call In Sick, Citing Exhaustion Virgin Australia cancelled multiple flights this week after cabin crew reportedly called in sick due to exhaustion. The airline says September is always busy. Read More →
NEWS Sep 23, 2026 Two Pilots Accused of Flying Drunk Before Crashing New Private Jet in Libya Two pilots face accusations of intoxication after crashing a newly purchased Cessna Citation Latitude private jet during landing at a Libyan airport. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Sep 23, 2026 Why Ice Is So Dangerous for Aircraft, and How Anti-Icing Systems Stop It Learn why aircraft icing is so dangerous, how it affects wings, engines, and flight instruments, and how modern anti-icing systems keep aircraft flying safely. Read More →
NEWS Sep 22, 2026 Airbus Invests £150 Million to Convert Former A380 Wing Factory for A321neo Production Airbus Invests £150 Million to Convert Former A380 Wing Factory for A321neo Production Read More →
NEWS Sep 21, 2026 Cabin Fumes Send Delta Passengers To Hospital, Force Flight To Divert To Honolulu Cabin Fumes Send Delta Passengers To Hospital, Force Flight To Divert To Honolulu Read More →
NEWS Sep 18, 2026 Major US Airlines Push Back Against Air China's Request for Additional US Flights American, Delta, and United join a US airline group opposing Air China's bid to add flights between China and the United States. Read More →