INFORMATIONALJan 05, 2026EU’s €15M Vision for the Future Multirole Light Aircraft (FMLA) by 2035The European Union has officially signalled its intent to develop a new class of low-observable, cost-effective combat aviation. In a move aimed at bridging the capability gap between high-end fifth-generation fighters and low-intensity mission requirements, the European Defence Fund (EDF) has allocated €15 million for the initial competition and design phase of the FMLA.Read More →
ROUTESJan 05, 2026AirBorneo Commences Rural & Regional FlightsA new era in Southeast Asian regional aviation has officially begun as AirBorneo (formerly MASwings) commenced its inaugural flight operations on January 2, 2026. The launch follows the successful completion of the legal and operational takeover of MASwings Sdn Bhd by the Sarawak state government from the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) on New Year's Day.Read More →
ROUTESJan 05, 2026LOT Polish Airlines Debuts New Boeing 737 MAX 8 CabinIn a milestone for Central and Eastern European aviation, LOT Polish Airlines officially placed its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 featuring a fully revamped cabin into commercial service on January 2, 2026. Read More →
STORIESJan 05, 2026Photo Essay: N874TW, The DOJ Jet That Brought Maduro to New YorkOn January 3, 2026, a Boeing 757 landed at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York. This article outlines the history of the aircraft, and shows photos taken by planespotters of Maduro's landing in SWF.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJan 04, 2026This Week in Aviation: The 10 Stories That Mattered MostFrom major airline developments to aircraft updates and industry shifts, this weekly recap highlights the ten most-read aviation stories from the week of December 28.Read More →
NEWSJan 03, 2026Nearly 500 Flights Cancelled Following Venezuela Attack, Caribbean Airspace ClosureHundreds of flights have been cancelled this morning after an overnight U.S. military attack in Venezuela left airspace in much of the Caribbean closed.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJan 02, 2026Why Airline Class Wars Will Intensify in 2026The "Class War" of 2026 is no longer just about legroom; it is a calculated, multi-billion-dollar strategic pivot by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and carriers to capture a "splurge-ready" traveller base that is increasingly opting for "one big trip" over frequent, low-cost hops.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJan 02, 2026How Evio’s 810 Airliner Aims to Rescue Regional AviationAs the regional airline industry grapples with a staggering 27% fleet reduction over the last five years, a new powerhouse has emerged from stealth to reclaim "thin" routes. Evio Inc., a Montreal-based startup backed by aerospace titans Boeing and Pratt & Whitney Canada, has unveiled the EVIO 810, a clean-sheet, 76-seat "strong hybrid" airliner designed to restore profitability to short-haul sectors.Read More →
NEWSJan 02, 2026FAA Finalises Airworthiness Directive for GE90 Engines Following Powder Metal Contamination DiscoveryThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially finalised a high-priority airworthiness directive (AD) targeting General Electric GE90 engines, the primary power plants for the Boeing 777 fleet. The ruling, published on January 2, 2026, addresses a critical manufacturing defect involving iron contamination in powder metal components that could lead to uncontained engine failures.Read More →
NEWSJan 02, 2026EasyJet Airbus A320 Emergency Landing at Lamezia TermeeasyJet Europe Airbus A320-200 was involved in a serious aviation incident on the morning of December 27, 2025, after suffering an uncontained engine failure during its descent into Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF).Read More →
