NEWSFeb 02, 2026FedEx Targets May 31 Return for MD-11 Fleet Following Fatal November CrashA stark divide has emerged between the world’s two largest logistics giants as they navigate the future of the iconic McDonnell Douglas MD-11 freighter. While FedEx Express is doubling down on the trijet with a target return-to-service date of May 31, 2026, United Parcel Service (UPS) has officially closed the book on the aircraft’s thirty-year tenure following a devastating accident that sent shockwaves through the industry.Read More →
NEWSJan 29, 2026Trump to Decertify Bombardier Global Express Over Gulfstream DisputePresident Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the United States is moving to decertify Bombardier Global Express business jets. The declaration serves as the opening salvo in a high-stakes standoff over international aviation approvals following delays in Gulfstream G800 certification.Read More →
NEWSJan 09, 2026Flydubai, Turkish, and Pegasus Suspend Flights Amid Escalating Unrest and Digital BlackoutMajor Middle Eastern and Turkish carriers have abruptly suspended flight operations to the Islamic Republic of Iran today, as a nationwide internet blackout and escalating anti-government protests create a "high-risk" environment for international civil aviation.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 →
ROUTESDec 30, 2025JetBlue Expands Midwest Footprint with New Daily Service Between New York-JFK and ClevelandJetBlue has officially announced a significant expansion of its Midwest network, confirming plans to launch daily nonstop service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE).Read More →
TRIP REPORTSDec 26, 2025VIDEO: What It's Like Onboard China's COMAC C919We flew onboard China Eastern's COMAC C919 to experience China's homegrown narrow-body up close. From seat comfort to cabin layout to noise levels to tech: how does it really compare with the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320? This review puts all three workhorses under the same spotlight.Read More →
STORIESDec 25, 2025KAL858: The North Korean Bombing that Shocked the WorldAmong the 99 passengers boarding Korean Air Flight 858 on November 29, 1987, few could imagine their journey would end as one of aviation's darkest mysteries.Read More →
TRIP REPORTSDec 25, 2025Ghost Networks: The Rise, Fall, and Revival of Fifth-Freedom FlightsFifth-freedom flights — routes where an airline flies between two countries outside its home base — have always lived in aviation's twilight zone. We chart their rise, their near-disappearance, and the surprising markets where they still thrive today. Then we take you on board a special Seoul-Tokyo fifth-freedom flight to show how the experience stacks up against a typical regional carrier.Read More →
NEWSDec 24, 2025Pentagon Alarm: China’s ‘Tailless’ 6th-Gen Fighter Prototypes Are Already AirborneThe Pentagon’s annual 2025 China Military Power Report (CMPR), released this week, has sent a clear signal to Capitol Hill: the race for air dominance is no longer a one-horse race. For the first time, the U.S. Department of Defence has formally acknowledged the rapid progress of China’s sixth-generation fighter programs, highlighting the successful flight testing of multiple "novel tailless" stealth prototypes.Read More →
STORIESDec 22, 2025Game Day: The Unseen Operation Behind College Sports TravelAt one of the largest Division I programs in the country, six-figure sports charters quietly keep game day moving. We went airside at the University of Illinois-Willard Airport to see who plans them, how aircraft and crews are positioned, and why a single schedule change can ripple through an entire airline.Read More →
