Tag: aviation news
NEWS Jan 27, 2026 Southwest’s New Era Begins: Assigned Seating Now in Effect Every 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 →
NEWS Jan 27, 2026 High-Altitude Research Plane Makes Dramatic Belly Landing at Ellington Airport At 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 →
NEWS Jan 08, 2026 British Airways Axes Hot Meals on Key Business Routes in New Cost-Cutting Drive British Airways (BA) has officially implemented a contentious new catering strategy for its Club Europe cabin. In what frequent flyers are labelling "Death by a Thousand Cuts," the flag carrier has removed its signature hot breakfast from eight of its most high-frequency routes Read More →
NEWS Jan 07, 2026 Alaska Airlines' Record-Breaking Boeing Order To Launch New Europe and Asia Routes In a move that signals a bold new era for the Pacific Northwest’s hometown carrier, Alaska Airlines has officially cemented its position as a global contender. On January 7, 2026, the airline announced the largest aircraft order in its 94-year history, securing a massive commitment with Boeing to fuel an aggressive international expansion. Read More →
NEWS Jan 06, 2026 KLM Cancels 92% of Amsterdam Flights in Historic Winter Storm Crisis The European aviation network has been plunged into chaos as a relentless winter storm system, characterised by heavy snowfall and gale-force winds, has brought Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to a near-total standstill. As of the evening of January 6, 2026, flag carrier KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has effectively surrendered its hub operations to the elements, with cancellation rates for the upcoming flight bank soaring to a staggering 92%. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jan 02, 2026 World’s Most On-Time Airlines and Airports of 2025 Precision and operational excellence took centre stage today as Cirium, the global leader in aviation analytics, released its highly anticipated 2025 On-Time Performance (OTP) Review. In a year defined by surging passenger demand and complex airspace constraints, Aeromexico has emerged as the world’s most punctual global airline for the second consecutive year. Read More →
ROUTES Oct 09, 2025 United Announces Bold Transatlantic Expansion: Routes to Croatia, Spain, Scotland, and More United Airlines is expanding its international network with new nonstop flights to several exciting destinations for summer 2026, including to cities such as Split, Bari, Glasgow, and Santiago de Compostela. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL May 20, 2024 G5 Geomagnetic Storm May Affect Aviation Communication, Navigation A severe geomagnetic storm may interrupt GPS satellites, power grids, and mobile phone networks this weekend. It is the result of a series of solar flares that began on Wednesday May 8 and is expected to have its maximum effect on May 10-11. This is the first such solar storm to over in nearly 20 years. Read More →
NEWS Mar 02, 2024 As Pressure Mounts, Boeing May be Forced to Purchase its Fuselage Supplier Spirit AeroSystems In the spotlight to improve its safety, Boeing is in discussions to acquire Spirit AeroSystems Inc., to reclaim control of its challenged former aerostructures unit and the main supplier that makes the bodies of the troubled 737 MAX planes. Read More →
NEWS Sep 07, 2023 Biman Bangladesh Eyes Risky U.S. Resumption Biman Bangladesh Airlines has recently outlined plans to resume service to the United States. With a modern fleet of aircraft, the carrier is eyeing its return to the States after 17 years. Read More →