STORIESNov 02, 2026Exclusive: Inside Lufthansa Technik's Touchscreen Tray TableLufthansa Technik, F/LIST, and Pilatus unveiled their “nice” intelligent cabin divider at NBAA-BACE last week. During a hands-on demonstration, AeroXplorer explored another application of the technology: a tray table that doubles as an entertainment screen, cabin controller, and potential workspace.Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 18, 2026GPS Jamming Is Now a Daily Airline Problem. Here Is How Bad It Has GottenGPS jamming and spoofing are disrupting airline navigation across Europe, the Middle East and South Asia. Explore how widespread GNSS interference threatens flight safety, affects airline operations, and what pilots and regulators are doing to manage the growing risk.
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INFORMATIONALOct 18, 2026Who Is Accountable When an AI Air Traffic Tool Gets It Wrong?Who is liable when an AI air traffic control tool gets it wrong? The FAA’s SMART system faces scrutiny over safety testing, controller oversight, and legal accountability as lawmakers question its use in U.S. airspace.Read More →
NEWSOct 14, 2026Lawmakers Press FAA to Suspend AI Air Traffic Control Tool at Washington-Area AirportsSenators and union leaders urge the FAA to pause an AI-driven air traffic management tool at DC airports, citing safety concerns.Read More →
NEWSOct 09, 2026Boeing's Touchscreen Flight Controls for 737 Draw Sharp Criticism from PilotsBoeing's plan to introduce Touchscreen Control Display Units on the 737 has sparked backlash from pilots who warn of safety and usability concerns.Read More →
NEWSOct 09, 2026Southwest Airlines Blames Brief System Outage for Boarding Delays and Checked Bag DisruptionsSouthwest Airlines confirms a brief technology outage disrupted boarding and checked bag operations, forcing gate agents to process travelers manually.Read More →
NEWSOct 07, 2026Southwest Airlines Becomes First US Carrier to Integrate Flight Booking Into ChatGPTSouthwest Airlines launches a first-of-its-kind ChatGPT plugin, allowing travelers to search and book flights directly through the AI platform.Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 03, 2026The $30 Billion Question: Why America's Air Traffic Control Overhaul Keeps Getting More ExpensiveThe U.S. government is seeking $30 billion more to modernize America’s aging air traffic control system. Explore the rising $42.5 billion price tag, GAO oversight concerns, and where the new funding would go.Read More →
NEWSSep 30, 2026British Airways Restarts Starlink Installation on Airbus A350 Fleet With Free High-Speed Wi-Fi for PassengersBritish Airways has resumed its Starlink Wi-Fi rollout, fitting Airbus A350 aircraft with free ultra-fast in-flight internet for all passengers.Read More →
INFORMATIONALSep 27, 2026Why Airlines Are Facing New Legal Pressure Over AI-Driven Overbooking DecisionsAs airlines hand overbooking decisions to AI systems, traditional aviation insurance and liability law are struggling to keep up -- creating coverage gaps, antitrust exposure, and new discrimination risks that could pull software vendors into court alongside the airlines themselves.Read More →
