NEWSJan 27, 2026Southwest’s New Era Begins: Assigned Seating Now in EffectEvery 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 →
NEWSJan 27, 2026American Airlines Doubles Down on Premium Offerings to Offset Stormy 2026 OutlookAmerican Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) unveiled a complex financial tapestry today, January 27, 2026, reporting a staggering record for top-line growth that stands in stark contrast to its vulnerable bottom line. Read More →
NEWSJan 26, 2026FAA Finalises ‘Exceedingly Rare’ Rules After Deadly DCA MidairIn the shadow of the first anniversary of the deadliest midair collision in recent American history, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has moved to permanently rewrite the rules of the sky over the nation’s capital.
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ROUTESJan 06, 2026Starlux Takes Delivery of First A350-1000 for US East Coast PushStarlux Airlines has officially entered a new era of ultra-long-haul travel. On January 6, 2026, the Taipei-based carrier took delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, marking a pivotal milestone in its aggressive strategy to conquer the North American market, specifically targeting the lucrative U.S. East Coast.Read More →
NEWSDec 30, 2025Global Drone Wingman Programs Accelerate Toward Critical 2026 Milestones as Competition IntensifiesThe race to field operational autonomous "loyal wingman" drones is accelerating into overdrive as 2026 approaches, with the United States Air Force poised to make critical production decisions, Australia demonstrating combat capabilities with live weapons, and rival programs in Europe and Asia rapidly maturing.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 →
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 →
NEWSDec 18, 2025U.S. Government Admits Liability in Fatal Mid-Air CollisionIn a stunning legal reversal that has sent shockwaves through the aviation industry, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a 209-page court document late Wednesday admitting that government negligence was a proximate cause of the January 29, 2025, mid-air collision over the Potomac River.Read More →
ROUTESOct 30, 2025Delta to Launch Nonstop Flights to Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaDelta Air Lines is breaking new ground with a non-stop Atlanta (ATL) to Riyadh (RUH), Saudi Arabia route, operations of which will commence in October 2026. The move is Delta's foray into the Middle East and banks on Saudi Arabia's growing travel and tourism ambitions.Read More →
NEWSOct 14, 2025Trump Proposes Ban on Chinese Airlines from Flying over Russia on U.S.-Bound FlightsOn Thursday, the Trump administration proposed a rule that would bar Chinese airlines from using Russian airspace on flights to and from the United States, arguing that doing so gives them an unfair advantage over U.S. carriers competing for passengers.Read More →
