Collin Smits Aviation Photographer and Writer/Editor, Mechanical Engineering Student
NEWSSep 08, 2026Air Traffic Control Issue Disrupts Flights at Heathrow, Gatwick and Other UK AirportsA technical fault with UK air traffic control has grounded departures at Heathrow and delayed flights at Gatwick and other major airports.Read More →
NEWSSep 08, 2026Ryanair Points Finger at Faulty Passport Kiosks as EU Border Delays ReturnRyanair blames malfunctioning passport kiosks for growing delays at European borders as the EU ends its summer grace period on full checks.Read More →
NEWSSep 08, 2026Cathay Pacific Teams Up With Google to Use AI Against ContrailsCathay Pacific and Google are testing AI tools to help pilots avoid creating contrails, the white streaks conspiracy theorists call chemtrails.Read More →
NEWSSep 07, 2026American Airlines' Widebody Decision "Could Go Either Way," Airline Says, as Airbus Mounts a Real Challenge to BoeingAmerican Airlines is close to a widebody fleet decision, and Boeing appears to be positioned competitively with its Airbus competitors.Read More →
NEWSSep 07, 2026Woman Sues Southwest Airlines for $50,000 After Bag Falls on Her Head During DeplaningA passenger is suing Southwest Airlines for $50,000, claiming a bag fell from an overhead bin and hit her head as travelers exited the plane.Read More →
NEWSSep 06, 2026British Airways Flight Delayed After Emergency Slide Accidentally Deploys Onto Ground Truck in MontrealA British Airways flight from Montreal to London Heathrow was delayed after an emergency slide accidentally deployed during pre-departure checks.Read More →
NEWSSep 04, 2026ANA Finalizes Order for Eight More Embraer E190-E2 Jets, Bringing Total Commitment to 28 AircraftAll Nippon Airways has finalized a firm order for additional Embraer E190-E2 aircraft, expanding its regional fleet through subsidiary ANA Wings.Read More →
NEWSSep 04, 2026Delta's Endeavor Air Tells Passengers to Stow Water Bottles in Carry-Ons -- Here's WhyDelta's Endeavor Air Tells Passengers to Stow Water Bottles in Carry-Ons -- Here's WhyRead More →
NEWSSep 03, 2026Airbus A330neo Deliveries Slip After Tail Section Quality ChecksAirbus found quality issues on A330neo tail sections, forcing extra inspections that slowed jet deliveries through the summer.Read More →
NEWSSep 03, 2026FLY91 Signs $1 Billion Deal for 40 ATR 72-600 TurbopropsIndian regional carrier FLY91 places a $1 billion order for 40 ATR 72-600 aircraft, marking the largest turboprop deal in nearly ten years.Read More →
