Collin Smits Aviation Photographer and Writer/Editor, Mechanical Engineering Student
NEWSOct 02, 2026Ryanair Boeing 737 Aborts Takeoff at Alicante Airport, Civil Aviation Commission Launches InvestigationSpanish aviation authorities are investigating a Ryanair flight that aborted takeoff at Alicante Airport, prompting safety concerns and passenger delays.Read More →
NEWSOct 01, 2026Southwest Airlines Flight Returns to Orlando After Bird Strike on TakeoffA Southwest Airlines flight made an emergency return to Orlando International Airport Sunday after striking a bird shortly after takeoff.Read More →
NEWSOct 01, 2026US Moves to Accelerate Aircraft Certification Citing Competition from China's Aviation IndustryThe United States is pushing to speed up aircraft certification processes, citing rising competition from China's growing aerospace sector.Read More →
NEWSSep 27, 2026Boeing 737 MAX Software Glitch Threatens to Delay MAX 10 Certification Just Days From Finish LineA newly discovered software issue on Boeing's 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10 could push back certification timelines already years behind schedule.Read More →
NEWSSep 25, 2026Airbus Calls A321neo Manufacturing Defect a Quality Problem, Not a Safety RiskAirbus says a newly disclosed A321neo defect affecting hundreds of jets is a quality issue, not a safety concern, as airlines await fixes.Read More →
NEWSSep 24, 2026Ryanair Pilot Sent Hijack Code Before Turning Flight FR7073 Back to PortoA Ryanair captain transmitted the 7500 hijack squawk code before diverting flight FR7073 back to Porto, prompting an emergency response.Read More →
NEWSSep 24, 2026Turkish Airlines Confirms Order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX JetsTurkish Airlines has finalized a major deal with Boeing for 100 737 MAX aircraft, cementing its narrowbody fleet plans through the next decade.Read More →
NEWSSep 24, 2026United Airlines Takes Delivery of First Aircraft Powered by Pratt & Whitney's GTF Advantage EngineUnited Airlines becomes the launch operator of Pratt & Whitney's upgraded GTF Advantage engine, receiving its first Airbus A321neo with the new powerplant.Read More →
NEWSSep 23, 2026Virgin Australia Cancels Flights After Cabin Crew Call In Sick, Citing ExhaustionVirgin Australia cancelled multiple flights this week after cabin crew reportedly called in sick due to exhaustion. The airline says September is always busy.Read More →
NEWSSep 23, 2026Air New Zealand Cancels San Francisco Flight After Pilots Reportedly Fight During LayoverAir New Zealand canceled a 787 flight from San Francisco to Auckland after two pilots allegedly got into a physical fight during their layover.Read More →
