Collin Smits Aviation Photographer and Writer/Editor, Mechanical Engineering Student
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 →
NEWSAug 28, 2026DHL Cargo Plane Catches Fire During Landing at LAXA DHL cargo plane caught fire during landing at Los Angeles International Airport, prompting an emergency response from airport crews.Read More →
ROUTESAug 25, 2026United Airlines Announces 10 New International RoutesUnited Airlines will launch 10 new international routes starting in 2027, expanding service to destinations across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas.Read More →
NEWSAug 25, 2026Airport Ground Worker Dies After Being Run Over by Airbus A350 During Pushback at Montreal-TrudeauAn airport employee was struck by an Airbus A350 during pushback at Montreal Trudeau Airport after tripping on the tarmac.Read More →
NEWSAug 24, 2026Hungarian Air Force Gripen Jet Crashes Near Szolnok, Pilot Ejects SafelyA Hungarian Air Force Gripen jet crashed in Poland during a training exercise. The pilot ejected safely and no injuries were reported.Read More →
NEWSAug 24, 2026Manchester Airport Breach Triggers Fuel Emergencies as Over 20 Flights Divert or HoldA security breach at Manchester Airport forced more than 20 flights to divert or hold, with at least one TUI aircraft declaring a fuel emergency.Read More →
NEWSAug 24, 2026Thousands of Boeing Engineers Prepare to Strike as Contract Talks Approach Critical DeadlineBoeing faces potential walkout by thousands of professional and technical workers as SPEEA contract negotiations near a decisive moment.Read More →
STORIESAug 22, 2026Boston Couple Turns $1.32 Million Home Purchase Into Fully-Funded Seychelles GetawayA Boston couple cleverly planned to buy a home for a luxury Seychelles vacation, citing high housing costs and a desire to enjoy life now.Read More →
NEWSAug 22, 2026Pilot Reports Possible Passenger Burns After Laptop Fire on American Airlines Flight 2398An American Airlines pilot reported possible burn injuries after a passenger's laptop caught fire mid-flight, prompting an emergency response.Read More →
NEWSAug 21, 2026United Airlines Pilot Caught on Hot Mic Cursing Out Flight Attendants During Passenger AnnouncementA United Airlines captain accidentally broadcast profanity-laced complaints about flight attendants over the plane's PA system.Read More →
