Collin Smits Aviation Photographer and Writer/Editor, Mechanical Engineering Student
NEWS Oct 02, 2026 American Airlines Reportedly Planning to Bring Starlink Wi-Fi to Its Entire Mainline Fleet American Airlines is reportedly preparing to expand SpaceX's Starlink Wi-Fi service across its full mainline fleet, including Boeing aircraft. Read More →
NEWS Oct 02, 2026 KLM Welcomes Its First Airbus A350 to Schiphol Fleet KLM Royal Dutch Airlines received its first Airbus A350-900 at Amsterdam Schiphol, marking a major step in its long-haul fleet renewal. Read More →
NEWS Oct 02, 2026 Ryanair Boeing 737 Aborts Takeoff at Alicante Airport, Civil Aviation Commission Launches Investigation Spanish aviation authorities are investigating a Ryanair flight that aborted takeoff at Alicante Airport, prompting safety concerns and passenger delays. Read More →
NEWS Oct 01, 2026 Southwest Airlines Flight Returns to Orlando After Bird Strike on Takeoff A Southwest Airlines flight made an emergency return to Orlando International Airport Sunday after striking a bird shortly after takeoff. Read More →
NEWS Oct 01, 2026 US Moves to Accelerate Aircraft Certification Citing Competition from China's Aviation Industry The United States is pushing to speed up aircraft certification processes, citing rising competition from China's growing aerospace sector. Read More →
NEWS Sep 27, 2026 Boeing 737 MAX Software Glitch Threatens to Delay MAX 10 Certification Just Days From Finish Line A newly discovered software issue on Boeing's 737 MAX 7 and MAX 10 could push back certification timelines already years behind schedule. Read More →
NEWS Sep 25, 2026 Airbus Calls A321neo Manufacturing Defect a Quality Problem, Not a Safety Risk Airbus says a newly disclosed A321neo defect affecting hundreds of jets is a quality issue, not a safety concern, as airlines await fixes. Read More →
NEWS Sep 24, 2026 Ryanair Pilot Sent Hijack Code Before Turning Flight FR7073 Back to Porto A Ryanair captain transmitted the 7500 hijack squawk code before diverting flight FR7073 back to Porto, prompting an emergency response. Read More →
NEWS Sep 24, 2026 Turkish Airlines Confirms Order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX Jets Turkish Airlines has finalized a major deal with Boeing for 100 737 MAX aircraft, cementing its narrowbody fleet plans through the next decade. Read More →
NEWS Sep 24, 2026 United Airlines Takes Delivery of First Aircraft Powered by Pratt & Whitney's GTF Advantage Engine United Airlines becomes the launch operator of Pratt & Whitney's upgraded GTF Advantage engine, receiving its first Airbus A321neo with the new powerplant. Read More →