Stacey Van der Merwe I've always been passionate about aviation and the stories that shape the industry. Writing gives me the opportunity to share that passion with others
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NEWSJul 23, 2026NTSB Warns Ryanair CEO O'Leary Over Early Comments on Malta 737 DepressurizationUS investigators criticize Ryanair chief Michael O'Leary for premature public remarks about the cause of a Boeing 737 depressurization incident near Malta.Read More →
NEWSJul 22, 2026LaGuardia Tower Alerts Pilots to Possible Shoulder-Fired Missile Threat Near AirportAir traffic controllers at LaGuardia warned inbound pilots about a reported rocket launcher near the airport. Authorities later cleared the alert.Read More →
NEWSJul 21, 2026Embraer Lands Orders for 28 E2 Jets at Farnborough as Abra Group Signs First DealEmbraer secured commitments for 28 E2 jets at the Farnborough Airshow, with Abra Group placing its first order for 20 E195-E2 aircraft.Read More →
NEWSJul 20, 2026US House Bill Seeks to Reopen Review of Chinese Ownership of Cirrus AircraftA new US House bill aims to reopen the national security review of Cirrus Aircraft's Chinese ownership, citing concerns over technology transfer risks.Read More →
NEWSJul 20, 2026UK National Police Air Service Expands Fleet With Order for Two More Airbus H135 HelicoptersThe UK's National Police Air Service has ordered two additional Airbus H135 helicopters, raising its total order to nine aircraft for nationwide operations.Read More →
NEWSJul 20, 2026NTSB Finds Bird Strike Evidence in Fatal New York Helicopter Crash That Killed SixFederal investigators found feathers and biological material on the wreckage of a Hudson River helicopter crash that killed six people last year.Read More →
NEWSJul 16, 2026Embraer Hands Over First C-390 Millennium to Czech Air ForceEmbraer delivered the first C-390 Millennium transport aircraft to the Czech Air Force just 20 months after the contract signing.Read More →
NEWSJul 16, 2026Ethiopian Airlines to Choose Between Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320neo in AugustEthiopian Airlines plans to decide in August on an order for 25 narrowbody jets, choosing between the Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320neo families.Read More →
NEWSJul 16, 2026United Airlines Offers Free Flight Changes for Passengers Avoiding Trump-Named AirportUnited Airlines is letting travelers switch flights for free to avoid the newly renamed Trump airport in West Palm Beach, Florida.Read More →
NEWSJul 16, 2026Aer Lingus Plans to Cut Up to 500 Jobs in Cost Reduction PushIrish carrier Aer Lingus has proposed cutting up to 500 jobs across 2026 and 2027 as it works to reduce operating costs amid rising pressures.Read More →