ROUTESOct 19, 2026Virgin Atlantic Launches Nonstop Heathrow-Phuket FlightsVirgin Atlantic begins first direct London Heathrow to Phuket service with Boeing 787-9 aircraft, marking a new seasonal route to Thailand.Read More →
NEWSOct 19, 2026Archer's Midnight eVTOL Completes Piloted Flights Across San Francisco Bay AreaArcher Aviation's Midnight air taxi finished a 300-mile piloted tour across Northern California, including flights over San Francisco Bay and Oakland Airport.Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 19, 2026Why Does the Boeing 777-300ER Have Black Lines on Its Wings?Why the Boeing 777 has black wing stripes to help pilots monitor landing gear position and navigate tight taxiways safely.Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 18, 2026This Week in Aviation: The 10 Stories That Mattered MostFrom major airline developments to aircraft updates and industry shifts, this weekly recap highlights the ten most-read aviation stories from the week of October 11.Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 18, 2026GPS Jamming Is Now a Daily Airline Problem. Here Is How Bad It Has GottenGPS jamming and spoofing are disrupting airline navigation across Europe, the Middle East and South Asia. Explore how widespread GNSS interference threatens flight safety, affects airline operations, and what pilots and regulators are doing to manage the growing risk.
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INFORMATIONALOct 18, 2026Who Is Accountable When an AI Air Traffic Tool Gets It Wrong?Who is liable when an AI air traffic control tool gets it wrong? The FAA’s SMART system faces scrutiny over safety testing, controller oversight, and legal accountability as lawmakers question its use in U.S. airspace.Read More →
NEWSOct 18, 2026American Airlines 737 Diverts to Chicago O'Hare After Suspected Cabin FireAn American Airlines Boeing 737 made an emergency landing at Chicago O'Hare after crew reported a suspected fire inside the cabin.Read More →
NEWSOct 16, 2026FAA Nears Final Approval of Boeing 737 MAX 10 as Certification Review ConcludesThe FAA has completed its final review of the Boeing 737 MAX 10, with certification expected as soon as next week after years of delays.Read More →
NEWSOct 16, 2026United and Air Canada Push to Expand Joint Venture Amid Cross-Border Travel StrainsUnited Airlines and Air Canada plan to add routes to their joint venture as political tensions dampen travel demand between the two countries.Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 16, 2026Why the A-10 Warthog's Nose Gear Is Offset to the RightWhy the A-10 Warthog’s nose wheel sits off-center, and how its massive GAU-8 Avenger cannon dictated the aircraft’s design.Read More →
