STORIESJan 28, 2026"100% Preventable": NTSB Blames Systemic FAA Failures for Fatal DCA Midair Collision in Final ReportIn a scathing indictment of federal oversight and airspace design, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has officially cited the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the primary cause of the catastrophic midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).Read More →
STORIESJan 28, 2026U.S. Greenlights Final Certificate Transfer Between Mesa and Republic AirwaysIn a landmark decision for the U.S. regional aviation sector, the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have officially authorised the final transfer of Mesa Airlines’ operating certificates to Republic Airways.Read More →
STORIESJan 28, 2026Why British Airways BA274 Braved the Atlantic After Losing a TireAviation investigators and social media sleuths are today, January 28, 2026, dissecting a remarkable trans-Atlantic crossing that saw a British Airways widebody aircraft shed a main landing-gear wheel shortly after takeoffRead More →
STORIESJan 24, 2026VIDEO: With Airbus Inside TAAG Angola's Airbus A220-300As part of a massive 2024-2029 strategic fleet overhaul, TAAG Angola Airlines is aggressively modernizing its fleet, with the main focus being its regional operations. We toured the airline's A220 to provide a sneak peek into the sophisticated cabin experience bridging the gap between luxury and practicality.Read More →
STORIESJan 05, 2026Photo Essay: N874TW, The DOJ Jet That Brought Maduro to New YorkOn January 3, 2026, a Boeing 757 landed at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York. This article outlines the history of the aircraft, and shows photos taken by planespotters of Maduro's landing in SWF.Read More →
STORIESJan 02, 20262025: Aviation Deaths are Down 27.3%, But Things Didn't Feel SaferAt first glance, the numbers for the year just passed are a triumph of engineering and oversight: total recorded incidents dropped by nearly 10%, and fatal accidents decreased by over 11%. However, beneath these encouraging drops in the death toll lies a statistic that should give every regulator pause: injuries are up.Read More →
STORIESDec 29, 2025Lufthansa Technik Unveils Major ACJ318 Elite Upgrade ProgramLufthansa Technik (LHT) has officially announced a comprehensive cabin and technical upgrade program for the Airbus ACJ318 Elite, breathing new life into the "smallest" member of the Airbus Corporate Jet family.
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STORIESDec 29, 2025How Drone Swarms Rewrote the Rules of AviationFor a century, aviation has been defined by the "Lone Wolf" model: one pilot, one aircraft, one mission. But as we close out 2025, that paradigm has officially collapsed. This year, the aviation industry didn't just see better drones; it witnessed the birth of collective intelligence.Read More →
STORIESDec 25, 2025KAL858: The North Korean Bombing that Shocked the WorldAmong the 99 passengers boarding Korean Air Flight 858 on November 29, 1987, few could imagine their journey would end as one of aviation's darkest mysteries.Read More →
STORIESDec 24, 2025HEKLA: Icelandair Retires Hekla Aurora After 31 Years in the SkiesOn October 12, 2025, TF-FIU flew its final flight, taking 140 passengers on a scenic tour around Iceland. The final service graced travelers from as far as Singapore with two hours of the island’s most beautiful sights as a final sendoff for 31 years in the skies. Watch videos from the final flight and learn why this aircraft left such a lasting legacy.Read More →
