CHICAGO- United Airlines (UA) is placing multiple Pratt & Whitney-powered Boeing 777 aircraft into long-term storage as engine reliability issues and parts shortages disrupt operations. The affected aircraft operate critical high-density and long-haul routes, including Hawaii, Asia, and Europe. Additional engine incidents could trigger regulatory action that restricts extended overwater flights, placing some of United’s most important routes at risk. (aviationa2z.com) More...
United Airlines is now allowing customers flying in economy the ability to pre-order freshly prepared meals before their flight. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
Delta Air Lines announced on Tuesday that it has placed a direct order for 30 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, with options for 30 more, with plans to use these on transatlantic and South American routes. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
Boeing has agreed to settle another lawsuit stemming from the deadly 737 Max crash in Ethiopia, further closing a chapter in one of the most consequential aviation safety crises in modern history. The settlement was reached on Tuesday, Jan. 13, just days before the case was set to go before a jury in U.S. federal court. (airguide.info) More...
Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines announced a definitive merger agreement under which Allegiant will acquire Sun Country in a cash and stock transaction, touting the merger as a way to create a leading leisure-focused U.S. airline, expanding service to more popular vacation destinations across the United States, as well as international destinations, and providing more people with access to affordable, convenient air travel (www.prnewswire.com) More...
The Federal Aviation Administration has grounded roughly 800 aircraft worldwide after determining that their U.S. registrations are invalid, citing violations of citizenship requirements by a registry trustee. The affected aircraft include 52 turboprops, business jets, and turbine helicopters, many of which are operated in business aviation and specialized commercial roles. (airguide.info) More...
WestJet has announced that it will no longer go ahead with plans to install more seats on its Boeing 737 fleet following customer feedback. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
Just after entering service, on its second revenue flight, Delta Air Lines Airbus A350-941 N351DN latest "Team USA" special livery landing at Detroit metro, DTW runway 22R 1-12-26. Flt DAL158 from ICN. (www.youtube.com) More...
While inaugural flights for major carriers always draw a crowd, the upcoming Seattle (SEA) to Rome (FCO) route is shattering internal records. A staggering 1,080 standby passengers have already listed for the inaugural flight. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
On January 14, to prove the low-latency capabilities of the SpaceX-powered system, the airline hosted a live multiplayer Counter-Strike video game tournament at 30,000 feet. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
In a recent interview with AeroXplorer, Gogo's SVP Dave Falberg made it clear: Gogo isn't competing in a speed race against Starlink. Rather, it is competing in a race of reliability and integration. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
FlightAware is looking for FlightFeeder hosts near specific airports. Selected hosts receive a free FlightFeeder to visualize the sky above them while contributing to the world’s largest ADS-B network. (go.flightaware.com) More...
Airbus has launched a major initiative to test global 5G connectivity from space, aiming to demonstrate the feasibility of standardized, interoperable 5G services delivered via satellite. The project is being led by Airbus UpNext, Airbus’s advanced research arm, and focuses on next-generation 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) capabilities. (airguide.info) More...
On Thursday, Daher Aircraft Division showcased its latest advancement in general aviation with the introduction of the TBM 980 at its headquarters and production facility in Tarbes, France. (dcnewsroom.blogspot.com) More...
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have announced a new order for nine Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, reinforcing Africa’s largest airline’s long-haul growth strategy as global travel demand continues to rise. The deal was finalised in December 2025 and disclosed on Jan. 20. (airguide.info) More...
