It has been confirmed that part of the fleet of planes used for Air Force VIP transport will progressively be getting a new paint scheme. Perhaps most significantly, keep in mind that Trump will soon be getting a new Boeing 747-8 that will act as Air Force One, which was a gift from Qatar. (onemileatatime.com) More...
Thousands of passengers at one of America's busiest airports may have been exposed to measles during peak holiday travel, health officials warned. An alert has been issued for travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport about potential exposure to the world's most infectious disease. Anyone who visited terminals B and C between 7am and 7pm on December 19 may have been exposed to a contagious non-New Jersey resident who traveled through the concourses, the New Jersey Department of… (www.dailymail.co.uk) More...
Flying is very rarely a fun experience anymore. While the TSA has relaxed the rule about keeping your shoes on, you still have myriad rules on things like liquid sizes to deal with. Airlines keep adding new fees and taking away services, and passengers seem to find new reasons to get into arguments with each other every day. Plus, the seats are tiny, food service is basically nonexistent on most flights, and you may face cancellations and delays. (www.thestreet.com) More...
The air official who shouted “free Palestine” while guiding an El Al plane in the French airport Roissy-Charles de Gaulle in Paris was “stripped of all ability to practise until further notice,” French Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot confirmed on Tuesday. “The analysis of the recordings proves that the facts are confirmed,” Tabarot posted on his X/Twitter and added that “a disciplinary procedure has been immediately initiated. The sanction must be commensurate with the severity of the… (www.jpost.com) More...
The FAA is urging airlines to update safety videos after seeing passengers increasingly try to take carry ons off the plane during emergency evacuations. The FAA wants airlines to change briefings and videos to make clear these items should not be removed from the plane during emergency evacuations and the risks it creates for passengers if they ignore the rule. I kind of wish airlines would not count a fanny pack as a carryon because then you could at least have keys, Passports, medicines, and… (www.patreon.com) More...
Operations at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are at a standstill in the early morning hours of Monday, March 23, 2026, after an Air Canada Express CRJ-900 collided with a ground vehicle during its landing roll. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
Air traffic controllers across the United States are expressing frustration and anger over a recently announced $10,000 retention bonus, calling the payment inadequate given the mounting pressures facing the profession and the critical staffing shortages plaguing the Federal Aviation Administration. The bonus, introduced as part of efforts to retain experienced controllers and stabilize the workforce, has been met with widespread criticism from controllers who argue the one-time payment does… (guessingheadlights.com) More...
Numerous reports have emerged recently regarding efforts by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and its contracted airlines to conceal deportation flights from public logs. The airlines are flying under false, so-called “dummy” callsigns to avoid being tracked by watchdog civil rights groups and members of the American public. La Resistencia, an organization advocating against deportations, submitted a report to King 5 News in Seattle, Washington, that claims the use of dummy callsigns… (simpleflying.com) More...
A UPS plane with three crew members aboard crashed late Tuesday afternoon in Louisville, Kentucky, officials said. UPS Flight 2976 crashed around 5:15 p.m. local time after departing Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, the Federal Aviation Administration said. […] (www.nbcnews.com) More...
In its motion to dismiss a class action lawsuit, United Airlines argues that 'window seat' refers to a seat location on the aircraft, not to an actual window. (aerospaceglobalnews.com) More...
Airline pilots and flight attendants are sending food to air traffic controllers amid the shutdown. Two working controllers told Business Insider that financial strains are causing stress and fatigue. One said some controllers are looking at gig work, like driving for Uber, to make ends meet. They're keeping the skies safe without a paycheck — and now, airline pilots are sending lunch as a thank you. Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, told Business… (www.businessinsider.com) More...
The Federal Aviation Administration was reportedly caught off guard after President Donald J. Trump said he would “decertify” Canadian-built aircraft, including Bombardier private jets, in retaliation for Canada’s handling of Gulfstream aircraft certifications. The comments, made in a post on Truth Social, immediately sent ripples through the business aviation sector, though no formal regulatory action has followed. (airguide.info) More...
Air travel in the United States saw two separate cases of unruly passengers this week, forcing flight diversions and emergency responses from crew and law enforcement. (airguide.info) More...
United Airlines plane struck a freeway light pole during approach to land at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey on Sunday. (ktla.com) More...
Delta Air Lines flight attendants allegedly used beverage carts to block and restrain a disruptive passenger during a long-haul flight from the United States to Japan, an incident that ultimately forced an unscheduled diversion to Alaska and led to federal criminal charges. (airguide.info) More...
Two Xpeng AeroHT electric flying cars collided during a rehearsal for the Changchun Air Show in northeast China, an event designed to showcase cutting-edge aviation technology. The crash occurred on Tuesday Sep. 15 as the company prepared for the air show set to open later this week. (airguide.info) More...
In early March, American Airlines made history by becoming the first North American airline to have scheduled transatlantic flights on the Airbus A321XLR. Other operators include Air Canada (whose first flight launches soon), Aer Lingus, and Iberia. Meanwhile, Wizz Air recently obtained permission to begin charter flights to the US for the World Cup, but it is unclear if it will begin them. OAG data shows that Air Canada's first transatlantic service on the narrowbody is set for June 1,… (www.msn.com) More...
On October 15th a 1946 Stinson 108 made an emergency landing en route to Bemidji (BJI). The pilot landed on a road inside the Red Lake Tribal Reservation. The plane suffered engine failure at ~3,500' over Lower Red Lake. Happily, the pilot successfully landed on a road inside Red Lake Indian Reservation. Tribal authorities, however, impounded the aircraft citing Tribal Resolution No. 59-78, which is a 1978 measure the tribe passed to protest a proposed military training route over the… (www.patreon.com) More...
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be deployed to U.S. airports starting Monday. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
Delta Air Lines has suspended select specialty services for members of Congress as the U.S. government shutdown continues, reflecting the broader operational impact of the funding lapse on travel and administrative support systems. (airguide.info) More...
A number of tabloid-styled aviation pages have suggested that Southwest may be ending wheelchair-first boarding, but is there any truth to that? (www.gatechecked.com) More...
The U.S. military has suffered multiple aircraft losses due to friendly fire as fighting with Iran entered its third day, underscoring the escalating intensity and complexity of the regional conflict. (airguide.info) More...
A traveler has shared a glimpse into what flying economy looked like more than 50 years ago after posting a preserved United Airlines menu from their very first flight in 1974 on Reddit. The post, shared by u/seriouslyjan in the r/unitedairlines subreddit, was titled “Economy menu from February 1974.” In the caption, the user explained that they had recently rediscovered the menu in an old scrapbook from their high school years. (www.msn.com) More...
A flight paramedic with no pilot training was forced to take control of a medical helicopter after the pilot suffered a sudden medical emergency mid-flight, according to a preliminary report released by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). (airguide.info) More...
Travelers face different rules at TSA checkpoints and CBP border crossings. Learn why customs agents can search your phone and what you can do about it. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
Authorities at Newark Liberty International Airport were scrambled into action Tuesday afternoon following a chilling discovery that transformed a routine flight into a federal investigation site. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 was forced to declare an emergency and return to Las Vegas after the captain was struck on the head by a detached Head-Up Display unit during the takeoff roll. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
Federal authorities have launched a high-priority investigation into a "severe" runway incursion at San Antonio International Airport (SAT) that occurred on the afternoon of January 27, 2026. A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 (B38M) was forced to perform an emergency high-speed rejected takeoff after a private turboprop mistakenly crossed into its path. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
Following a two hour delay, the captain of a Delta Air Lines flight stepped in to help load bags after they were unable to source the required number of ground handlers to assist. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
A California tech executive has been sentenced to jail and ordered to pay restitution after his DJI Mini 3 Pro drone collided with a vital firefighting aircraft battling Los Angeles’ January Palisades Fire. The crash forced the plane out of service at a critical moment in the firefight, underscoring the dangers of flying drones near emergency operations. (airguide.info) More...
A backseat passenger in an F-15D Eagle from the 104th Fighter Wing reportedly ejected from the aircraft while it was on the ground at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield, Massachusetts. (airguide.info) More...
A Frontier Airlines passenger says a customer service agent blamed her for leaving essential items on aircraft after she followed evacuation instructions during emergency evacuation. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
Following almost six years in storage, a Qantas Airbus A380 was grounded just after one flight after one of the slats broke apart during flight. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has widened its emergency grounding order to include the McDonnell Douglas MD-10 and DC-10 aircraft on Nov. 15, following the fatal UPS MD-11 cargo jet crash in Louisville, Kentucky, earlier this month. The expanded directive builds on the FAA’s earlier action that grounded all MD-11s after investigators discovered the jet’s left engine and pylon detached during takeoff, triggering the catastrophic accident that killed 14 people. (airguide.info) More...
A man managed skip by all the major security protocols, and was able to board a flight at London’s Heathrow Airport destined to Oslo, Norway, only to get caught out in the unluckiest way possible. (www.gatechecked.com) More...
A United Airlines flight from Washington Dulles to Rome was forced to make an unexpected mid-flight U-turn on October 15, 2025, after a passenger’s active laptop slipped through the cabin and fell into the aircraft’s cargo hold — creating a potential lithium battery fire hazard that pilots deemed too risky for a transatlantic flight. (airguide.info) More...
As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history continues, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered flight reductions at 40 major airports, including Atlanta, New York, Boston, and Los Angeles. The move begins with affecting 4% of flights, with plans to ramp up to impact 1 in 10 flights at those airports, disrupting travel plans for thousands of Americans every day. (www.fastcompany.com) More...
Three of Europe's largest airline groups have simultaneously extended their Middle East flight suspensions, with British Airways pushing its restart further into summer, the Lufthansa Group holding off a return to Dubai until mid-September, and Air France emerging as the most optimistic of the three with planned resumptions beginning as early as late May. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
Low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines finds itself under the regulatory microscope this week as the FAA proposed a $65,000 civil penalty for systemic failures in its drug and alcohol testing program. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
A United Airlines passenger ended up in a different country after accidently boarding the wrong flight. The passenger was headed from Los Angeles to Managua, Nicaragua, with a layover in Houston — but ended up in Tokyo, according to multiple reports. (www.foxnews.com) More...
Witnesses told local media the man, said to be a Serbian citizen in his 60s, was left hanging head first out of the window as far as his shoulders for several minutes, before other passengers on the flight managed to pull him back inside. (www.bbc.com) More...
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new airworthiness directive (AD) for the Boeing 717 that will have a material impact on the operations of at least two US airlines. The AD was prompted by the investigation into a 2023 incident with a Delta Air Lines 717 that landed without nose landing gear, and requires repetitive inspections for cracking of the upper lock link assembly. The AD will impact nearly 100 Boeing 717s that are currently active with Delta and Hawaiian Airlines.… (www.msn.com) More...
A U.S. Border Patrol agent was briefly arrested last week after attempting to bring a flash-bang grenade through security at McAllen-Miller International Airport in Texas, prompting a police response and raising questions about airport security enforcement and prosecutorial decisions. (airguide.info) More...
A Bombardier Challenger 650 carrying eight people crashed while attempting to depart Bangor International Airport on Sunday night, January 25, amid a severe winter storm. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
A 13-year-old Afghan boy miraculously survived a near-fatal ordeal. During a flight from Kabul to Delhi, the teenager was found hiding inside the aircraft's landing gear, a position where survival is almost impossible due to freezing temperatures and lack of oxygen at altitude. (aeroxplorer.com) More...
