3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (356+ words) The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is developing clearer rules on counter-drone operations as European airports face a growing wave of unauthorized drone activity, increasingly linked to geopolitical tensions and hybrid warfare tactics. EASA Executive Director Florian Guillermet said…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago  (426+ words) Europe's top aviation safety regulator has warned that escalating global conflicts, particularly the ongoing Iran war, are increasing safety risks as airlines are forced into narrower and more congested flight corridors. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) said on…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (489+ words) New evidence reveals that multiple close calls between commercial jets and military helicopters occurred just hours before the deadly 2025 midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, raising serious concerns about long-standing safety failures in one of the United States…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (318+ words) JetBlue Airways is exploring potential merger or sale options as part of its broader turnaround strategy, with discussions centered around possible combinations with major U.S. carriers including United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. The move follows JetBlue's failed attempt to…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (430+ words) China Eastern Airlines has confirmed a major follow-on order for 101 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, reinforcing its fleet expansion strategy as demand for domestic and regional air travel continues to grow. The order, disclosed in a stock exchange filing, is valued at…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (367+ words) AerCap has placed Africa's first Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters with Ethiopian Airlines, marking a major milestone for the continent's air cargo capacity and the global freighter conversion market. The aircraft leasing giant has signed lease agreements with Ethiopian Airlines for two…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (326+ words) Private jet operators are facing soaring "war risk" insurance costs of up to $50,000 per flight to land in the Middle East, as escalating conflict in the region drives sharp increases in aviation risk premiums and charter prices. To manage these…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (355+ words) Middle Eastern airlines are accelerating short-term suspensions and capacity reductions as escalating conflict disrupts one of the world's most critical aviation corridors, although most carriers continue to avoid making long-term network adjustments. For now, airlines are largely maintaining published schedules…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (235+ words) The Airbus A320 fleet is undergoing a clear transformation as airlines shift from legacy engines to next-generation propulsion systems, reflecting broader trends in efficiency, sustainability, and fleet modernization. By February 2020, total A320 flights had declined slightly by around 10,000 as early signs of…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (396+ words) U.S. safety regulators are investigating a serious close call at Newark Liberty International Airport involving an Alaska Airlines passenger jet and a FedEx cargo aircraft during simultaneous landing attempts on intersecting runways. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) confirmed it has…...