Southwest 737 MAX 7 Certification Expected in 2026, Service Later
Certification for the Boeing 737 MAX 7 is expected in early-to-mid 2026 following an anti-ice redesign completed in…
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No Radome Collapse: BEA Findings and Japan’s Response
On May 28, 2023, Air France AF291 (A350-900, F-HTYO) sustained radome damage, likely from a bird strike, causing…
IndiGo’s 10% Winter Cut Won’t Push Market Share to 55%
India ordered a 10% reduction in IndiGo’s winter schedule, reallocating slots to vetted carriers to reduce cancellations' impact.…
Air India admits compliance overhaul after flights without permit
Air India acknowledged VT-TQN flew nine times in November 2025 without a valid ARC or special flight permit.…
DOT Rules: No Compensation for A320 Software Fix Disruptions
An Airbus Nov. 28, 2025 safety notice forced immediate A320 software updates, causing mass flight disruptions. The DOT…
Cockpit Audio Emerges as Off-Duty Alaska Pilot Tries Engine Shutdown
Cockpit audio reveals an off-duty pilot allegedly attempted to shut down engines on Horizon Flight 2059; crew diverted…
Air Transat narrowly avoids pilot strike, restarts canceled flights
Air Transat reached a tentative agreement with pilots just before a strike deadline, preventing immediate shutdown and enabling…
Portugal Strike Dec 11 Disrupts Spain Flights: What to Do
The Dec. 11, 2025 Portugal general strike will severely disrupt air travel. Air Europa canceled all Madrid‑Portugal flights,…
Air Canada Wins FAA Waiver Amid A220 Engine Delays at LaGuardia
On December 9, 2025, the FAA granted Air Canada a narrow waiver protecting four LaGuardia slots for March…