Military/DefenseJul 5, 11:25 AM
US marks 250th anniversary with massive patriotic flight display
The United States celebrated its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, with a massive flight display over the…
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Military/DefenseJul 4, 8:00 PM
US Air Force's T-7A Red Hawk Emerges as First Software-Defined Combat Trainer
The US Air Force needs a new training aircraft; the Red Hawk is their answer. This aircraft will prepare pilots for the future of air warfare.
AirlinesJul 4, 7:33 PM
Airlines With Densest Economy Cabins Revealed for 2026
A closer look at which carriers are squeezing the most seats into their economy cabins.
AirlinesJul 4, 12:00 PM
Air Canada Boosts US Widebody Flights by 35 Percent for Summer 2026
Air Canada's bold move to increase widebody flights to the US by 35% this summer signals a surge in trans-border travel.
AirportsJul 4, 11:08 AM
United Airlines Launches Twilight Bag Drop at Chicago O'Hare to Ease July 4 Travel Rush
This program will significantly elevate passengers' ground experience at ORD during the peak travel period, allowing them to avoid all the hassle.
Technology/eVTOLJul 4, 1:00 AM
Boom Supersonic Targets 2029 Launch for Overture Despite Key Challenges
Boom Supersonic says Overture will carry passengers by 2029. Here is what the company still needs to solve to get there.
General AviationJul 3, 9:51 PM
Ohio Pilot Draws USA 250th Anniversary Map in Sky with Six-Hour Cessna Flight
One daring pilot etched a piece of history in the sky above Ohio, tracing the contiguous United States in a six-hour flight.
Airlines
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AirlinesJul 5, 10:01 AM
Ethiopian Airlines Begins Europe's Quickest Airbus A350 Flight to Lyon via Geneva
Ethiopian's new services to Lyon via Geneva is replacing the airline's services to Brussels, via Geneva.
AirlinesJul 5, 7:00 AM
Pilots on the World's Longest Commercial Flights Set to Earn Substantial Salaries in 2026
Flying nearly 20 hours across the globe is a quick way to earn a fortune. Let's take a look across the globe at how much these pilots really earn.
AirlinesJul 5, 1:00 AM
Delta boosts 737 efficiency with new rear fuselage fins to cut fuel burn
Delta is further cutting fuel burn by adding fins on the rear fuselage of its 737s.
Business Aviation
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Business AviationJul 3, 12:00 AM
Private Jet Charter Costs in 2026 Span from $2,000 to Over $20,000 Per Flight Hour
Private jet charter rates range from $2,000 to more than $20,000 per hour, but taxes, fees, discounts, and passenger count determine the true costs.
Business AviationJun 28, 12:23 PM
Mexico's Interjet Airlines' Fleet Collapse Leaves 22 Sukhoi Superjets Abandoned Since 2020
In 2011 Interjet was Mexico's third-largest airline by passengers and was looking for a regional aircraft to support its domestic network. The obvious candidates were from Bombardier and Embraer but the carrier instead signed for 30 Sukhoi Superjet 100s! The financial logic was understandable at the time. However, this would be a fatal decision for Interjet, as it would be a major factor in the airline's downfall.Full article: https://simpleflying.com/why-22-russian-built-jets-have-sat-rotting-at-mexican-airports-since-2020/
Business AviationJun 23, 5:30 PM
US Private Jet Pilot Salaries Projected for 2026 Highlight Industry Trends
Private jet careers are still popular for pilots even though they typically pay less than commercial pilot positions.
Aviation Safety
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Aviation SafetyJul 3, 9:24 AM
Amsterdam Schiphol to Cut Ground-Handling Firms by Half to Boost Service Quality
Three companies selected in bid to address underlying structural issues and improve service efficiency at Dutch hub. Amsterdam Schiphol airport's operator is halving the number of ground-handling providers from next year, having selected three companies for its new handling model. KLM, Dnata and Viggo have been chosen to remain, from the current six operating at…
Aviation SafetyJul 2, 10:10 PM
Pacific Aerospace P-750XL crashes in Missouri shortly after takeoff, killing pilot and 11 skydivers
Pilot and 11 parachutists did not survive accident which occurred moments after take-off from Missouri airport. Surveillance video shows that a Pacific Aerospace P-750XL skydiving aircraft, which crashed on take-off from Butler Memorial airport, had gradually started banking left until its wings were perpendicular to the ground. The aircraft, with a pilot and 11 skydivers…
Aviation SafetyJul 2, 12:00 PM
Jenny Blalock's Fatal Crash Highlights Critical Gaps in Aviation Safety for Aerial Filming
Death of Jenny Blalock provides safety lessons hidden in a preventable accident.
Flight Training
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Flight TrainingJul 3, 9:42 PM
Essential Insurance Tips for Pilots Renting or Borrowing Aircraft
Many pilots who rent or borrow aircraft assume that the FBO, flight school, or aircraft owner's insurance will protect them if something goes wrong. Unfortunately, that is not always the case.
Flight TrainingJul 3, 9:42 PM
Pilots Warned to Verify Insurance Coverage When Renting Aircraft
Many pilots who rent or borrow aircraft assume that the FBO, flight school, or aircraft owner's insurance will protect them if something goes wrong. Unfortunately, that is not always the case.
Flight TrainingJul 1, 6:48 PM
Civil Air Patrol Cadet Completes Solo Flight After Years of Aviation Passion
By Josh Manring, EAA 1387901 For Cadet 2nd Lt. Carter Froehlich, Civil Air Patrol, aviation started with a trip to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. In 2015, Carter attended AirVenture with his father at just 5 years old. They camped for the entire week, surrounded by airplanes, air shows, and aviation enthusiasts from around the world. "It […]
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US marks 250th anniversary with massive patriotic flight display
The United States celebrated its 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, with a massive flight display over the…
Military/DefenseJul 5, 4:00 AM
US Marine F-35B Pilots Leaving for Airlines Paying Nearly Twice as Much
Like other service branches and other professional air forces, the Marines are facing issues retaining their trained fast jet pilots.
Military/DefenseJul 4, 8:00 PM
US Air Force's T-7A Red Hawk Emerges as First Software-Defined Combat Trainer
The US Air Force needs a new training aircraft; the Red Hawk is their answer. This aircraft will prepare pilots for the future of air warfare.