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.
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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.
AirlinesJul 3, 8:01 PM
Air Canada launches eight routes with 440-seat Boeing 777 in new configuration
Recently reduced from 450 seats, the new configuration operates domestically and internationally. Find out more here!
AirlinesJul 3, 8:01 PM
US Airlines Offer Comparable Pay for Airbus A350 and Boeing 777 Captains in 2026
Why do airlines pay A350 and Boeing 777 Captains the same, even though no US carrier operates both of the aircraft types?
Military/DefenseJul 3, 2:02 PM
Royal Navy conducts first sea-launched test of Callen-Lenz Nyan attack drone
UK-produced attack drone launched from surface vessel for the first time. The UK Royal Navy (RN) has conducted test launches of the Callen-Lenz Nyan one-way effector (OWE) from an experimental vessel for the first time, as the service develops its new hybrid operating concept. Staged off the south coast of England in June during exercise…
AirlinesJul 3, 2:00 PM
Airbus Resolves A350 Fuselage Cracking Without Grounding Fleet
Fixing a problem affecting hundreds of aircraft globally is no easy task, but Airbus managed to do so without forcing an international grounding.
RegulatoryJul 3, 1:01 PM
FAA Selects L3Harris for $300M ADS-B Ground Station Modernization
L3Harris will modernize more than 700 FAA ground stations used for aircraft position reporting.
Airlines
More Airlines →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.
AirlinesJul 3, 8:01 PM
Air Canada launches eight routes with 440-seat Boeing 777 in new configuration
Recently reduced from 450 seats, the new configuration operates domestically and internationally. Find out more here!
AirlinesJul 3, 8:01 PM
US Airlines Offer Comparable Pay for Airbus A350 and Boeing 777 Captains in 2026
Why do airlines pay A350 and Boeing 777 Captains the same, even though no US carrier operates both of the aircraft types?
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 […]
Military/Defense
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Royal Navy conducts first sea-launched test of Callen-Lenz Nyan attack drone
UK-produced attack drone launched from surface vessel for the first time. The UK Royal Navy (RN) has conducted test launches of the Callen-Lenz Nyan one-way effector (OWE) from an experimental vessel for the first time, as the service develops its new hybrid operating concept. Staged off the south coast of England in June during exercise…
Military/DefenseJul 2, 3:11 PM
NATO to replace Boeing E-3A AWACS fleet with Saab GlobalEye aircraft
NATO is expected to announce plans to replace its aging Boeing E-3A Sentry AWACS fleet with Saab GlobalEye surveillance aircraft, Reuters…
Military/DefenseJul 2, 12:28 PM
VC-25A retires after 35 years, making way for Boeing 747-8 Air Force One debut
The world has been so focused on the new/interim/'bridge' Boeing 747-8 Air Force One and its journey to entering service that many failed to think about how it would spell the end for the VC-25As in their long-running role in transporting the president.