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The FAA proposed a $165,000 fine against Alaska Airlines for boarding visibly intoxicated passengers on eleven flights.
Eight aircraft defined supersonic flight from Chuck Yeager's Mach 1 in 1947 to the X-15's Mach 6.7 record that still stands today.
CBP plans to remove customs officers from ten major US airports, potentially ending international arrivals at key hubs.
Airlines deliberately keep first class seats empty rather than giving free upgrades because complimentary bumps erode premium ticket sales.
Singapore Airlines is swapping its A350-900 for the Boeing 777-300ER on its Auckland route, doubling first class capacity from four to eight suites.
A United Airlines captain threatened FBI involvement over a threatening Wi-Fi hotspot name, highlighting pilot command authority and aviation security law.
Helsinki Airport's SAR 2026 exercise unites fourteen agencies in a full-scale disaster drill that highlights why inter-agency coordination saves lives.
Ryanair has eliminated all net debt while owning 620 Boeing 737s outright, creating a cost advantage most competitors cannot match.
The Airbus A321XLR is reshaping long-haul aviation by enabling nonstop transatlantic routes with a single-aisle jet.
Thales completed live firings of its X-Fire launcher in France's FLP-T ground-based long-range strike competition, signaling a shift in European defense priorities.
Airlines predict flight delays within minutes using real-time milestone tracking, crew duty limits, and air traffic flow data.
Nine airlines still fly the Airbus A380 with first class cabins, with tickets ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 one way.
GPS jamming disabled navigation on an RAF jet near Russia - here's why every pilot should have a backup plan.
From Bayraktar drones to upgraded F-16s, these are the military aircraft reshaping modern battlefields in 2026.
Saudia's first Airbus A321XLR delivery signals a broader industry shift toward intercontinental narrowbody flying.
The DOT launched a public dashboard tracking roughly 10,000 FAA air traffic control infrastructure projects nationwide.
United Airlines is deploying a real-time connection analysis system at Denver to make smarter gate-hold decisions for connecting passengers.
The Air Force is retiring 119 F-15E Strike Eagles to fund next-gen platforms while upgrading the remaining 99 for service into the 2030s.
Russia's Oreshnik ballistic missile strike on Kyiv raises urgent questions about buffer zones protecting air corridors across eastern Europe.
Modern air warfare is splitting into high-end stealth platforms and expendable drones, rewriting the rules of air superiority in real time.