Aviation news and analysis with Tower. FAA policy changes, industry trends, safety data, and what the headlines mean for the pilots who fly every day.
United Airlines launches nonstop flights to Cartagena, Colombia from Houston and Washington Dulles starting fall 2026, adding a third Colombian destination to its network.
Pueblo, Colorado removed a proposed 100-hour CFI experience requirement from its airport minimum standards after pushback from the aviation community.
South America's airlines are splitting on unruly passenger trends in 2026 - and the difference comes down to enforcement, not culture.
TSA PreCheck Touchless ID is now live at 65 airports and 100+ airlines, with Google Wallet now accepted alongside Apple Wallet as a digital credential platform.
Aircraft delivery delays from Boeing and Airbus are eroding aviation's 2050 net-zero timeline by forcing airlines to keep older, less fuel-efficient jets flying longer than planned.
Delta's CEO blames ATC congestion for rising airfares - here's what that means for the NAS and every pilot flying today.
Southwest Airlines is adding seats back to its Boeing 737 fleet, reversing a 2012 decision that cost the airline an estimated $60 million in lost revenue capacity.
Canada's 30-year pursuit of the F-35 Lightning II ended in a signed deal for 88 aircraft - here's why NORAD made any other choice nearly impossible.
Canada's GlobalEye acquisition creates a potential data link gap with its F-35 fleet, raising serious questions about interoperability in high-threat environments.
Southwest Airlines is cutting seven routes from a major Midwest hub as part of a broader restructuring that signals a fundamental shift in the carrier's identity and network strategy.
Australian carriers are launching 10 new international routes on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 in 2026, including a 6h45m overwater flight from Cairns to Singapore.
How geography, a landmark merger, and co-branded credit cards turned LATAM Pass into one of the most powerful airline loyalty programs in the hemisphere.
Europe's €116 billion FCAS sixth-generation fighter program collapsed after nine years - not from technical failure, but from an unresolved workshare dispute between Dassault and Airbus.
Delta is adding nine new routes at Austin-Bergstrom in 2026, cementing its position as the second-largest carrier in one of America's fastest-growing aviation markets.
First class gate upgrades aren't priced randomly - airlines use dynamic revenue management algorithms that make the cost vary by route, timing, and your loyalty status.
Two Lufthansa 747s made overweight landings within 24 hours - here's what that means structurally, operationally, and why the post-landing inspection is the real story.
Air India is evaluating a return to routes suspended during Middle East airspace closures, as regional conditions begin to stabilize and economics shift.
The Airbus A380 anchors the world's longest commercial routes in 2026, with Qantas's Sydney-London service reaching 25 hours and 30 minutes gate-to-gate.
The C-17 Globemaster III's distinctive approach roar is a direct consequence of the externally blown flap system that gives it unmatched short-field capability at heavy weight.
Delta Flight DL56's severe turbulence event hospitalizing 25 passengers exposes the limits of clear air turbulence prediction and prevention.