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.
The six largest US naval air stations by land area - from Fallon's TOPGUN ranges to million-acre China Lake - and why their airspace matters to civilian pilots.
Five airlines - Qantas, Singapore, Air France, Lufthansa, and Qatar - are launching new First Class suites on long-haul routes in 2026-2027.
easyJet's 13 new winter routes across 8 UK airports spotlight Newcastle as the surprise growth story drawing fresh investor attention.
A one-way Etihad A350 business class seat costs $3,000–$5,000 cash in 2026, but savvy travelers book it for 70,000–90,000 miles.
Why wheel well stowaways almost never survive flight - the physics of hypoxia, extreme cold, and gear retraction explained for pilots.
Will the Boeing F-47 be the most expensive aircraft ever? Unpacking NGAD's unit cost vs. lifetime program cost for pilots.
Congress will examine U.S. airline competition in a hearing later this month, with implications for fares, small-airport service, and pilot careers.
How the Rolls-Royce Trent 900 was engineered to lift the A380 superjumbo - and why efficiency, not raw power, defined it.
The Airbus A380 is the world's largest passenger jet in 2026, but efficient twinjets are quietly ending the era of the four-engine giant.
BAE Systems picked MARSS NiDAR to run the command-and-control brain of its BATS counter-drone system - here's why it matters for pilots.
Air Canada and WestJet raised checked bag fees as a fast, flexible hedge against spiking jet fuel prices - here's the strategy behind it.
Radio Hangar explores KKR's One-Point-Four-Billion-Dollar Bet on Aircraft Finance and What It Signals for General Aviation.
Scoot wrapped an Airbus A321neo and Boeing 787 in Spider-Man livery - here's what the paint job reveals about modern fleets and weight.
Why the ISS runs on Zulu time, and how the 24-hour clock helps pilots fight circadian disruption on long and overnight flights.
The B-21 Raider is built to fly cheaper than the B-2 Spirit thanks to durable stealth coatings, maintainability, and fleet scale.
The TSA's $781M scanner rollout quietly changes three things at the checkpoint: ID checks, body scanners, and carry-on rules.
The DOT granted Riyadh Air authority to fly between Saudi Arabia and the U.S., targeting 22 destinations by March 2027 with Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
How much US fighter pilots earn in 2026, plus how their pay compares to RAF, French, Russian, Chinese, and Gulf aviators.
The EU wants to guarantee a free cabin bag on every flight, but Ryanair says it just hides a fare hike. Here's what the fight means for pilots.
Riyadh Air won U.S. DOT economic authority to fly to the United States - one major milestone, but not the same as FAA safety approval.