The five oldest airports in California still operating in twenty twenty-six
California's five oldest airports still operating in 2026 span from 1923 to 1930, each with deep roots in American aviation history.
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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.
Right-hand traffic patterns and the habit that could embarrass you on frequency
Right-hand traffic patterns trip up experienced pilots because habit overrides briefing - here's how to break the cycle.
The Boeing seven eighty-seven Dreamliner and the seven-month grounding that couldn't stop it from dominating widebody sales in twenty twenty-five
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner overcame a seven-month grounding in 2024 to become the best-selling widebody aircraft of 2025.
Alaska Airlines launches its first nonstop Seattle to Rome flight and bets big on going global
Alaska Airlines launched its first nonstop Seattle-to-Rome flight on April 28, 2026, marking a major step in its transformation into a global carrier.
Qantas Project Sunrise and the nonstop flights that change what an airline can do
Qantas Project Sunrise will launch nonstop Sydney-to-London flights exceeding 19 hours using specially configured Airbus A350-1000s.
Airbus profits drop fifty-two percent as Boeing finds its footing in twenty twenty-six
Airbus profits dropped 52% in Q1 2026 while Boeing shows signs of recovery, reshaping the aerospace duopoly.
The Boeing two seven oh seven, America's supersonic dream that Congress grounded forever
The Boeing 2707 was America's audacious supersonic airliner program, killed by Congress in 1971 after a billion dollars and zero flying prototypes.
Independence One and Southwest Airlines' star-spangled seven thirty-seven
Southwest Airlines unveils Independence One, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 with registration N1776R, marking America's 250th anniversary in 2026.
The new runway expansions coming to the world's busiest airports
Major airports worldwide are building new runways and terminals to handle decades of projected growth in air traffic.
Alaska Airlines goes long-haul to Europe and debuts its first-ever safety video
Alaska Airlines launches its first-ever transatlantic routes using Boeing 787 Dreamliners, marking a historic shift for the 94-year-old carrier.
The Boeing Sonic Cruiser that never was and the seven eighty-seven it became
Boeing's Sonic Cruiser promised near-sonic speed but was shelved after 9/11 - its technology became the 787 Dreamliner.
Canada's F thirty-five review drags on with no decision in sight
Canada's review of its 88 F-35 fighter jet purchase continues with no timeline, extending a procurement saga that began in 2010.
Philippine Airlines posts strong Q1 numbers while watching the skies over the Middle East
Philippine Airlines posted strong Q1 2026 profits but flagged Middle East tensions as a threat to fuel costs and route economics.
Marine Corps F-35B Lightning Twos scatter across tiny Pacific islands in expeditionary pivot
The Marine Corps is scattering F-35B jets across remote Pacific islands in a major shift from concentrated basing to survivable dispersal.
The five longest US military runways and why they need all that concrete
The five longest US military runways stretch over two miles each, built for space shuttles, nuclear bombers, and experimental aircraft.
American and United cut twenty-seven hundred May flights from O'Hare
American and United are cutting 2,700 May flights from O'Hare after the FAA intervened to address chronic overscheduling.
What flight attendants already know about you before you find your seat
Flight attendants can assess your travel experience within seconds of boarding using pattern recognition honed over thousands of flights.
American Airlines joins Southwest in requiring power banks visible during flight
American Airlines now requires portable power banks to stay visible during flights, joining Southwest in a lithium battery safety push.
Five aircraft shaping the future of American air combat
Five military aircraft programs are reshaping American air combat, from upgraded legacy jets to autonomous drone wingmen.
Budget airlines push for two point five billion in federal fuel relief
US budget carriers seek $2.5 billion in federal fuel relief as jet fuel above $4/gallon threatens ultra-low-cost routes and regional airports.