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.
Italy's Cameri facility assembles full-spec F-35 stealth fighters for NATO allies, serving as Europe's strategic hub for fifth-generation fighter production and sustainment.
Air Canada installed four private Signature Suites on its Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, signaling a broader industry shift away from traditional first class.
The Airbus A380-800F freighter attracted orders from FedEx, UPS, and Emirates but was cancelled without a single aircraft built.
British Airways is hiring dedicated taxi pilots at Chicago O'Hare for $100,000/year to move widebody jets between gates and runways.
Zulu time is the NATO phonetic designation for the UTC+0 time zone, giving aviation a single universal clock.
Air France has extended its suspension of flights through Middle East airspace, signaling sustained security concerns that affect routing for all operators.
The Boeing 777 marks 30 years as the best-selling long-haul widebody in commercial aviation history, with over 2,000 deliveries.
A United Airlines Boeing 767 struck a bakery truck and light pole while taxiing at Newark, raising questions about airport infrastructure clearances.
ATR dominates the turboprop regional market with 75% share, and rising fuel costs and sustainability mandates are making its case stronger than ever.
The UK now allows airlines to preemptively cancel flights when fuel shortages loom, prioritizing safety margins over schedule pressure.
Southwest Airlines gave a Spirit Airlines captain an honorary retirement flight after Spirit's closure canceled his final farewell.
The Rolls-Royce Trent XWB has surpassed 40 million flight hours with 99.9% dispatch reliability, setting the benchmark for modern long-haul turbofan performance.
United's Relax Row offers flat sleeping in economy for a fraction of Premium Plus pricing on long-haul routes.
Fighter pilot selfies exposed a regulatory gap in military aviation, and general aviation faces the same distraction risk with even fewer rules.
Delta cancelled over 400 flights in a short window, exposing systemic pressures facing the entire airline industry.
Delta Air Lines is removing complimentary drinks and snacks from about 450 shorter domestic flights in a cost-cutting move.
The F-35's Automated Departure Resistance System makes the jet essentially spin-proof, and the technology is trickling down to general aviation.
The five most private business class seats of 2026 reveal where airline profits flow and what that means for all of aviation.
A detailed look at the structured one-to-two-hour maintenance inspection airliners undergo between every flight.
Spirit Airlines faces potential shutdown as cash reserves dwindle to days and bailout negotiations stall.