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 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.
Norwegian's $843M acquisition of Nordic Leisure Travel Group signals a strategic shift toward owning the entire vacation, not just the flight.
Boeing is ending 767 freighter production not because the aircraft failed, but because new ICAO CO2 emissions rules set a certification deadline it can't meet.
Qantas is ending its Perth–London nonstop in 2026, not as a failure but to make way for Project Sunrise and the Airbus A350-1000.
Why some carriers are 'airlines,' some 'airways,' and some just 'air' - the maritime and railroad roots behind aviation's oldest words.
A United crew timed out one minute before takeoff. Here's what FAA flight duty limits mean for every pilot.
Radio Hangar explores The Air Force Retires the Last A-10 Warthog and What Actually Fills Its Close Air Support Role.
Avincis ordered 15 Leonardo helicopters on top of 15 Airbus H145s - 30 new airframes signaling where rotary-wing emergency aviation is heading.
The SR-71 Blackbird's silver tires endured more wear sitting parked than landing at 200 knots - and the reason teaches every pilot about tire care.
The B-52 Stratofortress has outlived roughly 20 retirement attempts and may serve until age 100, thanks to its overbuilt airframe and standoff-weapon mission.
A US Marine Corps Major pilot earns roughly $160K–$180K in total 2026 compensation, with tax-free allowances making it worth far more.
Alaska Airlines completed a fleet-wide 737 premium cabin retrofit at a pace of one jet every three days - here's why it matters.
A ranked look at the ten fastest fighter jets of 2026, why top-speed numbers mislead, and what pilots should know.
Dubai's new Al Maktoum airport is designing all 400 gates to fit the Airbus A380 - here's why that bet matters.
A live explosive device with a timer was caught before a Sacramento flight - here's how layered airport security stopped it and what it means for pilots.
The US Air Force confirms an operational pilot has flown the B-21 Raider, a milestone marking the stealth bomber's shift from flight test toward frontline service.
Newark Liberty leads the Northeast in on-time flights for 2026 after FAA flight caps and a controller staffing rebuild reversed a brutal year of delays.