Air Transport

U.S. airlines to canceling flights days in advance to implement cuts mandated by the FAA amid the political battle over the U.S government shutdown.

The left engine that came off the UPS MD-11 leading to its fatal crash Nov. 4 had most of its pylon attached when it separated, NTSB investigators determined.

Spirit Airlines has committed to pay cuts after reaching tentative deals with pilots and flight attendants that should allow the carrier to access DIP funds.

While Airbus delivered 64 A320neo family aircraft in October, well above the monthly average for the year (just under 46), A220 output remained disappointing.

ZeroAvia has been selected to receive an EU grant to establish a commercial hybrid-electric aircraft network in Norway using converted Cessna Caravans.

UK regional carrier Eastern Airways has formally entered administration less than two weeks after suspending operations.

On Nov. 7, temporary flight reductions went into effect at 40 high traffic airports across the U.S.

Turkish Airlines has reached a deal with GE Aerospace to procure engines, spare engines and engine maintenance services for 75 Boeing 787 aircraft.

While European technology is widespread in air traffic management (ATM) worldwide, challengers may leapfrog it, leaders warned at a Eurocontrol conference.

A recent agreement between Airbus and China Southern Airlines for inflight connectivity systems points to a likely order for 10 new A350s.

As the U.S. aviation system braces for escalating disruption, data shows tens of thousands of flights will be cut between Nov. 7 and Nov. 14 alone.

Air-to-ground (A2G) inflight connectivity specialist SkyFive has been granted a 10-year license to provide A2G connectivity in India.

IAG reported a dip in unit revenues between Europe and North America in the third quarter, but said trends were improving in October and November.

North America’s links to Europe to grow in summer 2026.

Qantas revealed a new cabin product for its mainline narrowbody fleet and reports that production of its first Airbus A350-1000ULR is on schedule.

Boeing announced three dozen orders and commitments from Central Asian carriers as the leaders of countries from that region met with President Donald Trump.

British Airways signed a deal with Starlink that will allow all passengers to benefit from free Wi-Fi onboard, with rollout set to begin in 2026.

Wizz Air has formally revised its Airbus orderbook, confirming a substantial reduction of its A321XLR commitment and a three-year deferral of almost 90 aircraft as the carrier recalibrates fleet and network growth in the face of prolonged engine-related groundings.

Archer announced a pact to acquire Hawthorne Airport in Central Los Angeles, expected to form the operations hub of its planned air taxi network in the city.

In the third quarter of this year, there have been fascinating, if early, signs of improvement in the civil aircraft supply chain.

The Wings Club Foundation has awarded $345,000 in scholarships to 22 students pursuing careers in aviation or aerospace.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

Following the tragic MD-11F accident at Louisville, Kentucky, Flight Friday looks at flight cycles of the last tri-jet aircraft built for commercial service.

Investigators probing the fatal Nov. 4 crash of a UPS McDonnell-Douglas MD-11 freighter are analyzing data from both of the aircraft’s onboard recorders.

Frontier Airlines is evaluating opportunities for growth in 2026 as it responds to competitive capacity reductions and expects to have a clearer forecast soon.