BETA Technologies Begins eVTOL Integration Pilot Program
BETA Technologies completed its first operational flights under the U.S. government's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, covering 275 nautical miles.
Jul 11, 20263 min
Airlines
FAA Proposes Lifting 53-Year Overland Supersonic Flight Ban
The FAA issued an NPRM to lift the 53-year-old overland supersonic flight ban, replacing the Mach 1 limit with a 0.11 psf noise standard.
Jul 3, 20263 min
Regulatory
FAA Awards $875M Contract to ASI for SMART Scheduling
The FAA has awarded Air Space Intelligence an $875 million contract to deploy the SMART system, aiming to reduce U.S. airspace congestion by 2026.
Jun 23, 20264 min
Technology
Twelve Opens AirPlant One for Synthetic E-Jet Fuel Output
Twelve has launched the AirPlant One facility in Washington to produce E-Jet fuel, a synthetic SAF supported by Microsoft and Alaska Airlines.
Jun 16, 20264 min
Manufacturing
APEX FTE Awards 2026 Recognize Airline and Airport Leaders
The APEX FTE Awards 2026 honored Munich Airport, Ryanair, and other industry leaders for excellence in airline ancillary and airport retail innovation.
Jun 11, 20263 min
Business
Virgin Atlantic Completes A350 Starlink Wi-Fi Roll-out
Virgin Atlantic has finished installing Starlink on its 12 Airbus A350 aircraft, completing the fleet retrofit five months ahead of schedule.
Jun 2, 20264 min
Technology
Delhi Airport Deploys SkyCast to Cut Fog-Related Delays
Delhi's IGI Airport has launched the SkyCast system to provide real-time weather intelligence and reduce fog-related flight delays by 2026.
May 31, 20263 min
Technology
NASA X-59 Supersonic Flight Tests Near Mach 1 Milestone
NASA and Lockheed Martin are preparing the X-59 for its first supersonic flight in early June 2026 to test quiet sonic technology.
May 30, 20264 min
Manufacturing
FAA Head Defends Legacy ATC Systems Amid Modernization Push
FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford confirms the safety of legacy air traffic control systems while acknowledging the need to replace aging IT infrastructure.
May 29, 20264 min
Regulatory
HKIA Opens Expanded Terminal 2 After $1.65B Upgrade
Hong Kong International Airport has opened its expanded Terminal 2, marking a major milestone in the $141.5 billion Three-Runway System project.
May 28, 20264 min
Airports
Alaska Air Group Adopts Boeing Virtual Airplane Technology
Alaska Air Group signed a deal to integrate Boeing's Virtual Airplane platform, starting with 737 MAX training modules to improve pilot readiness.
May 23, 20264 min
Airlines
Qatar Airways Qsuite Availability: Fleet and Route Guide
Qatar Airways operates 80 widebody aircraft with Qsuite business class, with the A350-1000 fleet offering the product on every flight.
May 21, 20263 min
Airlines
Cathay Pacific Debuts Aria Suites on Retrofitted 777-300ER
Cathay Pacific is retrofitting 30 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with new Aria Suites, featuring sliding doors to enhance passenger privacy and cabin density.
May 21, 20264 min
Airlines
FAA Tests AI System to Reduce National Flight Delays
The FAA is testing its SMART AI program to predict air traffic congestion up to two hours in advance, aiming to reduce widespread flight delays.
May 10, 20264 min
Technology
Melbourne Airport Deploys AI Agents for Incident Response
Melbourne Airport is using agentic AI to help staff access SOPs and draft incident reports, aiming to improve response times and operational efficiency.
May 4, 20264 min
Technology
American Airlines Adopts iOS 26 Enhanced Wallet Boarding Passes
American Airlines now supports iOS 26's enhanced Wallet boarding passes, adding native Apple Maps integration, destination guides, and luggage tracking.
Apr 14, 20265 min
Technology
DC-ANSP to Launch Remote Air Traffic Control Tower for Curaçao
DC-ANSP will introduce a remote control tower in Curaçao to modernize air traffic management, enhance safety, and improve operational efficiency.
Apr 10, 20264 min
Technology
Delta Partners with Amazon Leo for High-Speed Wi-Fi by 2028
Delta Air Lines will equip 500 aircraft with Amazon's Leo satellite internet starting in 2028, offering free high-speed Wi-Fi to SkyMiles members.
Apr 3, 20265 min
Technology
ICAO Launches Next-Gen Border System Globally in March 2026
ICAO is launching its next-gen PKD system on March 27, 2026, to enhance security and streamline verification for digital travel documents globally.
Mar 26, 20264 min
Technology
FAA Briefly Grounds All JetBlue Flights After System Outage
JetBlue flights were briefly grounded nationwide at the airline's request after a system outage, causing temporary but widespread operational disruptions.
Mar 10, 20264 min
Technology