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Speaking on the investigation into the 29 January 2025 disaster which killed all 67 people on an American Airlines CRJ700 and a US Army Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk, Jennifer Homendy, chairwoman of the NTSB, said “system flaws” aligned to cause the crash.
On 26 January, the right, rear main landing gear wheel fell off a British Airways A350-1000 operating from Las Vegas to London as flight BA274. The wheel fell off the aircraft as the landing gear was being retracted. The flight continued for a safe and uneventful landing in London and no one was injured on […] The post British Airways A350 loses wheel departing Las Vegas appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
SAN FRANCISCO — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s latest space weather observatory has reached Lagrange point 1. The Space Weather Follow On — Lagrange 1 executed its final engine […] The post NOAA solar observatory reaches Lagrange point 1 appeared first on SpaceNews.
UPS has announced that it has retired its MD-11 fleet. The aircraft type is currently grounded pending inspections following the deadly November crash in Louisville. In its fourth quarter earnings report the company said, “UPS accelerated its fleet modernization plans, completing the retirement of its MD-11 fleet during the fourth quarter of 2025.” The gap […] The post UPS retires its MD-11 fleet appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David dive back into the debate around public servants’ airline benefits and ask whether the Department of Finance got the balance right.
Satellites observed a frozen landscape across much of the country after a massive winter storm.
Published at 2100PST 27JAN26 / 0500GMT 28JAN26Eurowings on Tuesday (27JAN26) filed service changes on selected routes to London, as the carrier begins service at London Gatwick.Cologne – London Gatwick eff 29MAR26 13 weekly A319/320/737-800, replacing London Heathrow (schedule below focusing on 23MAY26 – 05JUN26)EW472 CGN1055 – 1115LGW EQV DEW474 CGN1830 – 1850LGW 319 3EW474 CGN1845 – 1905KGW 319 12EW474 CGN1855 – 1915LGW 318 45EW474 CGN1950 – 2010LGW 319 7EW473 LGW1200 – 1420EQV DEW475 LGW2000
Delta's flightline is growing.
Published at 2000PST 27JAN26 / 0400GMT 28JAN26 Delta in the last few months gradually filed service changes on intercontinental routes for Northern summer 2026 season. The latest changes as of 25JAN26, including selected changes that were not highlighted since AeroRoutes’ summary report since early-September 2025, are as follows. The comparisons are based on schedule data as of 31AUG25 vs 25JAN26.Atlanta – Amsterdam* DL070/071 Initially filed A330-300 replaced by following28MAR26 – 06JUN26
SAN FRANCISCO – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is keeping close tabs on the cost of the next generation of geostationary weather satellites. The Geostationary and Extended Operations (GeoXO) […] The post Budget remains tight for scaled-back GeoXO program appeared first on SpaceNews.
There are over 20 A380 routes to the US this year.
VH-VKK departed Melbourne this week for the cabin update, which will see new seating for both business and economy passengers, on-board wi-fi, and lie-flat crew rest bunks. The first aircraft is expected to be completed by the end of March, with all 11 787-8s to be progressively refreshed.
Breeze Airways is reportedly adding Atlantic City and San Antonio to its route map in 2026, aligning with its strategy of serving underserved markets and secondary airports.
Published at 1900PST 27JAN26 / 0300GMT 28JAN26 Delta in Northern summer 2026 season schedules seasonal Detroit – Panama City NW Florida Beaches service, operated by Boeing 717 aircraft. Service will be offered from 13JUN26 to 05SEP26 on weekly basis.DL2942 DTW1000 – 1115ECP 717 6DL2942 ECP1205 – 1537DTW 717 6This route replaces Detroit – Destin/Ft. Walton Beach service, previously scheduled during the same period.
Will the latest issue with the Boeing 777X lead to another delay?
The low-cost carrier currently flies four times per week between Adelaide and Denpasar using its 180-seat A320-200 aircraft, and the daily services will “create more than 56,000 seats per year” through Adelaide. Bali is Adelaide’s largest and fastest-growing international destination.
Record deliveries made 2025 a landmark year for the F-35, but low capability rates still challenge the world’s most advanced fighter.
Published at 1800PST 27JAN26 / 0200GMT 28JAN26 Avelo Airlines recently extended schedule listings to 18AUG26. Despite the schedule being extended to August 2026, the airline’s Boeing 737-700 operation remains unchanged until late-April 2026.Between 29MAR26 and 21APR26, the airline’s 737-700 operations include the following.New Haven – Atlanta 3 weekly until 21APR26New Haven – Baltimore/Washington 4 weekly until 20APR26New Haven – Charleston SC 2 weekly until 19APR26New Haven – Chicago O'Har
Delivered under the $355.7 million Remotely Piloted Aircraft System Facilities Project, the facilities at RAAF Base Tindal will serve as the home of the Royal Australian Air Force’s MQ-4C Triton aircraft.
BRUSSELS — The European Union’s new government satellite communications program, GOVSATCOM, which pools capacity from eight already on-orbit geosynchronous satellites, began operations last week, European Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius said Jan. 27. The program is designed to provide secure communications capabilities to the EU and its member states and could expand by […] The post EU launches government satcom program in sovereignty push appeared first on SpaceNews.