✈️ Commercial Aviation
Nearly $460K: Does American Airlines Really Pay Its Pilots That Much?
The ins and outs of pilot salaries in the United States.
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Air Europa to launch Madrid–Johannesburg service in June 2026
Air Europa will expand its long-haul network with the launch of a new route between Madrid and Johannesburg, with the first flight scheduled for 24 June 2026. The airline has already opened sales for the service, which will operate three times weekly—on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays—using Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Departing Madrid-Barajas at 15:05, the […]
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Emirates Airbus A380 Makes Rare Diversion To Ghana After Smoke Indication
An abundance of caution leads to a rare sight as one of the world's largest commercial airplanes touches down in an unlikely destination.
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Riga Airport maintains stability in 2025 with 7.1 million passengers and growing cargo volumes
Riga Airport closed 2025 with stable operational performance, serving just over 7.1 million passengers, broadly in line with the previous year, despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Cargo activity was a notable bright spot, with handled volumes increasing by 7% year-on-year to 20,100 tonnes. Of the total passenger traffic, 5.7 million travellers began their journeys […]
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IAG Names British Airways CFO José Antonio Barrionuevo as New Group CFO
Chief Financial Officer of International Airlines Group (IAG), Nicholas Cadbury, has announced that he will be stepping down from the role in June 2026 and leaving the company to explore new avenues. Some notable airlines part of IAG include British Airways and Iberia. Who will be taking over the role? Current Chief Financial and Transformation […] The post IAG Names British Airways CFO José Antonio Barrionuevo as New Group CFO appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
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Air Canada Plane Taxied For Takeoff With Baggage Handler Trapped In Cargo Hold
A baggage handler's unexpected ride raises safety concerns.
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Why The FAA’s Newest Rule Could Saddle Airlines With Billions In Costs
The FAA's new rule for the airline industry. Discover the staggering price tag attached.
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Never Miss A Beat: Here’s What Flight Attendants Look Out For During Your Flight
Always observant and assessing risks.
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Boeing 737 MAX Jet Moves to Second Phase in Certification: Report
Boeing 737 MAX 10 has been cleared by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to move to the second phase of its certification after facing delays amid unresolved engine de-icing issues, according to a Reuters report. Boeing and the FAA have declined to comment on this matter, as per the report. Boeing 737 MAX variant jets: […] The post Boeing 737 MAX Jet Moves to Second Phase in Certification: Report appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
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Boeing Begins Final 737 MAX 10 Flight Tests As De-Icing Problems Persist
A pivotal moment looms as Boeing's largest MAX variant enters the next phase of certification, but lingering issues threaten to derail progress.
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The Aircraft Replacing The Iconic Boeing 747 Freighter
A look at the the next heavy hauler of the sky.
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Emirates Expands Premium Economy Travel to 10 New Cities
Emirates is significantly expanding the reach of its popular Premium Economy cabin, launching the service in 10 new cities and adding more flights on two existing routes from January 8, 2026. Supported by its next-generation Airbus A350 fleet, the airline will also add extra daily frequencies to Copenhagen, Phuket, and Cape Town ahead of the […] The post Emirates Expands Premium Economy Travel to 10 New Cities appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
🚀 Space & Aerospace
FCC approves 7,500 additional Starlink satellites
The FCC approved a second tranche of 7,500 Starlink Gen2 satellites Jan. 9, expanding the size of SpaceX’s authorized next-generation constellation. The post FCC approves 7,500 additional Starlink satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.
🚁 Military & Defense
Space Force awards $739 million in launch orders to SpaceX
SpaceX sweeps nine national security missions for SDA and NRO under NSSL Phase 3 Lane 1 The post Space Force awards $739 million in launch orders to SpaceX appeared first on SpaceNews.
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An Overview of the U.S. Army’s New Training Helicopter Competition
Bell, M1 and Lockheed Martin have been selected for the next phase of the U.S. Army’s Flight School Next competition. Let’s see what each proposal brings to the competition. Bell Textron announced on Jan. 5, 2026, that it has been selected to advance to the next phase of the U.S. Army’s Flight School Next competition, […]
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Cessna S550 Involved in Death of Teenager in Venezuela
A 16-year-old was struck by a Cessna jet in Venezuela earlier this week while the aircraft was landing on the runway. The teenager died from his injuries on the runway of San Juan de Los Morros Airport, Guárico, Venezuela, according to local media reports. The 16-year-old was hit by one of the plane’s wings On […] The post Cessna S550 Involved in Death of Teenager in Venezuela appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
🚁 Military & Defense
Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Consolidated XPY-1
On January 10, 1929, the Consolidated XPY-1 maritime flying boat made its first flight, marking an early step in U.S. Navy long-range patrol aviation.
🛩️ General Aviation
The Gunner Who Fell From the Sky…Without a Parachute. The Story of Sgt. Alan E. Magee
Discover the extraordinary true story of Sgt. Alan E. Magee, the World War II B-17 gunner who survived a 22,000-foot fall without a parachute. This remarkable account revisits his harrowing mission over St. Nazaire, his unlikely survival, and the legacy he left behind.
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100 Years On: How American Airlines Changed US Aviation Over The Last Century
The storied history of American Airlines is woven into the history of commercial aviation.
🚁 Military & Defense
Travel For Aircraft Bookshelf – Night of the Bear by Alan Cockrell and Richard Hess
Night of the Bear is a tense techno-thriller by Alan Cockrell and Richard Hess that explores a chillingly plausible nuclear strike scenario, grounded in real-world aviation and military expertise.