JetBlue A320 crew startled by encounter with ‘unseen’ military tanker north of Venezuela
Air-ground radio communications have revealed that a JetBlue Airbus A320 crew in the Caribbean was startled by a US Air Force tanker in their vicinity which apparently did not have its transponder active.
Aerosucre 727 freighter damaged on landing after main-gear problem
Colombian investigators are probing a landing accident involving an Aerosucre Boeing 727-200 freighter at Barranquilla.
Abra Group considers adding shorter-haul capacity to combined fleet
The parent of Colombia’s Avianca, Brazil’s Gol and Spanish wet-lease operator Wamos sees opportunities to boost regional connectivity throughout Latin America
Abra Group expands Aerolineas Argentinas codeshare to include Avianca
Abra Group has expanded its codeshare agreement with Aerolineas Argentinas to include Avianca, covering nine Colombian cities and 12 Argentine destinations as the Latin American aviation group builds its regional network.
Azul E195 landed on wrong Rio runway after parallel’s lights were switched off
Brazilian investigators have been unable to determine precisely why runway lights at Rio de Janeiro’s Santos Dumont airport were switched off for several minutes, during which time an Azul Embraer 195 inadvertently landed on the illuminated parallel runway.
JetBlue A320 crew startled by encounter with ‘unseen’ military tanker north of Venezuela
Air-ground radio communications have revealed that a JetBlue Airbus A320 crew in the Caribbean was startled by a US Air Force tanker in their vicinity which apparently did not have its transponder active.
T-38C phase out begins as USAF flight school receives first T-7A trainer
The US Air Force’s Air Force’s Air Education and Training Command has received its first Boeing T-7A Red Hawk trainer jet, marking a significant milestone in the service’s efforts to modernise pilot training and replace its ageing fleet of Northrop T-38C Talon aircraft.
Spirit pilots and flight attendants agree to pay cuts as carrier navigates bankruptcy
Spirit Airlines’ pilots and flight attendants have approved revised employment contracts featuring concessions the carrier estimates will save $100 million annually as it seeks to emerge from bankruptcy proceedings.
Cues missed before Southwest 737 began take-off roll on parallel Orlando taxiway
US investigators state that a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 captain did not adhere to runway-verification procedures before the jet commenced its take-off roll from a parallel taxiway at Orlando earlier this year.
US military helicopter ADS-B exemption sparks safety backlash
Safety investigators and lawmakers are opposing provisions in the US defence spending bill that would exempt some military helicopters from aircraft-tracking requirements, citing risks highlighted by January’s fatal Potomac River collision.
Jazeera Airways and Beond selected to establish charter carriers in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation regulator has selected Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways and the premium leisure carrier Beond to establish charter operations in the kingdom.
Qatar Airways leadership suddenly changes as Hamad airport executive named new chief
Qatar Airways Group has named a new chief executive, appointing Hamad Ali Al-Khater who succeeds Badr Mohammed Al-Meer with immediate effect.
Pentagon deploys first one-way attack squadron using Shahed-136 derivative
US Central Command has activated its first one-way attack squadron, operating strike drones reverse-engineered from Iran’s Shahed-136 kamikaze aircraft – marking a major shift toward low-cost offensive drone capabilities.
Israir in talks to acquire A330s and seeks block-seat deal with tour operator
Israeli leisure carrier Israir is holding talks with a view to purchasing two Airbus A330s for long-haul operations.
US clears support sales for Bahrain F-16s and Saudi helicopters
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has cleared potential foreign military sales worth $1.45 billion, including $1 billion for Saudi Arabian helicopter spares and training services, plus $445 million for Bahrain F-16 fighter sustainment.
Vueling flight data supports validation of European gate-to-gate emissions model
Flight-data monitoring from Spanish carrier Vueling has been used to validate a European methodology for calculating carbon emissions based on fuel burn for gate-to-gate scenarios.
Saab innovation unit details 2026 flight-test plan for Ruby vehicle with ‘software-defined fuselage’
Saab’s internal innovation start-up The Rainforest will fly an unmanned platform next year employing what it describes as “the world’s first software-defined aircraft fuselage”.
Norse Atlantic cancels proposed follow-up share offering
Scandinavian operator Norse Atlantic has cancelled a proposed additional offering of shares, because the company’s stock price is below the threshold for issue.
SmartLynx Airlines closure leaves fate of sister Estonian and Maltese carriers unclear
SmartLynx Airlines’ operation in Estonia appears to have followed the wet-lease specialist’s Latvian arm and been sold to its management and Dutch company Break Point Distressed Asset Management, although there is as yet no clarity on fate of the Maltese unit. Meanwhile, crews have pointed to mounting issues at the main Latvian carrier in the run-up to its closure.
SunExpress chief to lead Eurowings as Bischof steps down
SunExpress chief executive Max Kownatzki will leave to take up the same position at Eurowings, with Marcus Schnabel becoming the new chief of the Turkish Airlines-Lufthansa Group joint venture.
Australia awards CAE 10-year contract to deliver Future Air Mission Training System
CAE has been awarded a more than A$300 million ($200 million) contract to deliver the Royal Australian Air Force’s Future Air Mission Training System capability.
IndiGo parent’s chair blames chaos on combination of internal and external events
Indian carrier IndiGo’s parent, InterGlobe Aviation, has blamed a combination of internal and external events for the airline’s recent widespread disruption, but insists that the situation was not the result of deliberate actions.
Bangladesh signs LOI with Leonardo for Eurofighter Typhoon purchase
Bangladesh has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Leonardo signalling its interest in acquiring Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft.
MQ-28A nailed AMRAAM shot with minimal human input: four commands
Boeing and the Royal Australian Air Force have revealed details of the MQ-28A Ghost Bat’s first successful air-to-air missile firing, demonstrating autonomous engagement capabilities in a multi-aircraft formation.
AirAsia expects A321LR deliveries to begin in 2026
Malaysia-headquartered AirAsia Group expects to take delivery of its first Airbus A321LR in 2026, as it looks to “unify” the operations of its short-haul and medium-haul units.
L3Harris launches production of Viper Shield EW suite for F-16 customers
L3Harris has launched low-rate initial production of its Viper Shield electronic warfare suite for the Lockheed Martin F-16, after the technology cleared a key review conducted by the US Air Force.
Libya’s Buraq Air signs to modernise fleet with A320neos
Libyan carrier Buraq Air has signed a provisional agreement to expand its fleet with 10 Airbus A320neo twinjets.
EgyptAir agrees sale-and-leaseback of three A350s with BOC Aviation
EgyptAir is undertaking a sale and leaseback of three Airbus A350-900s through Singaporean aircraft lessor BOC Aviation.
Flysafair to take first 737 Max jets in 2028
Flysafair will take its first Boeing 737 Max jets through lessor AerCap following an agreement announced at Dubai air show on 18 November.
Morocco picks Airbus H225M as Puma helicopter replacement
Morocco has become the latest customer for the Airbus Helicopters H225M Caracal, signing for 10 of the heavy-twins for combat search and rescue operations.