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Lufthansa is rumoured to be selling off two of its Boeing 747-8s with reports that the buyer is the US Air Force. While the carrier has yet to officially confirm the move, we know that Lufthansa was planning to hold on to its newer 747-8s and operate them into the 2030s. source

When Cirrus co-founders, the Klapmeier brothers, began building single- engine piston aircraft during the early 1980s in the family’s barn in Baraboo, Wisconsin, they probably never imagined that, 40 years later, planes that evolved from their early work would be capable of landing themselves. However, with the development and release of the Cirrus SR Series G7+ in 2025, that is exactly what happened. ‘Gamechanger’ is a word often adopted in aviation, with any number of new developments or innovations seemingly claiming that title. But to be truly worthy of that accolade there must be a significant shift in the current…

A JetBlue pilot reported a near mid-air collision after departing the Caribbean… and it was with a US Air Force jet! JetBlue A320 encounters US Air Force jet departing Curaçao This incident happened on Friday, December 12, 2025, and involves JetBlue flight B61112, flying from Curaçao (CUR) to New York (JFK). The flight was operated by an Airbus A320 with the registration code N809JB. After a routine departure, the A320 was climbing through around 33,000 feet for its cruising altitude of 35,000 feet, when the crew spotted a US Air Force tanker immediately ahead of them, in close proximity, and…

Two reviews published on December 12, 2025, warned that the V-22 Osprey remains exposed to safety risks that could lead to further “catastrophic” mishaps unless the joint program accelerates corrective actions and tightens oversight.  The findings come from a US Navy-led V-22 Comprehensive Review conducted by Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) and a separate report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), both of which highlight long-standing technical, procedural, and organizational weaknesses across the Marine Corps MV-22, Air Force CV-22, and Navy CMV-22 fleets.  Navy review highlights “accumulating” safety risk  NAVAIR’s V-22 Comprehensive Review concluded that the tiltrotor aircraft remains airworthy…

Subscription Required By Charlotte Bailey Dec. 15, 2025, © Leeham News: US startup Green Taxi Aerospace is optimistic about receiving 2027 FAA certification for its all-electric, APU-powered taxi system, a solution it says can save up to 5%-20% of the fuel burn of a short-haul flight. Having submitted its certification plan to the regulator a few weeks ago, the company is currently working with Delta Air Lines and Embraer to launch its retrofitted concept with the E175 regional jet. Although many aerospace sustainability initiatives are focusing on the efficiencies of engine optimisation, SAF, or alternative propulsion, Green Taxi believes “there…

Hawaiian Airlines will officially join the oneworld alliance on April 22, 2026, as JonNYC announced in an X post. As the airline continues to operate under its own brand identity post-merger, the new alliance membership will be a major boost to customer options and perks. Alaska Airlines completed its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines on September 18, 2024. Since then, the two companies have been progressively working towards integrated operations and service. The addition of Hawaiian to the oneworld network will improve customer benefits and options across the board for both the airline and the wider alliance at the same time.…

A United Airlines flight attendant has been charged with battery after getting into a dispute with a Cayman Airways customer service agent over a loud phone call, as flagged by PYOK. This is an interesting story, because the flight attendant admits to battery, but the question is whether Florida’s laws around what constitutes battery are reasonable. United Airlines & Cayman Airways employee dispute in Tampa This incident happened on March 8, 2025, at Tampa International Airport (TPA), though only recently came to light, thanks to police body cam footage that has been released. The dispute involves a United flight attendant…

Commercial aviation is made up of a very diverse group of aircraft today. There are propeller planes, twin-engine planes, three-engine planes, and four-engine planes. Among these, few aircraft are more iconic than the Airbus A380. Its massive wingspan, four engines, and full-length double-deck make it recognizable even to those outside the aviation community. The A380 is the world’s largest commercial airliner flying today, but its reign may be coming to an end in the near future as airlines look for replacements. The days are limited for commercial airplanes operating with four engines. The economics, among other operational factors, no longer…

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The Government of Canada has inked a deal with Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier, which will see six of the Global 6500 purchased at an approximate cost price of CA $550 ($400) million . These airplanes are planned to support the Royal Canadian Air Force to partake in worldwide utility flights, support medical evacuations, and disaster or humanitarian relief (alongside other missions). To celebrate the news, representatives from both Bombardier and the Canadian federal government met at the Global Aircraft Assembly Centre, which is based in Toronto, Canada. Delivery is poised to begin from summer 2027, and continues a long history…