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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its final report on the American Airlines Boeing 737 runway overrun incident at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) on February 10, 2024, concluding that improper maintenance had diminished the aircraft’s braking system performance. American Airlines Flight 1632, with 98 passengers and six crew members onboard, failed to slow down sufficiently while landing at DFW, turning a normal touchdown into a braking emergency. The 737-800 overran Runway 17L before it was stopped by the airport’s Engineered Materials Arresting System (EMAS), with no one harmed during the incident. Final Report On Flight AA1632 Runway…

It is well known that the cost of buying the many individual parts that make up a car is far more than the cost of purchasing a fully functioning car. This is made much worse if those parts are in short supply. In some cases, more money might be made from disassembling the car and selling its components individually rather than selling it as a functioning whole. In the aviation world, something similar is happening. On the second-hand market, an aircraft can fetch a higher price if it is disassembled and sold for parts. This is being driven by a…

Germany is preparing to spend nearly €1 billion ($1.1 billion) on 20 additional H145M military helicopters from Airbus, completing a major rotary-wing modernization effort as Berlin continues to boost defense spending in response to Russia’s war on Ukraine.  According to a German finance ministry document seen by Bloomberg and Reuters, the aircraft are to be delivered over two years starting in 2027, with the funding proposal to be presented to the Bundestag’s budget committee.   Completing the 2023 H145M framework order  The planned acquisition would exhaust the options under a December 2023 framework agreement, under which the Bundeswehr had ordered up to 82 multi-role H145M helicopters, comprising 62 firm orders and 20 options.…

Hello from the UAE, as I just flew Etihad Airways’ fascinating Airbus A321LR first class on the 6hr40min flight from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Abu Dhabi (AUH), as part of my review trip. While I’m always excited to fly a new product, I was particularly looking forward to this flight, given that the A321LR is Etihad’s newest aircraft, and represents an interesting new chapter for the airline, of operating narrow body planes in long haul markets. The plane has a very unusual first class product, which might seem underwhelming on the surface, but it’s actually pretty awesome. While I’ll have a…

Helsing has released new footage showing its HX-2 loitering munition undergoing military-led field tests in four countries. Published on November 10, 2025, the video focuses on autonomous targeting, networked operations, and what the company describes as rapid operator adaptability. The footage shows the drone performing simulated strikes against static and moving targets and coordinating with a small land drone for combined target acquisition. Another sequence demonstrates what Helsing calls “automatic target detection and engagement.” The trials used inert payloads but replicated full mission profiles from target identification to terminal approach. According to Helsing, soldiers were able to operate the HX-2…

Air traffic controllers are the unseen guardians of the skies, ensuring that every aircraft moves safely and efficiently from take-off to landing. Whether guiding a single-engine Cessna or a fully loaded Airbus A380, air traffic controllers play a vital role in keeping air travel one of the safest modes of transportation in the world. Given the pressure involved, air traffic controllers can earn a very high salary. In this article, we will take a look at the typical earning potential of an air traffic controller in the US, which is significantly higher than the national average. We will also consider…

Etihad Airways and Hong Kong Airlines have announced an expanded partnership featuring a new codeshare agreement and a reciprocal loyalty program.  The agreement was formalized at a ceremony in Hong Kong on November 4, 2025, coinciding with the arrival of Etihad’s maiden flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). Under the new codeshare arrangement, Hong Kong Airlines flights between Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi will be available for booking under Etihad’s “EY” code.  Likewise, travelers can fly from Abu Dhabi to several Japanese destinations including Fukuoka, Sapporo, Osaka, and Okinawa on Hong Kong Airlines-operated…

It has been a rough several days for aviation in the United States. We’re currently on day 41 of the government shutdown, which is the longest one we’ve ever seen in the country. While there are signs of the shutdown nearing an end, it hasn’t happened yet. An increasing number of air traffic controllers have been calling in sick, given that some can no longer justify showing up to work without a paycheck. As a result, we’ve seen the FAA force airlines to cancel a certain percentage of flights, and that’s intended to help with operational reliability and staffing shortages. Anyway, President…

Airlines and their passengers continue to face disruption in the United States of America, with the ongoing government shutdown having had a knock-on effect in the form of air traffic control staff shortages. This has led to operating restrictions at major US airports, with private jets now also impacted by these rules. Elsewhere, as is common in times of extreme disruption, certain carriers are reported to have offered crew extra pay in order to pick up more flights and get as many passengers as possible where they need to be. However, with controllers still having to work without pay, a…

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered restrictions on business aviation operations at 12 major US airports as air traffic control staffing shortages drag on during the federal government shutdown, now in its sixth week.  The directive, effective on November 11, 2025, will bar most non-scheduled business and private flights at airports already facing capacity cuts for commercial carriers. The affected airports include Chicago O’Hare (ORD), Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), Denver (DEN), Boston Logan (BOS), Houston Bush Intercontinental (IAH), Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), New York John F. Kennedy (JFK), Los Angeles (LAX), Newark Liberty (EWR), Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX), Washington Reagan National (DCA) and…