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Japanese budget carrier ZIPAIR is set to make aviation history in 2026 as the first airline to operate nonstop passenger flights between Tokyo and Florida. The Japan Airlines subsidiary has partnered with Disney Destinations International on a special series of charter flights connecting Tokyo’s beloved Disney parks: Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, with Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida. image Four charter flights scheduled for Spring 2026 ZIPAIR will operate four round-trip flights aboard Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, departing from Tokyo’s Narita International Airport (NRT) to Orlando International Airport (MCO) on February 23, February 28, March 5, and…

A United Nations human rights commission Monday called Russian drone strikes in Ukraine war crimes.The Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine report alleges that drone strikes in an area spanning nearly 200 miles along the Dnieper River, which bisects Ukraine, have targeted Ukrainian civilians. “The Russian armed forces have carried out attacks with short-range drones on the right bank of the river, which is under Ukrainian Government control, with full disregard for the civilian population, killing and injuring civilians and causing damage and destruction,” the report says.The investigative team that produced the report was appointed by the U.N. Human…

American Airlines has revealed that Edinburgh Airport (EDI) in Scotland will be its first international destination for its new fleet of Airbus A321XLR long-range narrowbody twinjets. The Fort Worth-based oneworld founding member plans to fly the type there on a seasonal basis from March of 2026, with John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York being the origin. This development follows a successful summer of seasonal operations between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Edinburgh this year, with the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner being the aircraft of choice for American Airlines on this corridor. The carrier has configured its A321XLRs with…

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued an urgent safety recommendation calling on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to mandate immediate inspections of the main landing gear on several Learjet models. The move follows a fatal February 2025 crash in Arizona involving a Learjet 35A whose landing gear separated on touchdown.  On February 10, 2025, the twin-engine business jet was attempting to land at Scottsdale Airport (SDL) when it veered sharply left during rollout and struck a parked Gulfstream G200 on the ramp. The Learjet’s captain was killed, while the first officer and a passenger aboard the jet, along with…

Swiss International Air Lines has taken the drastic decision of grounding all nine of its Airbus A220-100 narrowbody twinjets amid ongoing engine issues with the plane’s Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofans. The Swiss flag carrier and Star Alliance member was the launch customer for the type back in 2016, when it was still known as the Bombardier CS100 before the sale to Airbus. However, since then, these aircraft’s Pratt & Whitney GTF engines have been plagued by reliability issues that reportedly come in the form of corrosion damage caused by a production issue. With no end in sight for these…

“In recent years, park officials have observed a rise in illegal drone activity, which they attribute to the increasing affordability and availability of consumer drones. In response, Yosemite has expanded signage at park entrances and key visitor areas to remind the public of drone restrictions. During the current government shutdown, there have been sporadic reports of unauthorized drone use. Law enforcement rangers are responding to incidents as they arise.” Source: Excerpted from an email from the Park Service Public Affairs office, commenting on the increase in illicit drone activity in the National Park system.

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During Cruise Flight At 4,500 Ft, The Engine Stopped Producing Power Without Any Warning On October 4, 2025, about 2130 central daylight time, a Lancair 320 airplane, N431M, was destroyed when it was involved in an accident near Huron, Indiana. The pilot was seriously injured. The airplane was operated under Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations as a Part 91 personal flight. The pilot stated that during cruise flight at 4,500 ft, the engine stopped producing power without any warning. He attempted to restore engine power by increasing the mixture control to the fully rich position, adjusting the throttle position,…

With The eSPRG Only Weeks Away From Its Start Date, A-AF Will Help To Support Sport Flyers, Worldwide With the all-new and all-digital SportPlane Resource Guide getting ready for publication early next year, the Aero-News Network is pleased to announce yet another addition to the Airborne video news programming roster… Airborne-Affordable Flyers. Dedicated to keeping people up-to-date on the most affordable aspects of sport and general aviation, Airborne-Affordable Flyers is one of our most exciting offerings yet. A-AF will delve into more than just the current LSA community, but look at all aspects of aviation to examine and evaluate the…

Capital A, the parent company of the AirAsia group of airlines, has completed the final steps in its long-running restructuring process, the firm confirmed in a press statement on October 30, 2025.  This will allow Capital A to shift all its airline businesses under the umbrella of AirAsia X, which, until now, was the group’s low-cost long-haul subsidiary.  With this announcement, AirAsia is close to closing a chapter that began nearly six years ago, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced the group into PN17 status, which in Malaysian financial regulation designates companies under severe financial distress.  As part of its restructuring, all…