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The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has temporarily taken its public docket system offline after learning that publicly released accident materials may allow people to reconstruct approximations of cockpit voice recorder audio. The agency said advances in “image recognition and computational methods” have allowed individuals to recreate approximations of CVR audio from sound spectrum imagery released as part of NTSB investigations. The issue includes material released in the ongoing investigation into the crash of UPS Flight 2976 in Louisville, Kentucky, in November 2025. “The NTSB does not release cockpit audio recordings,” the agency said in a statement posted to its…

Malaysia Airlines has taken delivery of its 200th Boeing aircraft, a milestone in more than five decades of partnership between the carrier and the American planemaker. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-8 registered as 9M-MVR, touched down at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) on May 21, 2026, after a 22-hour journey from Boeing’s delivery center in Seattle. On arrival, it was greeted with a water salute. Five decades in the making The journey to this 200th delivery began in 1972, when Malaysia Airlines received its first Boeing aircraft, a 737-200, at Subang International Airport (SZB).  Since then, the airline’s Boeing fleet…

In collaboration with the Los Angeles Dodgers, All Nippon Airways is marking the team’s back-to-back World Series championships with a series of exclusive in-flight collectibles for passengers traveling between Los Angeles and Tokyo. The promotion, announced on May 22, 2026, also coincides with the 40th anniversary of ANA’s first international flight to Los Angeles. What passengers will receive From May 22 through September 30, 2026, all passengers on ANA flights departing Los Angeles for Tokyo will receive a limited-edition commemorative pin. Two unique designs will be released at different points during the promotional period, each featuring the ANA and Dodgers…

Avion Express, a leading global ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) operator, announced the appointment of Vytenis Suklys as Chief Executive Officer, effective from 1st of June.  Vytenis Suklys brings a strong background in both airline business and financial management. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Avion Express, giving him deep familiarity with the company’s operations and strategy.  Beyond aviation, he has accumulated broad experience within large logistics business group. In his new role, he will focus on strengthening operational performance and driving the company’s continued growth across global markets.   Suklys succeeds Darius Kajokas who led the company for more…

Singapore Airlines has announced plans to increase its flight frequencies between Singapore and Amsterdam to 10 services per week from August 1 through October 22, 2026, adding to its current daily operations on the route. The expansion comes in response to strong demand for travel between the Asia-Pacific region and Europe. Additional flights The new frequencies will see flight SQ334 depart Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 11:10 local time, arriving at 18:35 local time. The return service, flight SQ333, will depart Amsterdam on the aforementioned days at 20:35 local time,…

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has launched a new website that affords the public a direct look at more than 10,000 air traffic control modernization projects underway across the country. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford unveiled the ‘Modern Skies’ website on May 22, 2026, just ahead of the Memorial Day travel weekend. The site is designed to offer what officials describe as an unprecedented level of transparency into how federal dollars are being spent to upgrade the nation’s aviation infrastructure. What  Modern Skies platform offers The Modern Skies platform includes…

Saudia has received its first A321XLR aircraft from European manufacturer Airbus. The aircraft arrived at King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah (JED), on May 24, 2026, after completing the delivery flight from Toulouse. This aircraft, with registration HZ-ASBA, is the first of 15 aircraft that the Saudi flag carrier ordered from Airbus in 2019, as part of a larger order for 30 A321neo aircraft.  They will be operated by Saudia in a two-class configuration with a total of 144 seats, 24 in Business and 120 in Economy Class.  The business class cabin is fitted with Thomson VantageSOLO hardshell full lie-flat seats…

A Royal Air Force (RAF) Dassault Falcon 900LX carrying UK Defense Secretary John Healey had its GPS signals jammed for the duration of a three-hour flight returning from Estonia on May 21, 2026, in what a UK defense source quoted by British media described as “reckless Russian interference.”   The Times first reported the incident, which has not been formally attributed by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD).  Healey had been visiting British personnel deployed to Estonia as part of NATO’s enhanced forward presence on the alliance’s eastern flank. The aircraft, an Envoy IV CC.1 (registration G-ZABH) operated by Centreline AV Limited on behalf of 32 (The…

Do you know the difference between mitre and square cut cotter pin ends? Cotter pins are commonly used in machinery and mechanical assemblies. Also known as split pins, they consist of a U-shaped piece of metal with two prongs of different lengths. You can temporarily secure an assembly by inserting a cotter pin through a precut hole, followed by twisting the prongs outward. While some cotter pins have mitre ends, however, others have square cut ends. What Are Mitre Ends? Mitre ends are characterized by angled tips. Like all cotter pins, they feature two prongs that form a U-shape. If…

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) held the opening ceremony for its rebuilt Terminal 2 (T2) on May 22, 2026, with departure facilities scheduled to commence operations on May 27, 2026, and 15 airlines moving their check-in services to the new building in phases through mid-June, ahead of the summer peak. Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) said about 1,500 guests attended the ceremony, which doubled as a showcase for some 40 business partners, including airlines, cargo terminals, and ground handlers. The same booths hosted the HKIA Expo and Career Fair on May 23 and 24, 2026, recruiting for more than 4,400…