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When it comes to long-haul flying in the modern commercial aviation industry, it is no secret that the transatlantic corridor between the US and Europe is just about the most lucrative market out there. This year, Cirium, an aviation analytics company, shows that airlines have collectively scheduled a grand total of 181,293 one-way departures from the US to Europe, offering 48,640,194 seats in the process. But which routes are the most popular? While one particular corridor stands head and shoulders above the rest, there are plenty more that see multiple daily departures with different airlines throughout the year. This underlines…

“…inaccurate assumptions about the low-altitude operating environment, which could inadvertently weaken established safety frameworks and introduce unnecessary hazards into an already complex airspace. Unless revised appropriately, Part 108 will create—not mitigate—the potential for midair collision and resulting casualty.” Source: A portion of the commentary released by Vertical Aviation International (VAI) in opposition to recent FAA information about Part 108.

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Also: USAF Reactivates Squadron For Drone Ops, Beyond Aero, Vertical Aerospace, Archer Midnight Amazon Prime Air has halted its unmanned delivery operations after two of its MK30 drones ran into the boom of a crane in Tolleson, Arizona. No injuries were reported. The crash happened early on October 1, leaving both aircraft destroyed. Police in Tolleson quickly secured the site and confirmed that an investigation was underway. Federal officials also stepped in, with both the FAA and the NTSB doing their parts. Skydweller Aero announced the recent completion of a 74-hour flight of its unmanned, solar-powered aircraft in conjunction with…

Also: New NOTAM Service, 737 Production Cap, RNZAF NH90 Helis, ATC Sick Days Trend Up Just over three months after hitting the market, Piper Aircraft’s diesel-powered multi-engine trainer has logged its first domestic order. The deal will deliver five of the Seminole DX aircraft to Florida-based Skyborne Airline Academy. The Seminole DX was unveiled at this year’s EAA Oshkosh AirVenture. Designed to run on JET A and JET A-1 (with SAF approval in progress), the trainer’s twin DeltaHawk DHK4A180 engines offer about 40% better fuel efficiency than typical avgas piston engines. The FAA is looking to begin the first phase…

Papua New Guinea received its newest Airbus aircraft last month, as the country’s carrier, Air Niugini, took delivery of an Airbus A220 aircraft. However, considering the aircraft was manufactured in Canada and the airline is based in the South Pacific Ocean, the delivery flight was much longer than the average delivery flight. In fact, the total journey time was measured to be four days. This marks the first of nearly a dozen A220s that are destined to join the airline’s fleet, consisting mostly of narrowbody aircraft and a pair of widebody long-haul aircraft. Four Flight Legs, Three Stops, Mirabel To…

In 2025, American Airlines continues to rely heavily on its Boeing 777-200ER fleet to bridge long-distance markets across the Pacific, Atlantic, and South America. While newer aircraft like the Boeing 787-9 take on some ultra-long sectors, the 777-200ER remains a dependable widebody for transoceanic services requiring high capacity and range. With its proven reliability and flexibility, it serves both flagship intercontinental routes and high-demand leisure destinations. The list of American’s longest 777-200ER routes this year reveals the aircraft’s enduring importance. From transpacific journeys linking Dallas–Fort Worth with Seoul and Tokyo, to transatlantic runs connecting Charlotte and Athens or New York…

A few weeks ago we put out a video covering the mysterious reactivation of an Airbus A380 previously operated by Hi Fly. Well, seemingly not-at-all related is yet another A380 reactivation.source

The De Havilland Canada DHC-6 ‘ Twin Otter’ is a popular regional plane that primarily operates short hops between small airports. But what happens when one needs to be ferried 4,000 miles (6,437 km) across the North Atlantic Ocean? As you can imagine, such a journey is a challenging logistical undertaking, but it is one that was successfully carried out earlier this month using a 54-year-old example. The crux of the matter was a fairly simple one, in that the UK-based regional airline Isles of Scilly Skybus needed another Twin Otter to fulfil an agreement with Guernsey-based carrier Aurigny. However,…

Saudia and SriLankan Airlines have announced that they are strengthening ties with an expansion of their interline partnership.  According to SriLankan Airlines, the operators have signed an agreement to “reinforce the long-standing relationship between the two national flag carriers”.  In a social media post on October 10, 2025, SriLankan Airlines wrote: “This enhanced collaboration connects 13 international destinations of SV network and 13 domestic points across Saudi Arabia covering all three provinces to Sri Lanka and beyond.”  The airline added: “Passengers across the kingdom can now enjoy greater convenience, improved connectivity, and wider travel options across both networks.”  The news…