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You’d think we would’ve learned our lesson about a lack of separation between commercial aircraft and helicopters near airports from the fatal crash earlier this year, but here’s another incident that leaves us shaking our heads… Southwest 737 & medical helicopter have very close call VASAviation has the story of an incident that happened on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE). The incident involves a Southwest Boeing 737-700 that was approaching the airport as flight WN1333 from Baltimore (BWI), as well as a Metro Life Flight Eurocopter EC-145 (a medical emergency helicopter). The Southwest jet was given…

A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 experienced a loss of separation with a medical helicopter near Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), forcing the passenger jet to go around. The two aircraft were reportedly separated by just over half a mile at their closest proximity, with the Southwest flight landing safely on its next approach. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has dispatched a team to investigate the incident, which is the latest near-miss in the US amid a federal government shutdown. Southwest Flight Goes Around To Avoid Helicopter Credit: Wikimedia Commons As reported by The Aviation Herald, Southwest Flight 1333 from Baltimore…

Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing low-cost carrier flyadeal is preparing for a major international expansion with plans to launch services to India in the first quarter of 2026. The Jeddah-based airline will enter the Indian market by connecting key metropolitan cities as well as rapidly developing secondary destinations, with Mumbai expected to be the inaugural route. Operating from its hubs in Jeddah (JED), Riyadh (RUH), and Dammam (DMM), flyadeal aims to serve up to six Indian cities by the end of 2026. In addition to regular commercial traffic, the airline plans to cater to religious travel demand. It will offer…

The US Air Force is moving to keep its F-22 Raptor stealth fighters competitive for another decade. In its latest Fiscal Year 2026 budget, the service requested $90.34 million for a new “Viability” upgrade package, an effort designed to protect the jet’s edge against evolving Chinese and Russian threats. Since the Boeing F-47, the centerpiece of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) family, is still years away from hitting operational readiness, the USAF is working on a smart, layered strategy for its stealth fighter. That’s not limited to a fresh coat of paint, of course, but involves hardware, smart fleet…

How much could the Airbus A321XLR shake up Boeing’s future in the long-range narrowbody market? As Airbus pushes the limits of what a narrowbody can achieve, Boeing increasingly appears constrained. In our article, we will examine how the A321XLR may alter the competitive landscape and whether Boeing can respond effectively. To better understand this battle, we’ll trace the lineage of the A321 from its roots in the Airbus A320 family, show how Airbus engineered the XLR variant, and then compare it with Boeing’s attempt (and failure) to retain relevance in the mid-size narrowbody space. We’ll revisit the Boeing 757 story…

Pratt & Whitney is considered to be one of the most well-known names in the aviation industry. The company was first founded in 1925, and it is currently part of RTX, formerly Raytheon Technologies. The Connecticut-based engine manufacturer has spent nearly a decade at the forefront of aviation engine technology. Over the years, the company has been responsible for propulsion systems that have powered aircraft ranging from the Douglas DC-3 and the Boeing 707 to the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning. The company is responsible for consistent innovations in the propulsion space. In recent years, this has included the introduction of…

Turkish Airlines has officially secured a five-year $408.5 million loan that is being provided by the Bank of China, a multinational financial services corporation. The bank’s Macau branch is currently listed as the official lender of record. The airline says that it will be using these funds to support fleet expansion, growth initiatives, and infrastructure projects at its principal hub at Istanbul Airport (IST). This deal adds much-needed fresh liquidity for the airline as Turkish Airlines seeks to execute its 2033 strategy in order to roughly double the size of its fleet to around 800 aircraft. This comes alongside large…

Flying at altitudes and speeds unheard of for contemporary jet aircraft, the Blackbird family required a fuel with unique properties to perform in the extremes the aircraft would be subject to. The Mach 3+ speeds of the Lockheed A-12, M-21, YF-12A, and SR-71 would heat fuel up to 350 degrees, and, lacking insulated fuel tanks, the aircraft required a fuel with a high-flash point that would not vaporize or explode under tremendous heat and pressure. Available jet fuels at the time would not work in this environment, someone would have to create such a fuel, and, in addition to fueling…

Emirates’ relationship with the Airbus A380 is one of the most significant partnerships in modern aviation. When Airbus launched its double-deck super jumbo in the early 2000s, few could have predicted that a single airline would come to define the aircraft’s legacy. Emirates not only became the largest operator of the A380 but also built much of its brand identity around it. With almost 120 units available, the Dubai-based carrier’s fleet dwarfs that of all other airlines combined. However, as the world of aviation evolves, questions persist: has Emirates over-invested in an aircraft that no longer fits the modern air…

The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) has announced that it will be financing the acquisition of six Airbus A350-900 aircraft for Gulf carrier Emirates through Japanese Operating Leases with Call Option (JOLCO) structures, marking Emirates’ return to the leasing market after a near six-year absence. Five aircraft financings have closed, with a sixth in the works. This deal deepens a 40-year relationship between HSBC and Emirates and supports Emirates’ broader fleet renewal. This includes 65 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, which will be delivered through 2028. These Airbus A350, which are already in service at Emirates, help the airline expand…