Aviation News & Insights

A US Marine Corps F-35B fighter jet went down near Miramar airbase on Friday. The pilot ejected safely and is in stable condition.

WestJet has issued a 72-hour lockout notice in response to a strike threat from the Canadian Union of Public Employees, deepening an ongoing labor dispute.

The Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 prototype has successfully completed its first flight, marking the start of the formal certification testing program.

Boeing has officially finished its certification flight testing for the 737 MAX 7 and 10 variants, marking a key milestone for the program.

The FAA has proposed an inspection mandate for 453 US-registered Boeing 737 MAX aircraft due to potentially incorrect seat installations that could obstruct evacuations or cause injury during emergency landings.

Boeing edged out Airbus in the order race at Farnborough 2026, but major engine manufacturers emerged as the clear winners with historic contract volumes.

The FAA has mandated a fleet-wide upgrade to interference-tolerant radio altimeters as the FCC opens new C-band spectrum for wireless services.

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has extended its high-risk airspace advisory for the Gulf region until August 31, 2026, as airlines navigate ongoing regional instability.

Merlin and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have announced a partnership to integrate autonomous flight capabilities into commercial freighter aircraft.

The French Air and Space Force has deployed an Airbus A400M equipped with a roll-on/roll-off retardant kit to assist in Gironde wildfire suppression.