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Luxury Boeing 737 Looks To Be Flying For The Department Of Homeland Security: DHS is buying 737s for deportation flights, but the appearance of one with an ...
twz.com/news-features/luxury-boeing-737-looks-to-be-flying-for-the-department-of-homeland-security
Video analysis is said to prove: Ukraine destroyed rare Russian special-purpose aircraft
fr.de/politik/videoanalyse-soll-beweisen-ukraine-zerstoerte-seltenes-russisches-spezialflugzeug-zr-94084316.html
If you think the net is too high for tennis 😉 then road tennis would be just right!
It was invented in Barbados around 1930 ... Show more
The War Zone Dec 09
E-7 Wedgetail Radar Jet Program Cancellation Reversal Advances In Congress: Lawmakers are pushing back on Pentagon plans to buy E-2 Hawkeyes instead of E-7s ...
twz.com/air/e-7-wedgetail-radar-jet-program-cancellation-reversal-advances-in-congress
Bombardier Just Delivered Its First Global 8000, the Fastest Civilian Jet Since the Concorde
robbreport.com/motors/aviation/bombardier-first-global-8000-delivered-1237400652/
The Department of Homeland Security recently signed a contract worth nearly $140 million to purchase six Boeing 737 planes for deportations. DHS inks contract to create its own fleet of Boeing 737s for deportations
The Aviationist Dec 11
Historic RC-135 and EA-37B Integration Marks Major Step in USAF Electromagnetic Spectrum Dominance
theaviationist.com/2025/12/11/integration-rivet-joint-compass-call/
Bombardier launches the fastest passenger aircraft since the Concorde: With a top speed of Mach 0.95, the Global 8000 leaves the competition and almost the sound ...
derstandard.at/story/3000000300133/bombardier-schickt-das-schnellste-passagierflugzeug-seit-der-concorde-in-die-luft
Pro-Palestine attack reduces RAF tanker engines service life: Damage sustained during a Pro-Palestine attack at RAF Brize Norton has left two RAF Voyager engines ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/pro-palestine-attack-reduces-raf-tanker-engines-service-life/
Point Hacks Dec 07
What to expect on QF65 from Perth to Johannesburg: Qantas is flying the Airbus A330-200 from Perth to Johannesburg once more. Here's what to expect on QF65 from ...
pointhacks.com.au/reviews/what-to-expect-qf65-perth-johannesburg-business-economy/
Emergency situation over Washington: Boeing 777 forced to make emergency landing after engine failure
n-tv.de/panorama/Boeing-777-muss-nach-Triebwerksausfall-notlanden-id30140792.html
Travel Radar - Aviation News Dec 13
Qantas Airbus A380 grounded after First Flight Due to Wing Damage: A Qantas A380 travelling from Sydney Kingsfordsmith International (SYD) bound for Los Angeles ...
travelradar.aero/qantas-airbus-a380-grounded-after-first-flight-due-to-wing-damage/
One Mile at a Time Dec 13
Surprise: Lufthansa Sells Two Boeing 747-8s… To The US Air Force?!: Lufthansa is reportedly selling two of its Boeing 747-8s, unexpectedly. Could the buyer for ...
onemileatatime.com/news/lufthansa-sells-boeing-747/
One Mile at a Time Dec 15
JetBlue A320 & “Invisible” US Air Force Jet Have “Outrageous” Close Call: A JetBlue Airbus A320 and an "invisible" US Air Force jet had a close call over the ...
onemileatatime.com/news/jetblue-a320-invisible-us-air-force-jet-outrageous-close-call/
defence-blog.com Dec 13
Canada buys new jets to replace aging CC-144 fleet: The Canadian government has approved the purchase of six Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft to replace the Royal ...
defence-blog.com/canada-buys-new-jets-to-replace-aging-cc-144-fleet/
British maritime patrol aircraft surge to Iceland: The RAF has carried out its largest ever deployment of P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/british-maritime-patrol-aircraft-surge-to-iceland/
AeroTime Dec 01
Airbus investigates new A320 fuselage panel issue: Reuters: Airbus is examining a newly discovered A320-family fuselage panel flaw that is delaying some ...
aerotime.aero/articles/airbus-a320-fuselage-issue-year-end-deliveries
Key FactsAirbus Rapidly Updates 6,000 A320 Jets Amid Safety Alert
Dec 1, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nbcnews.com
- Airbus has completed software modifications on the majority of its approximately 6,000 A320 family jets following a critical safety alert.
- The retrofit was mandated after a solar flare vulnerability was linked to a JetBlue A320 altitude drop incident.
- Some older aircraft require more extensive repairs, leaving under 100 jets still undergoing work, including those in Avianca’s fleet.
- This swift response aims to rebuild confidence post-Boeing 737 MAX crisis by demonstrating transparency and proactive safety management.
Is Airbus acting with the Boeing MAX crisis in mind? Absolutely — every company in the aviation sector is.— Ronn Torossian, chairman of New York-based 5W Public Relations, discusses Airbus's response to safety concerns.
AeroTime Dec 11
United enters purchase-leaseback deal for 10 Boeing 737-9s: United Airlines has entered into a purchase and leaseback agreement with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise ...
aerotime.aero/articles/united-airlines-dae-boeing-737-puchase-leaseback
A bit of A350-1000 deicing in the midst of a Chicago snowstorm. This is the first pass, where hot de-icing fluid is used to remove snow and ice that have built ... Show more
The oldest 747s in the air right now: a pair of Iranian 747-200s at 48 and 37 years old. Live Flight Tracker - Real-Time Flight Tracker Map | Flightradar24
Point Hacks Dec 10
Airlink ERJ-135 Economy (Johannesburg - Kruger): South Africa's Airlink flies the nimble Embraer ERJ 135 from Johannesburg to Kruger. Here's our review of ...
pointhacks.com.au/reviews/airlink-embraer-135-economy-johannesburg-kruger/
Travel Radar - Aviation News Dec 12
Aerosucre Boeing 727’s Landing Gear Fails Upon Emergency Landing: An Aerosucre Boeing 727-227 freighter operating flight KRE140 suffered damage in the left main ...
travelradar.aero/aerosucre-boeing-727s-landing-gear-fails-upon-emergency-landing/
Pope Leo affected by Airbus A320 software update: On Friday, a security update was required for thousands of Airbus A320 aircraft. Without the update ...
zdfheute.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/airbus-flugzeuge-probleme-nach-software-update-100.html
Airbus update on A320 Family precautionary fleet action: Analysis of a recent event involving an A320 Family aircraft has revealed that intense solar radiation ...
airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-11-airbus-update-on-a320-family-precautionary-fleet-action
"History will be preserved": What's next for the P-3C Orion in Nordholz: The "Orion" has spread its wings to begin a new chapter in Nordholz - no longer as a ...
cnv-medien.de/landkreis-cuxhaven/orion-hat-ausgedient-und-wird-zur-museumsattraktion.html
AeroTime Dec 04
TAP Air Portugal introduces new Premium Economy cabin - AeroTime: TAP Air Portugal reveals plans to introduce a new Premium Economy cabin across its A330neo and ...
aerotime.aero/articles/tap-air-portugal-introduces-new-premium-economy-cabin-on-a330neo-a321lr-fleet
The War Zone Nov 25
Navy Sinks Its Constellation Class Frigate Program: The original plan to build at least 10 of the delayed Constellation class frigates has been axed by Navy ...
twz.com/sea/navy-sinks-the-constellation-class-frigate-program
Malaysia says search for MH370 to resume this month, 11 years after packed plane vanished without a trace
cbsnews.com/news/flight-mh370-malaysia-plane-crash-search-indian-ocean-resume-december/
Key FactsMH370 Search to Restart with Advanced Technology
Dec 3, 2025 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
- Ocean Infinity, a U.S. marine robotics firm, will resume the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 after more than a decade.
- The renewed effort will focus on specific zones in the Indian Ocean over a planned 55-day period beginning December 30.
- Previous extensive operations yielded only small debris fragments, while the plane and 239 people aboard remain unaccounted for.
- Payment to Ocean Infinity depends on finding wreckage, with the search benefiting from updated data and improved technology.
Key Aero Nov 27
UK’s screen star ‘Dak’ heading to USA: The longest-serving Douglas C-47 ‘warbird’ in the UK, C-47A 42-100884/N147DC, operated by aviation film company Aces High ...
key.aero/article/uks-screen-star-dak-heading-usa
Paid articlePaywall Step inside China's answer to the A320 and B737, the COMAC C919! We got to take a look around at the cabin and push and prod everything on board this China ... Show more
U.S. Navy axes Constellation-class frigate programme: The US Navy has formally cancelled the bulk of its Constellation-class frigate programme ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/u-s-navy-axes-constellation-class-frigate-programme/
AeroTime Dec 08
KLM retires first Boeing 737-800, Airbus renewal starts: KLM has retired its first Boeing 737-800 as part of its fleet upgrade, sending the aircraft to Twente ...
aerotime.aero/articles/klm-retires-first-boeing-737-800-airbus-renewal-starts
China Eastern’s inaugural flight from Shanghai to Buenos Aires via Auckland is en route. At nearly 20,000km it is currently the longest route in the world ... Show more
Live Flight Tracker - Real-Time Flight Tracker Map | Flightradar24
Live Flight Tracker - Real-Time Flight Tracker Map | Flightradar24
AeroTime Dec 05
Qantas completes A380 fleet restoration with tenth plane - AeroTime: Qantas welcomes tenth and final A380 back to Sydney after six-year storage ...
aerotime.aero/articles/qantas-completes-a380-fleet-restoration-with-return-of-final-aircraft
Exclusive: Airbus confirms new quality problem on 'limited' number of A320 jets: Airbus said on Monday it has discovered an industrial quality issue affecting ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/airbus-faces-new-quality-problem-dozens-a320-jets-sources-say-2025-12-01/
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Airbus confirms ‘quality issue’ with A320 family of jets days after software glitch affects 6,000 aircraft
livemint.com/companies/news/airbus-confirms-quality-issue-with-a320-family-of-jets-days-after-software-glitch-affects-6-000-aircraft-11764596184542.html
Key FactsAirbus A320 Recall Grounds Thousands of Flights
Nov 29, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Airbus initiated a recall of 6,000 A320 jets due to a software issue that disrupted flights across Asia and Europe.
- The repair involves reverting flight-control software and sometimes replacing hardware, requiring two to three hours per aircraft.
- Japan's ANA canceled 95 flights on Saturday, affecting 13,500 travelers amid the recall.
- Airlines worldwide worked overnight to complete fixes, with some carriers reporting all affected planes were repaired.
I want to sincerely apologise to our airline customers and passengers who are impacted now.— Guillaume Faury, CEO of Airbus, apologises following the surprise recall of 6,000 planes.
TVP World Dec 03
Poland confirms purchase of ‘game-changer’ Airbus tankers: The aircraft can serve various roles, from air tankers to transport aircraft to flying hospitals.
tvpworld.com/90347820/poland-to-buy-gamechenging-airbus-a330-mrtt-tankers-after-decade-of-delays-
Thousands of passenger planes need to be fixed to avoid pilots losing control during a solar storm
edition.cnn.com/2025/11/28/us/a320-series-fixes
AeroTime Dec 03
Boeing projects stronger 2026 deliveries for 737 and 787 jets: Boeing expects higher 737 and 787 deliveries in 2026, which the company believes will enhance cash ...
aerotime.aero/articles/boeing-projects-stronger-2026-deliveries-737-787-jets
AeroTime Dec 03
Hi Fly lands Airbus A330 in Antarctica for first time: Portuguese airline Hi Fly has made aviation history after successfully landing an Airbus A330 in ...
aerotime.aero/articles/hi-fly-lands-airbus-a330-antarctica-first-time
Ex-Honduran president, convicted of trafficking 360 tonnes of cocaine, out of prison after Trump pardon
cbc.ca/news/world/us-honduras-hernandez-pardon-9.7000112
UK's Global airline places risky bet on outdated A340 and A380 jets: A new British airline is building its future on outdated, fuel-thirsty Airbus widebodies ...
businessinsider.com/new-global-airlines-acquiring-four-engine-airbus-planes-a340-a380-2025-12
The Boeing 757 is being phased out: The end of an era at Condor: Condor is the second-to-last European airline to retire a popular, difficult-to-replace aircraft ...
nzz.ch/mobilitaet/ein-flugzeugtyp-wird-ausgemustert-doch-ein-nachfolger-fehlt-abschied-von-der-boeing-757-dem-fliegenden-bleistift-ld.1913325
AeroTime Dec 02
Qatar Airways unveils F1-themed B777 livery at Grand Prix - AeroTime: Qatar Airways debuts Formula 1-themed Boeing 777 livery designed by Swizz Beatz at Qatar ...
aerotime.aero/articles/qatar-airways-debuts-formula-1-themed-b777-livery-designed-by-swizz-beatz
Lufthansa to launch special 100th anniversary livery fleet: Lufthansa will paint six aircraft in a special 100th anniversary livery, including an A320neo ...
flightradar24.com/blog/aviation-news/airline-news/lufthansa-to-launch-special-100th-anniversary-livery-fleet/
AeroTime Dec 01
Airbus A320 recall nears end, software fixes almost complete: Airbus has almost returned all A320 jets to service after implementing urgent software fixes due to ...
aerotime.aero/articles/airbus-a320-recall-nears-end-fixes-almost-complete
Fleet of UPS planes grounded after deadly crash expected to miss peak delivery season
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/fleet-ups-planes-grounded-deadly-crash-expected-miss-peak-delivery-sea-rcna246296
One Mile at a Time Nov 24
Lufthansa Plans 100th Anniversary Fleet, Six Planes To Get Special Designs: Lufthansa is planning a 100th anniversary fleet, whereby six planes will get a ...
onemileatatime.com/news/lufthansa-100th-anniversary-fleet/
Airbus technology – the Pope's plane also needs a software update – spare part on its way
stuttgarter-nachrichten.de/inhalt.technik-bei-airbus-papst-flieger-braucht-ebenfalls-software-update-ersatzteil-unterwegs.71aa42c7-6e29-4fb1-b51d-af9c841ac166.html
Airbus warns: Intense sunlight disrupts control systems on thousands of A320 aircraft.
berliner-zeitung.de/news/airbus-warnt-intensive-sonneneinstrahlung-stoert-steuerung-bei-tausenden-a320-flugzeugen-li.10008073
Learn about the Boeing 777X and especially the most frequently asked question: all about the folding wingtips and how they work! We took a tour in and around ... Show more
Travel Radar - Aviation News Nov 27
Etihad’s A380 Heads to Tokyo: Luxury Boost for UAE-Japan Flights in 2026: Etihad Airways is set to launch its famous Airbus A380 on a new route from Abu Dhabi to ...
travelradar.aero/etihads-a380-heads-to-tokyo-luxury-boost-for-uae-japan-flights-in-2026/
One Mile at a Time Jun 18
JSX All-Business Class ATR Turboprop Flights Coming To United States: Public charter air carrier JSX plans to launch all-business class flights using ATR ...
onemileatatime.com/news/jsx-all-business-class-atr-turboprop-flights/
Air New Zealand and Jetstar flights grounded due to Airbus A320 issue: Air New Zealand said there will be a number of cancellations today as a result.
nzherald.co.nz/nz/jetstar-flights-grounded-due-to-airbus-a320-issue/WZ4EWZG4DVGKNDNB7F3MCXVN3Q/
Japan’s ANA cancels 65 flights on Nov. 29 after Airbus A320 recall | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
asahi.com/ajw/articles/16190406
UPS MD-11 crashes departing Louisville: UPS flight 5X2976 crashed on takeoff from Louisville airport. The UPS MD-11F was bound for Honolulu with three crew ...
flightradar24.com/blog/flight-tracking-news/major-incident/ups-md-11-crashes-departing-louisville/
This Reimagined Ford Model 40 Is a Ridiculously Cool Modern Hot Rod: The SP40 Restomod is a modern hot rod that takes direct inspiration from the 1934 Ford Model ...
motor1.com/news/780119/ford-model-40-restomod-details/
It Came From Outer Space? The United Airlines UA1093 Windshield Incident: The windshield of United Airlines UA1093, a Boeing 737 MAX-8, cracked at 36,000 feet ...
flightradar24.com/blog/aviation-news/aviation-safety/united-airlines-ua1093-windshield-incident/
Nordholz celebrates commissioning of P-8A Poseidon – and end of Orion era: With an emotional ceremony, Naval Air Wing 3 “Graf Zeppelin” reached a historic ...
cnv-medien.de/landkreis-cuxhaven/nordholz/nordholz-feiert-indienststellung-der-p-8a-poseidon-und-ende-der-orion-aera.html
Nuu B40 5G Review: A solid attempt to make a great and fun budget-friendly phone: The NUU B40 5G is a budget-friendly device that offers quite a lot for its ...
neowin.net/reviews/nuu-b40-5g-review-a-solid-attempt-to-make-a-great-and-fun-budget-friendly-phone/
One Mile at a Time Nov 22
Air India Sells 43-Year-Old Boeing 737 It Forgot About 13 Years Ago, As One Does: Air India has just sold a 43-year-old Boeing 737-200 that it forgot about 13 ...
onemileatatime.com/news/air-india-sells-boeing-737-forgot-about-years-ago/
With an aviation career spanning nearly 50 years, including the last few decades on the SAS 737, A320, and A350 fleets, we wish Captain Knut Berger ... Show more
Live Flight Tracker - Real-Time Flight Tracker Map | Flightradar24
Live Flight Tracker - Real-Time Flight Tracker Map | Flightradar24
After more than 40 years: Air India sells long-forgotten Boeing: Air India CEO Wilson describes the sale of the "Baby Boeing" as unusual: The 737-200 sat unused ...
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Air-India-verkauft-laengst-vergessen-geglaubte-Boeing-id30062311.html
On board the new Swiss A350: Swiss is deploying its new flagship aircraft in scheduled service for the first time. Can the A350 live up to the high expectations? ...
nzz.ch/wirtschaft/weinflecken-sueffige-drinks-und-viel-nervositaet-an-bord-des-flugzeugs-dass-die-ehre-der-swiss-retten-muss-ld.1912626
One Mile at a Time Nov 24
Thai Airways 787 Business Class: Great Food (Plus Caviar!), Friendly Service: Thai Airways' Boeing 787 business class is a lovely experience ...
onemileatatime.com/insights/thai-airways-787-business-class/
NTSB: UPS 2976 Probe Centers on Pylon Fatigue Cracks in Engine Separation: A new NTSB report points to cracking in the MD-11F’s left engine pylon and draws ...
flyingmag.com/ntsb-ups-2976-probe-centers-on-pylon-fatigue-cracks-in-engine-separation/
From low-cost carrier to business class carrier: Eurowings launches with A320 Business Class seating
fvw.de/touristik/verkehr/vom-billig--zum-business-flieger-eurowings-startet-in-a-320-neo-business-class-bestuhlung-256920
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Aircalin A330neo Business Class: Sort Of Boring, But I Ate Seafood Sauerkraut!: Aircalin's Airbus A330neo business class is a unique experience ...
onemileatatime.com/insights/aircalin-a330neo-business-class/
Emirates agrees deal with Rolls-Royce to maintain its own A380 engines: Dubai-based Emirates will perform maintenance, repair and overhaul for the Trent 900 ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/emirates-agrees-deal-with-rolls-royce-maintain-its-own-a380-engines-2025-11-20/
The latest UPS crash is reminiscent of a fatal crash in 1979: The results of an investigation into the crash of a UPS cargo plane in the US earlier this month ...
businessinsider.de/leben/der-juengste-ups-absturz-erinnert-an-einen-toedlichen-crash-von-1979/
AeroTime Nov 21
SWISS A350 takes off on first intercontinental flight to US: SWISS has completed its first intercontinental flight with the new Airbus A350 ...
aerotime.aero/articles/swiss-a350-first-intercontinental-flight-us
