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The FAA issued an emergency Airworthiness Directive for all Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B rotorcraft, mandating a fix for a main rotor pitch rod rupture risk.
Southwest Airlines ended its 54-year open seating policy for assigned seats, a major shift projected to boost 2026 unit revenue by at least 9.5%.
The aviation industry is bracing for a major shift as electric aircraft and sustainable propulsion emerge as viable options for commercial and military use.
Airbus forecasts that Indian airline fleets will triple to 2,250 jets over the next decade, driven by strong domestic and international traffic growth.
Charlotte Douglas International Airport delays caused by a bomb cyclone and a subsequent charter aircraft mechanical issue forced an NBA team to divert to Atlanta.
IATA Director General Willie Walsh warned at the Changi Aviation Summit that 2026 traffic growth is strong, but persistent profitability and slow SAF progress remain major industry challenges.
DHL Aviation unveiled two dedicated Boeing 737-400 aircraft at Lagos' Murtala Muhammed International Airport, significantly boosting Sub-Saharan Africa logistics and trade links.
China's civil aviation projects a record 95 million air passengers for the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush; airports boost winter operations tech.
Air India has restarted its direct Shanghai–Delhi service after nearly six years, operating four times weekly with the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner to boost India-China trade and tourism.
Singapore Airshow 2026 marks its 10th edition, convening global leaders as Asia-Pacific drives 52% of aviation growth; IATA forecasts $41 billion net profit.
TSA officers at Miami International Airport (MIA) reportedly barred thousands of terror-linked travelers and seized over 100 firearms in 2024, highlighting critical aviation security efforts.
Chinese carriers, including Air China and China Eastern, canceled all February flights on 49 routes to Japan amid diplomatic tensions and a travel advisory, severely disrupting Lunar New Year capacity.
The FAA finalized a rule requiring 25-hour cockpit voice recorders on new aircraft to prevent data loss in accident investigations, replacing the two-hour standard; pilot unions fear surveillance.
Hawaiian Airlines launched a $600M Kahuʻewai Hawaiʻi Investment Plan for five years of airport and aircraft upgrades across Honolulu, Līhuʻe, Kahului, Kona, and Hilo.
A powerful winter storm caused 1,289 US flight cancellations on Feb 1, with Charlotte Douglas International Airport scrubbing 809 trips as frigid temperatures gripped the East Coast.
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Former President Trump threatened a 50% tariff and decertification of Canadian aircraft, including Bombardier jets, over a Gulfstream dispute, risking major US regional airline disruption.
The Union Budget introduced customs duty exemptions for aircraft components and raw materials, aiming to lower aviation sector operating costs and boost seaplane and drone projects.
Sudan Airways operated the first passenger flight to Khartoum International Airport since the April 2023 war, marking a critical step in resuming aviation operations.
President Trump threatened a 50% tariff on Canadian aircraft sold in the US, potentially disrupting North American aerospace manufacturing and sales.