Aircraft & Manufacturing

Skyfly Raises $10m to Advance Axe Electric Aircraft Towards Production UK aircraft developer Skyfly Technologies has raised $10 million in a seed funding round to support certification and production of The post... Aircraft & Manufacturing Oct 20, 2026

LATAM A320 passengers evacuated after engine fire before take-off Blaze from left-hand powerplant captured in video images. LATAM Airlines Peru is describing as an “unforeseen technical event” the serious e... Aircraft & Manufacturing Oct 20, 2026

Horizon Aircraft Selects AEE Avionics Platform for Cavorite X7 Demonstrator Canadian aerospace company Horizon Aircraft has selected Germany-based AEE Aircraft Electronics Engineering GmbH to supply its MIAU 1000 avi... Aircraft & Manufacturing Oct 14, 2026

Zuri Selects EdgePerformance for TD 2.0 Hybrid-Electric Engine Czech aircraft developer Zuri has selected Norwegian engine builder EdgePerformance AS to supply the modified piston engine for its Technolo... Aircraft & Manufacturing Oct 13, 2026

Tail Rotor Failure Types and Pilot Response A tail rotor failure could come from a drive failure, a stuck pedal, or a break in the control linkage. Loss of tail rotor effectiveness is... Safety & Maintenance Oct 12, 2026

Reason for flap separation that preceded fatal Elixir crash yet to be understood Entire fleet of single-engined trainers remains grounded as a precaution after Rochefort accident. Flap detachment during circuit flying pre... Pilots & Training Oct 08, 2026

Running Takeoffs and Roll-On Landings Running takeoffs and roll-on landings trade a hover for forward airspeed. Both rely on effective translational lift to fly the helicopter of... Pilots & Training Oct 07, 2026

A decade of CORSIA: Building a global approach to international aviation emissions Ten years ago, the 39th session of the ICAO Assembly adopted a landmark global agreement to address CO₂ emissions from international aviatio... Pilots & Training Oct 06, 2026

SAS Cargo appoints Allied Aviation as GSSA for India Allied Aviation has been appointed General Sales and Services Agent (GSSA) for India by SAS Cargo from 1 October to support its five weekly... Airlines & Routes Sep 30, 2026

Tecnam Pulls Back Curtain on New Era of Personal Flying Company managing director Giovanni Pascale walks FLYING through the reveal at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. Aircraft & Manufacturing Sep 15, 2026

semi-conductors Roadmap paper shows how superconductors can decarbonise transport sector Published: Wednesday, July 22, 2026   Superconducting technologies... Aircraft & Manufacturing Sep 15, 2026

Emirates gives Premium Economy a great new sense of space and privacy Although there’s much fanfare about the world’s first electrically powered Premium Economy seat being revealed yesterday, that’s not entirel... Passenger Experience Sep 04, 2026

From halo aircraft to halo airline: Qantas finds its new design language Qantas is enhancing its Business Class experience with new Airbus A321XLRs and Boeing 787-9s, featuring direct aisle access, flat beds, and... Passenger Experience Aug 30, 2026

New policy moves FAA further from EASA on eVTOL certification Log-in here if you’re already a subscriber HEAR FROM THE AIR CURRENT Leave this field empty if you're human: Release DateAugust 6, 2026New p... Safety & Maintenance Aug 06, 2026

Soft-Field Takeoff: A Step-by-Step Guide Have you attempted a soft-field takeoff or landing recently? If not, the last time was likely on your initial check ride or previous flight... Airports & Air Traffic Aug 04, 2026

Boeing, GE among industry coalition pushing for speed-up of U.S. aircraft certification Log-in here if you’re already a subscriber HEAR FROM THE AIR CURRENT Leave this field empty if you're human: Release DateJuly 27, 2026Boeing... Aircraft & Manufacturing Jul 27, 2026

Air New Zealand’s new 777 interior reveals aviation’s growing sameness problem Air New Zealand has chosen a familiar Business Class seat for its refurbished Boeing 777s, utilizing Collins Aerospace’s Elevation platform.... Passenger Experience Jul 26, 2026

Alaska 737s leading candidate to replace Hawaiian 717s on interisland operations Log-in here if you’re already a subscriber HEAR FROM THE AIR CURRENT Leave this field empty if you're human: Release DateJune 17, 2026Alaska... Aircraft & Manufacturing Jun 18, 2026

LATAM’s Brand New A321XLR Cabin Isn’t Loud. That Might Be the Point. LATAM's preview of its upcoming Airbus A321XLR interiors hints at a strategic pivot towards a refined premium experience, featuring an all-a... Passenger Experience Apr 18, 2026

Delta’s New Delta One Suites Bring Greater Consistency Across Its Widebody Fleet and Hint at a Broader Premium Evolution Delta Air Lines is upgrading its long-haul premium cabins with next-generation Delta One Suites on Airbus A350-1000 aircraft and retrofitted... Passenger Experience Apr 13, 2026