Aviation and aerospace news covering airlines, aircraft manufacturers, space companies, FAA regulations, and air travel developments.
Two helicopters collided mid-air in western Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, killing all six crew members, including American singer Oliver Tree, 32. One helicopter crashed onto a car dealership, igniting a fire that destroyed about 20 electric vehicles. An investigation has been launched.
Noida International Airport in Jewar started commercial flights on June 15, making Delhi NCR the second Indian metro with dual airports. Initially 12 daily domestic flights, growing to over 40 in July. International flights to West Asia and Southeast Asia expected by end of 2026.
NASA's X-59 supersonic aircraft broke the sound barrier for the first time on June 5, reaching Mach 1.1 at 43,400 feet over California. The 81-minute flight tested the aircraft's ability to produce a soft thump instead of a sonic boom, a key step toward lifting the 1973 ban on civilian supersonic flights over land.
A federal investigation into a skydiving plane crash in western Missouri that killed all 12 people aboard has renewed concerns about safety issues in the skydiving industry. The crash occurred Sunday shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport. Aviation experts point to past maintenance deficiencies and inadequate oversight.
This commentary argues that skydiving plane crashes often stem from poor maintenance and weak safety oversight, citing past NTSB investigations. It contends that FAA regulations for skydiving operations are less stringent than for charter flights, allowing problems to persist, and notes that the FAA has not implemented recommended safety improvements.
A Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet jet from San Diego crashed near Mt Rainier in Washington state, sparking a wildfire that grew to 1.5 acres with no containment estimate. The pilot ejected safely with minor injuries. The cause is under investigation.
Ibom Air launched domestic flights from the new international terminal at Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. Passengers on domestic routes now use the modern facility with expanded capacity and enhanced security.
This article provides a pictorial retrospective of Coventry Airport's history, highlighting notable visitors and events from its opening in 1936 to its closure in 2026. It recounts visits by Pope John Paul II, King Charles III, and actor Sir Ben Kingsley, as well as the airport's role in holiday travel and local aviation innovation.
An Indian Air Force An-32 transport plane crashed during a routine sortie at Jorhat airbase in Assam, killing five personnel including Squadron Leader Prashant Singh and Flight Lieutenant Shubham Kumar. One person was rescued and remains in serious condition. A court of inquiry has been ordered.
NASA's experimental X-59 quiet supersonic plane reached Mach 1.4 at 55,000 feet on June 12, 2026, achieving the speed and altitude needed for overland flights. The milestone follows its first supersonic flight at Mach 1.1. Future tests will measure its shock wave signature before community overflights begin. NASA began developing the X-59 nearly a decade ago, awarding Lockheed Martin a $247.5 million contract to build the aircraft to lift a ban on supersonic flights over land.