Global Airlines Ltd has entered compulsory liquidation after the UK High Court approved a winding-up order on 4 November 2026. The decision ends the startup’s attempt to establish an Airbus A380-based airline following just two return charter journeys to New York in May 2025. With its only aircraft remaining in long-term storage and its proposed Maldives operations failing to materialise, the liquidator will now examine the company’s assets, financial obligations and affairs.

A United Airlines air traffic controller at San Francisco International Airport raised concerns about similar-sounding call signs used by flights UA505 and UA805, asking the airline to change the identifiers or increase their scheduling separation.

After 35 years in the Royal Canadian Air Force, John Alexander has entered a new chapter at Boeing Canada. From flying helicopters on international operations to commanding an RCAF training division, his aviation career now continues in the aerospace industry.

United Airlines is planning a major cabin refurbishment for its Boeing 757-300 fleet, adding Panasonic seatback entertainment, in-seat power, refreshed seats and larger overhead bins. The work will address ageing interiors while the airline prepares to transition towards newer Airbus A321 and Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft.

Southwest Airlines has hosted a live gaming tournament aboard a Starlink-equipped flight from Austin to San Diego, allowing Twitch creators to compete and livestream their matches at 35,000 feet.