A mysterious black aircraft that briefly emerged from a hangar at Long Beach Airport (LGB) has been identified as Aevum’s Ravn X, an unusual autonomous aircraft designed to support space-launch missions.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has finalized a new rule that will exclude 10 specific events from the airline-controlled category for flight delays and cancellations from October 19, 2026.
A Delta Air Lines (DL) Boeing 757-300 returned to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) shortly after departure on August 31 after a first officer experienced a medical emergency.
A survey of German pilots shows widespread use of controlled cockpit rest, while EASA rules permit short naps under strict safety procedures. NASA research found that planned rest can help reduce fatigue and maintain pilot alertness during long-haul flights.
Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner marks 15 years since certification with expanded variants, new performance capabilities, more than 540 new nonstop routes and continued investment in production and engineering.
FAA orders Boeing 787 wing inspections worldwide after fatigue crack concerns linked to shim gaps near wing structures.
United Airlines passenger arrested at Palm Beach Airport after Newark flight delay dispute ended in trespassing charges.
FAA approves staggered landings at SFO to ease delays as runway construction continues and airport capacity improves.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered mandatory inspections of 471 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft after identifying a potential structural issue that could affect the long-term integrity of the airplanes.
FAA certifies Boeing 737-7 for commercial service, clearing deliveries to Southwest Airlines and expanding the 737 MAX family.