Aviation News: 2026-10-27
Curated industry headlines published on 2026-10-27.
- Simple Flying · 10:57 UTC
Iran Air Attempts Unprecedented Boeing 747 Overhaul Amid Sanctions
It has been more than a month since the jet last flew.
- AeroTime Hub · 10:56 UTC
SITA to acquire Flightscape, CAE’s airline operations software business
SITA has agreed to acquire Flightscape, the airline operations software business of Canada’s CAE. The deal expands SITA’s… The post SITA to acquire Flightscape, CAE’s airline operation...
- AeroTime Hub · 10:45 UTC
Two men charged under UK’s National Security Act over RAF Fairford incident
Two men have been charged by British authorities under the UK’s National Security Act over an incident at… The post Two men charged under UK’s National Security Act over RAF Fair...
- FlightGlobal · 09:46 UTC
Second A319 inertial reference shock attributed to runway surface at Edinburgh
Inquiry believes recent resurfacing at Scottish capital airport will reduce risk of further incidents. UK investigators believe a surface irregularity on Edinburgh airport’s runway caused an...
- Simple Flying · 09:11 UTC
United Lands Most Of The Final Gates At Delta’s Salt Lake City Fortress As $5.1B Rebuild Ends
The airport has closed the book on a 12-year rebuild.
- AeroTime Hub · 08:53 UTC
Airbus secures Life Flight Network order for five H135 helicopters
Airbus has secured an order from US-based medical transport service firm Life Flight Network for five new H135… The post Airbus secures Life Flight Network order for five H135 helicopt...
- Simple Flying · 08:00 UTC
The Hidden Math Behind Only 1 US Airline Ordering The World's Most Efficient Single-Aisle Aircraft
The E195-E2 went six years without a US customer. A pilot contract clause explains why, and why Avelo could order 100 of them.
- Simple Flying · 05:45 UTC
How Many Miles Per Gallon Does An F-22 Raptor Actually Get In Supercruise?
How efficient is an F-22 at Mach 1.5? The Raptor gets just 0.30 MPG in supercruise, but the number tells a bigger story.
- Simple Flying · 05:41 UTC
Canada Receives First 2 F-35s, But Its Full 88-Jet Order Hangs In The Balance
Pilots head home for specialized training as payments, supplier jobs and sovereignty debates reshape the future fleet.
- Simple Flying · 05:00 UTC
What Gate Agents Notice First About Passengers Before Boarding Even Starts
Gate agents can often tell a lot about a passenger even with just a glance.
- FlightGlobal · 04:33 UTC
ANA mulls upping stake in two domestic operators
Airline group said to be looking at increasing stake in parent company of Air Do and Solaseed Air. ANA Holdings is “considering various options” about its partnership with domestic airline g...
- FlightGlobal · 01:24 UTC
JetBlue losses widen as financial pressures mount
Low-cost carrier expects return to profitability in 2027. JetBlue Airways reported widening losses as it works to grow premium revenue and complete its turnaround plan. The New York-based ca...
- FlightGlobal · 01:19 UTC
NASA accelerates Artemis programme ahead of planned 2028 Moon landing
The US space agency says significant challenges still remain as it works towards returning astronauts to the lunar surface. NASA is speeding up preparations for the Artemis III and IV missio...
- Simple Flying · 00:00 UTC
Premium Push: The US Airlines Introducing First Class Cabins In 2027
Budget airlines are also looking to move upmarket.