Aviation News: 2026-10-29
Curated industry headlines published on 2026-10-29.
- Simple Flying · 11:00 UTC
52 Years Later: Why The US Marines Is Reactivating Its Oldest Flying F-35 Squadron
The service's oldest flying unit ushers in the next era of air warfare.
- AeroTime Hub · 10:22 UTC
Asia Pacific airlines end five-month passenger decline as cargo demand climbs
International passenger numbers at Asia Pacific airlines rose slightly in September 2026, ending five consecutive months of year-on-year… The post Asia Pacific airlines end five-month...
- AeroTime Hub · 09:28 UTC
North Korea fires more than 10 missiles toward Sea of Japan
North Korea fired more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles from the Wonsan area toward the Sea of Japan… The post North Korea fires more than 10 missiles toward Sea of Japan appeare...
- AeroTime Hub · 09:26 UTC
Emirates to fly A350 on all Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City flights from December
Emirates will expand its Airbus A350 operations in Vietnam, deploying the aircraft on all four of its daily… The post Emirates to fly A350 on all Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City flights fro...
- Simple Flying · 09:15 UTC
How Much Does A Boeing 747 Engine Cost?
For many 747-400 freighters, the cost of a major engine overhaul can exceed the market value of the airframe itself.
- Simple Flying · 08:24 UTC
United Airlines Eyes 2 Central Asian Countries That No US Carrier Has Ever Served
The airline's network chief visited both countries this year as United explores future expansion.
- Simple Flying · 08:00 UTC
The Airline With The World's Largest Boeing 777 Operation In 2026
Emirates has vast numbers of 777-300ER. Its 777 fleet will grow even more with the arrival of the 777X.
- FlightGlobal · 06:02 UTC
Asia Pacific carriers see ‘resilience of demand’ amid operating pressures: AAPA
Passenger volumes were up slightly, after five months of consecutive decline. Asia Pacific carriers continue to see a “resilience of demand” amid high fuel costs, even as recent traffic data...
- Simple Flying · 05:00 UTC
We Tracked 1 Private Jet For A Week: Here's How Far It Flew
We tracked VistaJet's 9H-VIL across Europe and the Americas, revealing its nonstop range, global itinerary, and the economics of private aviation.
- Simple Flying · 04:01 UTC
Delta Air Lines Onboards 66 New Pilots: A Quarter Came From Spirit Airlines
Delta's latest batch of new recruits draws experienced crew in the wake of Spirit's demise.